Locals in Imperial County attend first Alien Con
The event, which took place at noon Saturday at the Prestige Event Center in Heber, featured back-to-back speakers, sharing stories of their personal…
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Local tattoo artists in Imperial Valley participate in Tattoo Expo
The event took place at the Cambria Hotel in Imperial from Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19,…
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Driver crashes near YFD station
According to YFD, the driver veered off the road and drove through a gate, hitting a pole and crashing near the fire…
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Imperial County firefighters battle three-alarm fire east of Calexico
According to the Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD), the fire started at around 11:40 a.m. in the area of Highway 98 and Hammers…
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Locals attend Yuma Salutes America’s 250: A Star-Spangled Celebration
The event took place at Desert Sun Stadium at 3 p.m., and this was one of two events the City of Yuma is hosting this year to mark America’s 250th…
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City of Yuma hosts 33rd Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event took place in Downtown Yuma, in front of the Yuma Arts Center, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the theme for this year’s event was America 250,…
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Locals in Yuma attend Fifth Annual Run & Walk for Addie
The event, hosted by Addie Packs, took place at 9:30 a.m. at West Wetlands Park, with registration taking place at 8:30…
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One injured in rollover crash near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary School
According to a press release, the crash happened after midnight Friday in the area of W. 16th Street and S. Avenue C, near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary…
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Pandemic relief funds set to expire
During the pandemic, federal relief funds helped pay for tutoring, mental health services, food programs, and other community support. Now that…
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Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith launches reelection campaign
Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith is launching her bid for reelection, emphasizing a platform center on smart growth and responsible…
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Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Yuma for 33rd year
Now in its 33rd year, the annual event is designed to celebrate creativity and give local children a chance to explore the arts in a hands-on…
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SLFD to host Third Annual Community Pancake Breakfast
The event is designed to bring families together with a mix of free food and entertainment, including games, raffles, a dunk tank and opportunities…
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Audio recordings presented in court for Yuma man’s murder trial
In one of the recordings, Harder and a friend can be heard discussing what to do with the body of the victim. 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli, along…
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Two dogs rescued from home fire in Somerton
On April 16, at about 11:10 a.m., the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department responded to a home fire in the area of W. Spring…
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Local scam targeting Medicare recipients
A local scam is targeting Medicare recipients. The Yuma Police Department (YPD) partnered with Onvida Health to inform the community about what you…
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SPECIAL REPORT: H-2A guest workers are the backbone of Yuma agriculture — vital to feeding America
Behind every grocery store shelf is a story few of us see. Yuma is recognized as the winter lettuce capital of the world and the foundation of…
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Local businesses, community leaders gather for ATHENA Awards
Local businesses and community leaders gathered in Yuma Thursday for the ATHENA Awards. Five local women were nominated for this prestigious…
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Brawley High School students want to honor classmates
On Wednesday night, two students asked the Brawley Union High School Board to recognize five students who have died in the last four…
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Law Enforcement Torch Run supports Special Olympics athletes in Yuma County
The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics took place Thursday morning, marking its fifth year in the…
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NAU Yuma hosts Third Annual Student Research Symposium
Students at Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Yuma campus recently had the chance to share not just their research, but their…
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