Christmas tree safety tips
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) is reminding the community to decorate safely this holiday season especially when it comes to Christmas…
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Two men hit by truck in Calexico expected to survive
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the crash happened on Imperial Avenue and Sixth Street last Friday. Police say two men were crossing the…
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Tracking slightly cooler temperatures and breezy conditions
A weak lower pressure system will pass through our north to bring slightly cooler temperatures and breezier conditions by the middle of the week.…
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Mental Health Co-Response Unit presented at Yuma City Council work session
The program would send a specially trained officer and a mental-health clinician to certain calls, such as welfare checks, or someone in a…
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Giving Tuesday: Helping local seniors
One Yuma nonprofit, Helping Hand, is asking volunteers to help support transportation for seniors in the…
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Arizonans call for state leaders to take action to protect workers from extreme heat
The Arizona Heat Standards Coalition delivered a petition to Governor Katie Hobbs’ office Tuesday, pushing for enforceable rules on water, shade, and…
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Ballet Yuma introduces first sensory-friendly Nutcracker Ballet
Ballet Yuma is bringing a brand new addition to this year’s 31st Annual Nutcracker production. For the first time ever, they’re introducing a…
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A Homemade Country Christmas Dinner and Dance
The Holiday Country Christmas Dinner and Dance presented by the Yuma Farmers Market is December 13 at the Elks Lodge from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00…
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The Somerton Tamale Festival returns for its 18th year
The 18th annual Tamale Festival returns on December 10, 2025. The festival is known to bring over 20 tamale booths and more vendors with different…
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Fire burns down trailer in Yuma
According to a reporter on scene, the fire is happening in the area of E. Main Canal Road, near Avenue…
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Arizona attorney general files lawsuit against Temu
The lawsuit alleges that Temu violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. This includes collecting data unlawfully, violating customers’ privacy and…
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Blankets from the Heart Drive happening this week
The annual event is taking place Friday, December 5, at the Yuma Palms roundabout from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00…
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TSA introduces $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID
The fee covers a ten-day travel window and flyers will be able to pay it online before arriving at the…
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President Trump formally pardons former president of Honduras
President Trump announced his intention of granting a “full and complete pardon” to former President Hernández last week. The move erases a major…
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Arizona State Capitol holds traditional tree lighting ceremony
This year’s 30-foot Pinyon Pine is a gift from the Hualapai Tribe. The tree will be on display through the holiday season in the Arizona Capitol…
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At least 156 dead in apartment fire in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police said at least 156 people were killed in the city’s deadliest fire in decades Tuesday, with 15 people arrested for suspected…
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Truck crash into auto shop building in Yuma
The driver of the truck says he crashed into Accurate Automotive Attention, located in the area of 15th Street and Third Avenue, after his foot…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders state capitol flags to fly at half-staff in wake of birthday party shooting in Stockton
Gov. Newsom wrote on X Monday saying his “heart is with the families of the victims and the entire Stockton…
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Trump Administration confirms it carried out two strikes on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela
New fallout Tuesday morning after the Trump Administration confirmed it struck an alleged drug boat twice off the coast of Venezuela while saying the…
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Locals speak out on data central approval for Imperial County
Last week, the City of Imperial shared information about a large-scale date center complex that could be built in the area of Aten Boulevard and…
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