Summer program launches in Somerton focused on training future healthcare professionals
This six-week summer initiative is designed to engage high school students in health-related and community service activities across various…
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Imperial County sees low voter turnout
Once again, Imperial County saw low voter turnout for the California Primary Election. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ website is showing a…
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Yuma doctor charged in fraud scheme totaling more than $36 million; alleged ties to Mexico drug cartels
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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Yuma man charged with murder of his son sentenced to prison
38-year-old Daniel Harris will serve 16 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree…
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Yuma man convicted of second-degree murder sentenced
40-year-old Nicholas Harder has been sentenced to 71 years in prison and will serve his terms…
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City of San Luis council member sentenced for unlawful flight
42-year-old Tadeo De La Hoya has been sentenced to 24 months of probation with no jail…
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Yuma Valley Aquatic Center set to reopen this weekend after renovations
Renovations started last November and wrapped up earlier this year, and the pool will reopen on…
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Yuma City Council considers placing Proposition 436 on November ballot
Proposition 436 asks voters to approve a $30 million permanent base adjustment to the city’s expense…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Yuma businesses join statewide America 250 celebration with special food and drink deals
The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary continues this week as Yuma businesses take part in a statewide celebration centered around food,…
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Strong Beginnings launches community funded sensory classroom grant contest for teachers
A local nonprofit is giving Yuma-area teachers an opportunity to enhance their classrooms through a new community-driven grant program focused on…
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Yuma doctor arrested for theft and fraud
A well-known Yuma doctor is behind bars facing three felony charges, and is now part of an investigation launched by the Arizona Attorney General’s…
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Alvarado and Hawk lead early in Imperial County Supervisor races
Local candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors are holding their breath as election results continue to trickle…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding constipation
Leala Martinez, nurse practitioner with Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains warning signs people should never…
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Missing teen from San Luis, Arizona found dead on Adams Avenue
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at about 10:08 a.m., deputies were called about a body in the area of Adams…
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City of El Centro to host community budget meeting in Spanish
The virtual meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. City staff will explain, in Spanish, about the municipal budget and where…
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Valley Horizon Elementary School opens Callahan Care Community Center
According to Crane School District, the center is to help “students and families by providing access to essential resources in a welcoming and…
Continue Reading Polls closed on time in Imperial County
The California primary election may be over, but it was a long night of counting and verifying ballots at the Imperial County Registrar of Voters…
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Better Business Bureau: How to know your tire’s age
Road trip planned? Thinking about buying new tires? Make sure they are new as there are reports of old tires being sold as…
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Ticks are appearing more frequently as summer approaches
Brown dog ticks are commonly found in Arizona and can live their entire lives indoors. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) says there are…
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