Staying safe while riding UTVs around Yuma County
As temperatures cool in Yuma, more utility terrain vehicles, or UTVs, are showing up on both the dunes and city roads. They are fun to drive, but…
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Locals pushing for more handicap access to buildings
Locals throughout Yuma are pushing for easier multi-story building access for people with…
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Matilda the Musical to be held at Yuma Theatre
Matilda the Musical is planned for October 9-12 at the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main…
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YCSO reminds community to be aware of arrest warrant scams
YCSO says scammers pose as law enforcement officials over the phone or email to issue fake arrest warrant documents to deceive…
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Calexico to become first in the county to have automatic voice dispatch
The Calexico City Council approved a $51,340 to continue to upgrade the Calexico Fire Department’s dispatch and alerting system during its regular…
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El Centro to hold DUI checkpoint on September 12
The checkpoint will be at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. ECPD says their checkpoint placements are based on data of impaired…
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AWC receives invitation to join Google AI Innovation Network
In a press release, the program is a three-year initiative aiming to “support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and…
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IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry
Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…
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El Centro man’s gun case heading to trial
57-year-old Jerry Lopez appeared in court for his preliminary hearing last week. The judge was able to find enough evidence to move forward to a…
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One dead, two injured in rollover crash in San Luis, Arizona
SLPD says the crash happened Tuesday at around 1:40 p.m. in the area of Los Alamos Street and Edais…
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Brawley locals evacuated after replica grenade found
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) says the incident started after an anonymous caller reported seeing a man walking with a machete, and another…
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Several local organizations work together to help save lives this Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and several local organizations are helping save lives and protect mental…
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Somerton Adult Education Program earns statewide awards
The program, which offers free classes for students 16 and older, was named “Excelling Adult Education Program,” standing out among dozens of…
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Migrant families’ students could lose key support
For 15 years, Arizona Western College’s (AWC) migrant student program has helped young people start college. Now, it’s future is…
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Growers are on alert for invasive insect species
Two new invasive insect species present a danger to the region’s crops and have cotton growers on…
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Father and sister of victim appear in court after accusations of murder in Yuma
On Tuesday, the father and sister accused of murdering a Yuma man over the weekend appeared in court for the first…
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Texas Roadhouse teams up with Kyler Murphy Foundation for statewide fundraiser
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, 20 locations across Arizona, including Yuma, will donate 10% of each bill when guests mention the…
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YFD to hold its annual flag tribute to honor lives lost on 9/11
Displayed on the lawn outside Yuma Fire Station #2, each of the flags represent the first responders who died on 9/11. The flags will be displayed…
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Calexico PD investigates rise in Hyundai and Kia thefts
According to a press release, the thefts reflect similar patterns seen nationwide “where certain Hyundai and Kia models,” particularly Sonatas and…
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Tips for voting in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District Special General Election
Yuma County Recorder David Lara shares important reminders for the upcoming Special General Election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional…
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