USDA secretary announces livestock imports from Mexico will resume in 30 days
Rollins credited the federal and local response, announcing the USDA will invest $25 million in a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona in an…
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El Centro PD arrests suspect for assault with a deadly weapon
ECPD said it happened Wednesday morning. They said the suspect picked up a knife and attempted to stab them as…
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Car carrier fire destroys 10 vehicles, shuts down I-8 near Telegraph Pass
A car carrier hauling nine vehicles caught fire Wednesday evening, shutting down a portion of Interstate 8 in Yuma and destroying the entire…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking intense heat on the way
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day is staying in effect through Sunday due to a prolonged heatwave. Tracking some of the hottest temperatures…
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Parents help students manage back-to-school anxiety ahead of new school year
As students across Yuma County prepare to head back to the classroom, many families are finding that getting ready for school involves more than…
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Onvida Health opens doors for patients following Bio Family Clinic closure
The hospital said it has created a dedicated phone line to help patients looking for care, schedule appointments and get questions…
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Keeping students safe as the school year begins
With more traffic during morning drop-off, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) said drivers should slow down, follow traffic laws, and watch for…
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One dead in crash on W. County 14th Street in Yuma
In a press release, the crash happened before 7 a.m. Wednesday in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Fourth…
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Local non-profits team up for Imperial Valley heat relief
As extreme heat waves continue to bake the region, a newly unified front of local organizations is stepping up to ensure the area’s most vulnerable…
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Yuma family rescued from drowning at Martinez Lake
Bailey Ray, a mother, shared on Facebook last weekend that her and two kids were trapped in a 30-foot…
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AMBER Alert issued for three California children
CHP said Maximus, 10, Kaiser, 8, and Hailee Roman, 4, were taken by 29-year-old Julio Roman-Garcia Wednesday…
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AWC, Sunset Health and Onvida Health receive funding for nursing programs
AWC President Reetika Dhawan said the funding will help boost the healthcare workforce in Yuma…
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Imperial County judge hears arguments over a data center lawsuit filed by the City of Imperial and the Sierra Club
They argued the county issued a Notice of Exemption for a grading permit before the planning commission could complete their report, and that the…
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Jena Kugel nominated for Lifechanger of the year
Kugel is the Assistant Principal at Cibola High School, where she is known for her dedication to students, staff, and…
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City of Calexico to host Family Night at the Pool
The event is taking place at Margarita De Necochea Aquatic Center, located at 854 Dool Avenue, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:50…
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Indiana State Police officer hit and killed by suspect in stolen vehicle
State police say at about 8:30 a.m. Eastern Wednesday, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a stolen vehicle and managed to identify the person…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand digital drivers license program
The bill, according to the governor’s office, is said to raise “the cap on the Mobile Driver License Pilot Program from 15% to 60% of the state’s…
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California congresswoman announces bill to improve access to medical care for ICE detainees
In a press release obtained by NBC News, Rep. Kamlager-Dove is introducing a bill to ensure immigrants detained at ICE detention centers have access…
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Wheezys to host fundraiser for man in need of liver transplant
Shawn’s Takeover is taking place at the restaurant, located 11732 S. Fortuna Road, Tuesday, August 4, from 4 p.m. to 7…
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Better Business Bureau: How to spot a fake invite
Major email invitation businesses like Evite, Punchbowl and Paperless Post are warning about recent increases in these…
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