Unemployment rates increase in Yuma
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since March 2023, the unemployment rate has gone up in…
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Attempted murder suspect sentenced to 90 days
47-year-old Abelardo Valenzuela Conde was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting…
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City of Yuma to host auction of surplus property
The City of Yuma’s Public Auction will be happening on Saturday, October 7 at the city’s surplus property warehouse located at 190 W. 14th…
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Blues and Arts Fiesta 2023 in San Felipe to give back to local institutions
A non-profit organization is putting together a festival in San Felipe, Mexico where you can enjoy blues and arts while helping the community at the…
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Imperial Valley family getting help from Burn Institute
One non-profit organization is making a difference by empowering and supporting burn survivors in the Imperial Valley and San…
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Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San…
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US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in…
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IID to celebrate Public Power Week in October
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is celebrating Public Power Week in early October and will provide information about its residential programs…
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Staying warm for now with a cooling trend on the way
Temperatures will continue to trend warmer for the season. Tracking a cooling trend and breezier conditions later in the week. …
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Arizona at Work seeks to help youth gain employment
The Arizona at Work Youth Services Program is helping teens and young adults find…
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Home Grown: Winter vegetable season underway
In Tuesday’s homegrown report, Yuma County’s famous winter vegetable season is…
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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios
Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce offers eGift Cards
Starting earlier this month, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce started offering an eGift Card that can be redeemed in various locations around Yuma…
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Assemblymember Garcia presents $29M in state grants to Behavioral Health Services
The grant is to help expand the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services department with its current facilities and a new facility that is under…
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One journalist and one officer killed
Funeral services were held Tuesday for the journalist in San Luis, Mexico who police say was killed by cartel…
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Man with serious injuries after early morning crash
A 63-year-old man was seriously injured after a commercial semi-truck failed to stop while pulling out from a private drive and crashed with a…
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SAG-AFTRA video game performers authorize strike if labor talks fail
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television (SAG-AFTRA) announced Monday that its members voted to authorize a strike to…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to double gun taxes
Under the new law, the money from the added sales tax will go to pay for more security at public schools and violence prevention…
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly calls for New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez to resign
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly issued a statement Tuesday calling for the resignation of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez amid allegations of…
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Imperial County Agriculture Commission releases livestock report
In a press release, the report, presented to the Board of Supervisors, is a summary of the “estimated acreage, yield and gross production value” for…
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