Five Americans return to U.S. soil after being wrongfully detained in Iran
It was an emotional scene on the tarmac as Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz reunited with family and…
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Eight community colleges in California launch new pilot program
In this new education model being piloted at eight campuses across the state, including Southwestern College in Chula Vista, the only thing students…
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Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO
The pricing of the IPO gave Instacart a market value of around $10 billion, significantly lower than the $39 billion value placed on it after a…
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Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Google is introducing Bard, its artificially intelligent chatbot, to other members of its digital family, including Gmail, Maps and YouTube, as it…
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Pet Talk: Meet Goliath
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Goliath is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
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New local eGift Card allows recipients to use it at small businesses
The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce launched the Enjoy Local eGift Card that allows recipients to spend the card at many local shops and restaurants…
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John Waters, “Hairspray” director, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Waters is known for a career filled with offbeat and counter culture stories, with 16 films as a director. These films include Pink Flamingos, Cry…
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Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from a 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28
It was the biggest comeback win for the Giants since a 21-point rally in 1949 — also against the Cardinals. Arizona blew its biggest lead since…
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‘Nun 2’ narrowly edges ‘A Haunting in Venice’ over quiet weekend in movie theaters
In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.’ “The Nun 2,” a spinoff from the studio’s lucrative “Conjuring” franchise, grossed $14.7…
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Imperial Valley celebrates Mexican Independence Day
SDSU Imperial Valley, the Calexico Rotary Club and the Consulate of Mexico hosted a festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Calexico on…
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AWCC donates giant vegetables from Alaska’s state fair to bears
Every year, one of the main attractions at the Alaska State Fair is the giant-prized vegetables with record-breaking pumpkins, cabbage and…
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MC 928 Barbershop holds grand opening this weekend
The grand opening is taking place at 2951 S. Pacific Avenue, and the barbershop says free food and drinks are…
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Newborn red panda named on International Red Panda Day
Meet Pavitra. She was born on June 9 at the San Diego Zoo. Pavitra is the first red panda cub born at the San Diego Zoo since…
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Lt. Col. Reinoehl receives award during retirement ceremony
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Robert G. Reinoehl received an award during his retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)…
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City of San Luis takes over Fernando Padilla building
A building dedicated to a local hero has a new purpose in San Luis,…
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Early Mexican Independence Day celebrations kick off in the Valley
The VO Medical Center in Brawley started its Mexican Independence Day…
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Consulate of Mexico in Yuma to honor states of Sonora and Baja California
The Consulate of Mexico in Yuma will honor the states of Sonora and Baja California, Mexico at the Yuma Civic Center on…
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Non-profit organization helps kids in foster care
They provide a range of services for those who have been in the foster care system to make sure they feel supported and are able to be successful…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month highlights cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking Americans
Hispanic history and culture take center stage across the U.S. for National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to…
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Dancing For a Dream: Meet Andre Calihua
Andre Calihua is a 16-year-old who attends Southwest High School in Imperial Valley. He is one of the participants in this year’s Dancing for a…
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