Yuma City Council learns stormwater update
Every year, state and federal laws require a report on city stormwater quality. This is to ensure the water going back into the Colorado River is…
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Cooling technology tested in Yuma fields could help farmers beat extreme heat
Researchers are evaluating a large-scale evaporative cooling system designed to create a more controlled growing environment directly in open farm…
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Safe Haven baby boxes to be installed in Yuma County
The program began after Baby Sonny was found abandoned in a trash can near a Yuma hotel on May 1,…
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Applebee’s in Calexico to close this month
The announcement comes just one month after the closure of the Calexico 10 Theatres, located only a few feet away from the…
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Imperial County residents cast their vote in the California primary
Voting centers across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast their ballots in several key…
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Strong Beginnings Project holds Sensory Classroom Initiative
The Strong Beginnings Project is inviting the Yuma community to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly…
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District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children
Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona’s State Council on the Education for Military…
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Woman found dead on Adams Avenue in Yuma
According to a press release, YCSO deputies responded to the area of Adams Avenue and Tera Lane at around 10:10 a.m., where a woman’s body was…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz opposes proposed Imperial County data center project
In an interview, Rep. Ruiz said he opposes proposed data center developments in both Imperial and Coachella Valleys, citing concerns over energy use,…
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Yuma libraries kick off summer reading program to combat ‘summer slump’
The program’s theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” Readers of all ages are encouraged to pick up a new story, track how long they’ve been reading…
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Summer is almost here, and so are the pests in Yuma
That’s why experts say it’s important to make sure your home is ready before pests start making their way…
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Yuma non-profit launches hygiene kit drive to support local Veterans
Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, an organization dedicated to assisting Veterans facing homelessness and other challenges, is collecting donations to…
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Yuma locals concerned about cameras next to ballot drop boxes
Yuma County Recorder David Lara says the cameras are only zoomed in at the drop boxes, not at parking lots, licenses plates, or people entering the…
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4th of July celebration to be held in Somerton
The 4th of July celebration will be held July 3 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Council Ave. Park (801 Council Avenue Somerton, AZ…
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AWC celebrates first day under new president
Arizona Western College (AWC) is celebrating Dr. Reetika Dhawan’s first day as their 10th president…
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California Election Day: What voters need to know
California Election Day is Tuesday, and voting centers across Imperial County will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast ballots in several…
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Chick-fil-A, YFD and YPD team up for Touch-the-Truck event
Chick-fil-A teams up with the Yuma Fire and Police Departments for the Touch-the-Truck event over the weekend. The event took place at the…
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Meet your candidate: John Hawk runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
District 5 spans the largest geographical territory on the county map. Incumbent John Hawk is currently fighting to retain his seat against…
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ECRMC receives $11 million California Distressed Hospital grant
According to a press release, the grant will help ECRMC strengthen medical services across the Imperial Valley, and reinforce the community’s access…
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Beat the heat Imperial Valley: Staying cool this summer
As the Imperial Valley heat starts climbing, locals across the Valley are looking for ways to stay cool. From splash pads to cooling centers,…
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