AWC selected for U.S.A-India partnership lab
The year-long initiative, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, aims to expand collaboration in workforce education and emerging…
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Yuma gym owner receives Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year Award
Peter Romero, owner and head trainer of Camp Titan Fitness, started the business in 2021 as an outdoor boot camp in his…
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Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The ceremony brought together members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with community members and families, to remember…
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17 nursing students at AWC inducted into OADN Honor Society
According to a press release, the induction is an accomplishment demonstrating not only academic excellence, but a commitment to serving the Yuma…
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SCFD responds to house fire on Ramona Street
According to a press release, the fire happened in the area of Ramona Street and Somerton Avenue, near Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, after 3 a.m.…
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Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices
The Calipatria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold formal public hearings for a data center moratorium, positioning the city to…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid rental car late fees
More and more flights are being delayed which means you don’t have to get to the airport as early as planned, but if that also means bringing back…
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Imperial County woman sentenced to nine months in jail
According to a press release, 51-year-old Misty Dawn Stacey pled guilty to felony embezzlement last week. Once she serves her nine months in jail,…
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California residents react to new inflation numbers
The latest Consumer Price Index shows prices continuing to rise in key categories like food and gas. From the grocery aisles to the gas pump, many…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors vote to not remove Sheriff Chris Nanos
The Pima County Board of Supervisors have decided not to take any action in removing Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos from office. The motion passed…
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the U.S. in 30 days
An event was held Tuesday at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles to highlight the 30-day mark, and to announce the city is ready and excited to welcome the…
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President Trump lands in China for high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump landed in Beijing Wednesday morning, having last visited on office during his first term nearly a decade…
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Yuma labor force shrinks 6.9% year over year as more residents retire
According to the City of Yuma, the leading demographic of age in Yuma is 65+. The population of retired residents in Yuma makes up between 15 to…
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YUHSD’s MAP program spotlights local student art at annual gala
The event showcased students’ visual art projects as well as performing arts, emceed by the podcasting class offered in the…
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May marks Jewish American Heritage Month
May marks Jewish American Heritage Month, honoring over 350 years of Jewish contributions to American…
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Man dies after broadside car crash on State Route 86
On Monday, at about 8:27 p.m., a 25-year-old woman was driving a Honda Accord eastbound on Norm Niver Road and was nearing the stop sign at an…
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Oregon cyclist raising cancer awareness recovering in Yuma after injury
Stephen Swift, a two-time cancer survivor, began his cross-country bike ride in 2012 after losing his wife to…
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Fire destroys Blue Church in Slab City
The Imperial County Fire Department was called to a trailer used as a makeshift church called the Blue…
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Local YUHSD seniors receive scholarships
Among the students surprised was Valeria Gutierrez, a senior at San Luis High School, who said the moment was…
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Yuma students lead the way in sustainable farming research
From invasive insects to environmentally friendly pest control methods, students are conducting research that directly impacts one of Yuma’s most…
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