Amberly’s Place hosts Week in Paradise, attendees win trips
The event is to raise funds for domestic violence survivors’ needs. These include food, baby formula, diapers and…
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City of Yuma hosts five ribbon-cutting cermonies
During the ceremonies, the City unveiled the We-Go-Swing, a swing that kids of all abilities can play on. For one family, this is very personal for…
One person in serious condition following attempted homicide
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating an attempted homicide that left one man in serious…
California police chase suspected catalytic converter thief
Around 2:00pm Friday, Ventura County Sheriff’s began a pursuit a black Prius on the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, according to CBS News Los…
West Virginia trooper killed in ambush, suspect on the run
Another person was also shot during the incident. However, there is no word on that person’s condition at this…
California woman finds mastodon tooth on beach
Experts say this is a the molar tooth of a…
California ports shut down due to failed negotiations
Ports and terminals on the West Coast are…
Man repeatedly shocked with Taser by LAPD died from enlarged heart and cocaine use, coroner says
A teacher who was repeatedly shocked with a Taser…
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Amberly’s Place hosts Week in Paradise, attendees win trips
The event is to raise funds for domestic violence survivors’ needs. These include food, baby formula, diapers and…
City of Yuma hosts five ribbon-cutting cermonies
During the ceremonies, the City unveiled the We-Go-Swing, a swing that kids of all abilities can play on. For one family, this is very personal for…
One person in serious condition following attempted homicide
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating an attempted homicide that left one man in serious…
Hazardous waste facility raises concerns for local residents and officials
Many people aren’t very happy with the possibility of a hazardous waste facility being built next to the Yuma Palms…
2nd Annual Yuma Pride March for Visibility takes off
What to expect? Lots of colors, cheers, signs, chants, vendors, and even drag performances and live music at the Red Moon Ale…
Imperial County
New middle school comes to Brawley
The Brawley Elementary School District announced the name of the new middle school in…
Local teacher teaches blind chess to students for over 30 years
Tony Lambert teaches students how to play chess at a young age. He teaches his fourth-grade class how to properly…
Restoration Legislation aims to preserve the Salton Sea
The California State Senate passed a bill to try and unify efforts to preserve the Salton…
Imperial County announces new lithium training program
The Lithium Industry Force Training (LIFT) program is aimed to equip the local workforce with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in…
Brawley Police Department creates new non-profit organization
The Brawley Police Department has been working on the Brawley Police Foundation process for a year and will be holding a meet and greet at the…
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Authorities in western Mexico find 45 bags with human remains
Authorities in northern Mexican have found 45 bags containing human remains in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and were still trying to…
Domestic violence keeps increasing in Mexicali
Cases of domestic violence keep increasing in Mexicali according to Mexicali’s law enforcement.…
Update: Woman who struck and killed Yenin Chan, cleared of charges
Family and friends of Yenin Chan demand answers after the local teacher from Mexicali is runover and killed by driver who may have been under the…
Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules
Asylum-seekers say joy over the end of the public health restriction known as Title 42 this month is turning into anguish with the uncertainty…
Mexicali opens cooling center for migrants as temperatures rise
Mexicali opens a cooling center for migrants as hotter temperatures continue to…
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Amberly’s Place hosts Week in Paradise, attendees win trips
The event is to raise funds for domestic violence survivors’ needs. These include food, baby formula, diapers and…
City of Yuma hosts five ribbon-cutting cermonies
During the ceremonies, the City unveiled the We-Go-Swing, a swing that kids of all abilities can play on. For one family, this is very personal for…
One person in serious condition following attempted homicide
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating an attempted homicide that left one man in serious…
Retired Phoenix police officer in landmark Miranda rights case dies at 87
Retired Phoenix Police Capt. Carroll Cooley, the arresting officer in the landmark case partially responsible for the Supreme Court’s Miranda rights…
Two marijuana products recalled due to possible Aspergillus contamination
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) said Zombie Cookies and Peach Gas produced by Truinfusion is being voluntarily…
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California police chase suspected catalytic converter thief
Around 2:00pm Friday, Ventura County Sheriff’s began a pursuit a black Prius on the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, according to CBS News Los…
California woman finds mastodon tooth on beach
Experts say this is a the molar tooth of a Pacific Mastodon, an extinct elephant-like…
California ports shut down due to failed negotiations
Ports and terminals on the West Coast are shutting down after union workers walked off following failed…
Man repeatedly shocked with Taser by LAPD died from enlarged heart and cocaine use, coroner says
A teacher who was repeatedly shocked with a Taser by Los Angeles police died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use, according to an autopsy report…
Protests erupted outside Los Angeles elementary school’s Pride month assembly
Police officers separated groups of protesters and counterprotesters Friday outside a Los Angeles elementary school that has become a flashpoint for…
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West Virginia trooper killed in ambush, suspect on the run
Another person was also shot during the incident. However, there is no word on that person’s condition at this…
Biden celebrates bipartisanship, ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” in his inaugural speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to sign a…
U.S. jobs market added 339K jobs in May
The U.S. jobs market added 339,000 jobs in May far outpacing the Dow Jones estimate of 190,000. May marks the 29th straight month of positive job…
Biden celebrates a ‘crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal
By ZEKE MILLER and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” in his first speech…
Justice Department says it won’t charge Pence over handling of classified documents
By JILL COLVIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence ‘s…
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Amberly’s Place hosts Week in Paradise, attendees win trips
The event is to raise funds for domestic violence survivors’ needs. These include food, baby formula, diapers and…
City of Yuma hosts five ribbon-cutting cermonies
During the ceremonies, the City unveiled the We-Go-Swing, a swing that kids of all abilities can play on. For one family, this is very personal for…
One person in serious condition following attempted homicide
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating an attempted homicide that left one man in serious…
California police chase suspected catalytic converter thief
Around 2:00pm Friday, Ventura County Sheriff’s began a pursuit a black Prius on the 101 Freeway in Calabasas, according to CBS News Los…
California woman finds mastodon tooth on beach
Experts say this is a the molar tooth of a Pacific Mastodon, an extinct elephant-like…
Miltary News
Locals give tribute to veterans on Memorial Day
The silence as a bugle played taps and a traditional gun salute served as key reminders to those who gave their all during a Memorial Day ceremony in…
Veterans holding events to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off, while also honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial…
MCAS Yuma is requesting permission to test drinking water from wells for harmful chemicals
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are requesting permission from Yuma landowners off base to sample drinking water obtained from wells, as there’s a…
United States announces ceasefire in Sudan
In a Twitter post, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both sides signed the agreement, which will allow humanitiarian groups to help war-torn…
U.S. Army demonstrates new aviation technologies with other countries
Army Futures Command’s Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team kicked it off to access new tactics, technologies and coordinate with more than 32…
From Yuma's Classrooms
Agriculture and education intersect in Yuma County
Local growers rely on H-2A workers to harvest their crops, as their children attend Yuma’s…
Sixth graders make a walk to success
A very special walk Friday morning for graduating sixth graders from Salida Del Sol Elementary…
Zeroed in! Kofa rifle team wins another state championship
The Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps rifle team received first place out of 17 teams at the Arizona JROTC State…
Local first responders being honored for EMS week
Local first responders will be honored during Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
Yuma School District One receives grant to reduce diesel emissions
In a press release, the school district will use the $103,482 grant to reduce diesel emissions and benefit air…
From Imperial County's Campuses
New middle school comes to Brawley
The Brawley Elementary School District announced the name of the new middle school in…
Local teacher teaches blind chess to students for over 30 years
Tony Lambert teaches students how to play chess at a young age. He teaches his fourth-grade class how to properly…
Calexico announces reopening library and park
The City of Calexico announced the re-opening of Carnegie Library which has been closed for about two years, and Heber…
IVC names Maintenance and Operations Manager
The Imperial Valley College (IVC) has named Manuel Sanchez as the Maintenance and Operations…
Imperial County Public Health Department hosts ‘Rethink What You Drink’ event
The “Rethink What You Drink” event is to help raise awareness of the health risks of consuming sugary drinks and promote healthier drinking…