Dozens of inmates at Centinela State Prison earn national job certifications
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Centinela State Prison,…
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Unsafe electrical line leaves Niland seniors without power during extreme heat
Vulnerable residents, disabled neighbors, and their pets have been left stranded in triple-digit desert heat since the electricity was cut off early…
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Taylor Farms investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
A farm with ties to Yuma, headquartered in Salinas, California, is being investigated as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis…
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Where is Emily Hieber? Family still searching 13 years after her disappearance
The 19-year-old went missing 13 years ago, and her mother is still searching for answers, clinging to hope that one day she will know where her…
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Nick Mansour runs for Arizona State Treasurer
If elected, Mansour says he wants to use the Treasurer’s Office to help ease financial pressure on Arizona families and strengthen the state’s…
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Thorn Fire forces evacuations
At this time, the fire has burned over 1,200 acres and is at roughly 10% containment. Evacuation orders remain in…
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YPD dedicate new evidence storage facility to fallen Lt. Daniel P. Elkins
The facility provides a larger, more secure space for storing and processing evidence while also serving as a lasting memorial to Elkins and Arizona…
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Mexicali business leaders introduce plan to cut border wait times
The proposal would create a dedicated lane for trusted travelers crossing into Mexico at the Calexico Port of…
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Imperial County Superior Court dismisses data center lawsuit
The court determined the lawsuit, filed by Imperial County Computer Manufacturing, LLC and Sebastian Rucci, presented no admissible evidence…
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Missing person: Ramsey McNeal
YCSO says 55-year-old Ramsey McNeal of San Diego was last seen Tuesday, at around 7 p.m., near the boat ramp at Mittry…
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Mireya Bran runs for Somerton City Council
Bran’s platform focuses on supporting families, strengthening public safety and encouraging the growth of small…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent stabbed, suspect shot and killed
It happened at the Blythe Station Friday, July 10 at around 7:10 p.m., CBP said in a statement provided to News…
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Jose Mena runs for Mayor of Somerton
Mena says his platform focuses on listening to residents, strengthening city departments that are short-staffed, and promoting economic growth by…
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2026 Prep Football Summer Series: Imperial Tigers
Imperial showed plenty of talent in the regular season last year, enough to get them to a 9-2 record. However, they fell short once again in the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking hot and humid conditions with storm potential
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remains in effect through Thursday night due to extreme heat and high humidity. I am also tracking…
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CBS 13 Sports: Imperial’s David Shaw talks in-studio for Summer Series
The Imperial Tigers are coming off a strong season in which they finished 9-2, but fell to Holtville in the Imperial Valley League Championship. He…
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Cal Fire battles Thorn Fire in California
The Thorn Fire is burning in the area of Buckthorn and Clover Trail, near Golden Acorn Casino, with nearly 600 acres burned so…
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Detainees craft 100 blankets for Imperial County children in crisis
Female residents at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) recently traded their regular routines for crochet needles, handcrafting and…
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