Calexico medical and crime responses in 2023
The Calexico Police and Fire Department shared the number of response calls in 2023 and the decrease and increase in crime and medical responses for…
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Annual Defense Bill signed into law to support local military installations
Senator Kyrsten Sinema shaped the law that would include a raise for service members and support Arizona’s military installations including Yuma…
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Starbucks now lets customers use their own cups
Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for nearly all…
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YPD and YCSO share crime statistics for 2023
While the Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they saw an increase in crime last year, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported a decrease in…
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House Speaker and Congress members to hold press conference at Eagle Pass
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, and several members of Congress will hold a press conference Tuesday…
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Family of murdered 10-year-old California boy holds vigil
Brittani Frierson is still in shock, with loved ones comforting her as they honor the life of her 10-year-old son Keith. He was shot and killed over…
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Christie, Ramaswamy and Hutchinson not invited to next GOP debate
CNN, which is hosting the debate in Iowa next Wednesday, says neither Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, nor Asa Hutchinson qualified through polling…
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Weather changes begin by midweek for the Desert Southwest
An unsettled weather pattern will move through the region starting Wednesday. Tracking rain potential, breezier conditions, and colder temperatures…
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HomeGrown: Labor of Love
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, local businesses and organizations came together to thank farm workers for all their hard work, especially this…
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City of El Centro seeks nominations for this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen
The City of El Centro, Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Los Vigilantes invite the public to join the city for their Mardi Gras 2024…
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New Year means new gym memberships
According to Statista.com, exercising more and losing weight are among the top five New Year’s resolutions in the U.S. This year, some local Yuma…
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Lukeville Port of Entry to reopen on January 4
The Department of Homeland Security said it will reopen the Lukeville Port of Entry on Thursday, January 4 at 6…
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Yuma County sees impact from Lukeville Port of Entry closure
In November, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) saw about 6,100 migrant encounters in the Yuma…
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Arizona raises minimum wage to $14.35, nearly double federal minimum
The state has officially increased its minimum wage to $14.35. This marks a rise from the 2023 hourly wage of $13.85, with a 50-cent…
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Community Christian Church to host Variety Show
A local church is having an old-fashioned event for the Yuma community on Sunday, January…
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Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict could expand
Saleh Arouri, who was the most senior Hamas figure killed since the war with Israel began, was also a founder of the group’s military wing. His death…
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City of El Centro councilmember and mayor pro-temp are appointed positions as part of CalCities
City of El Centro Councilmember Tomas Oliva and Mayor Pro-Temp Edgard Garcia were recently appointed to their new positions by the League of…
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Changes to FAFSA increase grants for students with kids
Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will mean more grants for students who have children – especially single…
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California Department of Water Resources to conduct snow survey
According to NBC News, the survey will be conducted at Phillips Station on Tuesday at 11:00am Pacific Time (PT), and this is to measure water content…
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Candidate packets for 2024 Municipal Elections ready to be picked up
In a press release, candidate nomination and petition forms can be filled out “beginning March 9, 2024,” and the deadline is Monday, April 8 at…
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