School’s out, calls are up: Sheriffs report seasonal surge
Sheriff’s departments state that the combination of warmer weather and school breaks traditionally triggers a rise in neighborhood…
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University of Arizona Yuma expands program to grow future agricultural leaders
The program, which launched in 2024 with just six to seven students, has grown to 27 participants and is designed to help develop future agricultural…
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Calipatria political turmoil escalates as three city leaders face recall effort
Mayor Michael Luellen, Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran, and Council Member Jesse Rivas were all served with formal notices of intent to recall during a…
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Inside AgTech operations
AgTech opened its Somerton-area facility to media and elected officials, giving a tour of how the process works from start to…
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Family of hit and run victim asks for justice
33-year-old Guadalupe Camarillo, who was hit and killed while crossing the street last month, was laid to rest over the…
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CBP announces changes for bicycles, e-bikes and scooters at the Calexico Port of Entry
Starting next Monday, bicycles, e-bike, scooters and similar modes of transportation not authorized for use on public roads will no longer be allowed…
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Suspects in Winterhaven murder appear in court
42-year-old Gabriel Mills Sr., 21-year-old Gabriel Mills Jr., 35-year-old Daniel Martinez and 21-year-old Sadie Hiatt faced Judge Monica Lepe-Negrete…
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Level 3 sex offender: Jose Quintero-Cervantes
YCSO says 72-year-old Jose Quintero-Cervantes told them he is living in the area of S. May Avenue, near the West Main Canal, in…
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Level 3 sex offender: Harrison Jody
YCSO says 47-year-old Harrison Jody told them he is living in the area of E. Spring Street, near Columbia Avenue, in…
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YPG reflects on D-Day legacy
During the war, thousands of troops trained in the Desert Southwest, including at Camp Laguna, which was located within what is now…
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Freedom Library to host Independence Day Celebration
The event is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre, located at 254 S. Main Street, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to…
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26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament happening this weekend
The annual event is taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Desert Hills Golf Course, located at 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive, at 7…
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Rural Metro responds to house fire on Ironwood Drive
According to Rural Metro’s post on Facebook, it happened in the area of S. Ironwood Drive and E. 54th Street after 10:30 a.m.…
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GYWSA hosts Third Annual Water Safety Day
During the event, there was live music, free hot dogs and giveaways. There were also a variety of interactive water safety booths from a variety of…
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San Luis, Arizona residents meet with City Council members
Conversations with Council took place at Mariscos de India, located at 879 B Street, at 9 a.m.…
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Woman released without paying any bail
In Imperial County, one of four people charged in connection with the murder of a Salton City man appeared in court…
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ICFD shares safety tips
As temperatures rise, and grass and brush dry out, fire officials in Imperial County remind residents to take simple steps to help prevent fires this…
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Yuma hit-and-run suspect receives probation after pleading guilty
Earlier this year, 24-year-old Saul Angulo Hale was accused of hitting a victim and a light pole with his car near Gila and First…
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Yuma doctor accused of fraud scheme makes first court appearance
A Yuma doctor is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s…
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Brawley murder case delayed; suspects to be tried together following co-defendant’s extradition
23-year-old Genaro Lemus faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Steven Angulo earlier this…
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