Mayor Nicholls, Supervisor Lines join Congressional Border Security Caucus meeting
This week the Congressional Border Security Caucus held its first meeting of the year to discuss the impacts of the current border…
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Agents rescue migrant woman lost in Arizona mountains
On Monday, United States Customs and Border Protection agents conducted a rescue of a migrant woman in the mountains southwest of Tucson,…
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Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19…
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Yuma sees 9.5% increase in cost of living over past 10 years
It seems like everything has been getting pricier lately, and in Yuma, a new study confirms that wallets are becoming a bit…
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Large group of migrants, stash of weapons found by agents in Yuma
On Monday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents made multiple arrests involving United States citizens and a large group of migrants, along with…
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Locals and winter visitors keep Team Penning in the Imperial Valley
Team Penning is a sport with deep roots in the Imperial Valley. Locals, as well as winter visitors, are making sure the tradition lasts…
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Inflation hits 39-year high
If prices seem high to you right now, you’re right. Inflation hit a 39-year…
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California assault weapon owners face registration deadline
Starting Thursday in California, gun owners are getting a second chance to register and keep a type of firearm that is now illegal to buy under the…
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Drug overdoses surge 21%
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports drug overdose deaths have reached a new record…
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Investigator wants probation for police officers who pulled over Petito and Laundrie
An independent investigator’s report says the two police officers who stopped Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie last year in Utah, should be put on…
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Arizona lawmakers urge Ducey to use “war power” at border
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is being called on by a group of Republican state lawmakers and two former Trump administration officials to use war…
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COVID-19 surge affecting local restaurants in Yuma
COVID-19 cases just continue to rise, and while it affects all industries of Yuma’s economy, local restaurants have been among those affected the…
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County of Imperial to address homelessness
On January 28 and January 29, several organizations will work together to measure homelessness in the Imperial…
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Yuma County’s COVID-19 positivity rate at its highest since beginning of 2021
High COVID-19 cases are being reported in both Yuma and Imperial counties Wednesday. The counties are both showing high positivity rates…
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Two banks cut or eliminate overdraft fees
No more overdraft fees, for…
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Imperial County courthouses to reimplement social distancing
A recent announcement by the Superior Court of California and County of Imperial stated the reimplementation of physical distancing…
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Heber Elementary School District to close, temporarily – 100 staff and students COVID positive
The Heber Elementary School district has announced the closure of two Imperial Valley schools due to COVID-19…
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Imperial Valley College begins contest for new school mascot
Imperial Valley College invites the public to join their contest to pick a new look for the school’s…
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Hospital District Board approves YRMC construction projects
According to the Hospital District Board, YRMC CFO David Willie will present financial information to the board during their regularly scheduled…
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Army to raise maximum enlistment bonus
The U.S. Army is now offering a max bonus of $50,000 for anyone who enlists, because of recruitment…
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