Senator Gallego hosts town hall to listen to Yuma County residents
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Thursday to host a town hall meeting focused on understanding how immigration and workforce issues…
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Grandmother of child who was allegedly murdered by mother speaks out
Leia Lentz made her first courtroom appearance this week in El Centro in connection with the torture and murder of her 5-year-old son, Joseph…
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics…
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Options For All brings inclusive job fair to Calexico
Job seekers were able to meet with potential employers, fill out resumess, and network in addition to finding…
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High winds hit Imperial County
It also blew tree branches and cause reduced visibility and poor air quality. Officials warned of potential hazards which could become…
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Windy conditions sweep through Yuma
Strong winds and cooler temperatures made for a noticeably different day across Yuma, with blowing dust lingering into the evening…
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Man accused of murdering T’neya Tovar pleads not guilty
51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom was in an El Centro criminal courtroom Wednesday wearing a red jailhouse uniform and…
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20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their…
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Man drowns in canal following crash near County 8th Street
On Tuesday, February 17, at about 3:49 p.m., YCSO was called about a crash in the area of E. County 8th Street and Avenue 44…
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Local elementary school shows appreciation for agricultural industry
Gary A. Knox Elementary School celebrated their annual Ag Day celebration. Students got the chance to see up close at what the industry is all…
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Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child accepts plea deal
46-year-old James David Schultz pleaded guilty to sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a…
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz tours Imperial Regional Detention Facility
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) visited the Imperial Regional Detention Facility Tuesday, calling for stronger federal…
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Over 60 dogs found in Brawley home
More than 60 dogs were removed from a single home in Brawley. Shelter officials say the animals were found in extremely poor…
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The Imperial Valley Symphony presenting Spring Serenade in March
The Imperial Valley Symphony will play the Spring Serenade at the Jimmie Cannon Theater on March 28, 2026, starting at 7…
Continue Reading Police release booking photo for suspect in T’Neya Tovar murder investigation
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department released the booking photo for the man accused of the murder of a 17-year-old girl whose remains were…
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One man dead in off-highway crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened in the Open Desert Area south of State Route 78, east of Old Mine Road, Friday at around 6 p.m.…
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City of Calexico to host Easter Egg Hunt
According to the City, the event is taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Crummett…
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Suspect in Yuma jewelry store theft sentenced
36-year-old Deandre Lamar Wells has been sentenced to four years of intensive probation after pleading guilty to theft last…
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Second Annual Desert Trail Ride happening this weekend
The Second Annual Desert Trail Ride, taking place Saturday at the Carefree Village Resort, located at 3900 S. Avenue 8 1/2 E, brings our local heroes…
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