Mexico saw record numbers of asylum requests in 2021
Mexico saw a record number of asylum requests in 2021, according to the head of the Mexican Commission of Help to Refugees in…
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City of San Luis to continue its vaccination efforts
As cases continue to rise across Yuma County, the city of San Luis is giving locals another opportunity to get the COVID-19…
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Arizona Governor wants to continue in-person learning for students
On January 4, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced he will ensure in-person learning remains in Arizona for families and…
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Crash on Interstate 8 leads to one death
On January 3, a crash occurred on Interstate 8, resulting in one fatality and three other major…
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COVID testing challenges after holiday season
In the aftermath of the holiday season, many are trying to get tested for COVID due to being around someone who later tested positive or because they…
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YPD: Motel employee pulls a gun on guests
A Yuma motel employee is now behind bars after police say he allegedly pulled a gun on guests following an…
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Back & forth between YRMC Board of Directors, Hospital District Board continues
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) invited media to speak with board members on Tuesday about the ongoing issues between them and the Hospital…
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Blue Angels return to Imperial County
The sky’s roared across the Imperial Valley as the Blue Angels touched down in El Centro on Tuesday.…
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Border Patrol agents help injured person on New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, an El Centro Sector Border Patrol agent helped an injured…
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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for Navy sailors that request religious exemption
A federal judge is blocking part of the U.S. Navy’s COVID-19 vaccine…
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Gun dealers required to sell gun safes or cases
Some firearms dealers will soon be required to make secure gun storage devices available for…
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California corrections officials don’t have to consider early release for violent felons
In California, the state’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled that corrections officials don’t have to consider earlier release for violent felons,…
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Arizona sports betting revenue far below expectations
Arizona’s sports betting revenue was far below the high expectations set by Gov. Doug Ducey and other proponents of the new gambling law through the…
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Hundreds of undocumented immigrants ask Crossroads Mission for help
Crossroads Mission has assisted hundreds of undocumented immigrants in the last two…
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Remain in Mexico policy implemented in San Diego county
On January 3, the Biden administration restarted the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program, in San…
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Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon…
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Health officials fear Omicron variant in Imperial County
Imperial Valley Health experts are getting ready for a potential surge of COVID-19 cases after the holidays.…
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Lost migrants rescued in the Jacumba Wilderness
Three migrants were rescued from the Jacuma Wilderness by El Centro Sector Border Patrol…
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High number of migrant crossings impacting locals
Border Patrol tells us apprehensions on average remain extremely high since…
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Public health director gives update on COVID-19 surge
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors held its first public meeting of the New Year. During Monday’s meeting, Diana Gomez, the County’s public health…
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