One person arrested during search for illegal drugs in Yuma home
On Tuesday, April 14, at about 6:52 a.m., the narcotics task force served a search warrant in the area of S. Virginia…
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Six more access lanes open at San Luis Port of Entry
Starting Tuesday morning, the San Luis Port of Entry opened eight lanes, two for sentry travelers and six for all traffic, which is more lanes than…
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Imperial County residents attend presentation on Lithium Valley Project
The presentation, hosted by Los Amigos de la Comunidad, touched on lithium uses for electric vehicle batteries, cellphones, and energy storage…
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Trial for Yuma man accused of murder enters second day
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May 2023. He faces one count of premeditated…
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Local band raises money to help HSOY
The Feral Cats performed at Sage & Sand, and they brought in over $24,000 for HSOY. According to Annette Lagunas, Executive Director of HSOY, there…
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Noland Arbaugh to speak at AWC this month
Arbaugh, who is a Yuma native, was the first recipient of the Neuralink brain implant after suffering a spinal injury a decade ago that left him…
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Locals in Yuma react to gas prices continuing to rise
Yuma’s current gas price average for regular gas is $4.57 per gallon. That’s almost an entire dollar higher compared to last…
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Major water main break floods part of Avenue B in Yuma
City officials are urging residents to be patient and avoid the area if possible while work continues. Repairs are expected to be completed by the…
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Honoring those who lost their lives while working on California highways
Caltrans workers, families, community members, and local officials gathered Tuesday to honor those who lost their lives while working on California…
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One injured in crash on S. Frontage Road
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 11:30 a.m. Monday in the area of S. Frontage Road and S. Payson…
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Man arrested and indicted in connection to nine burglaries on S. Fourth Avenue
According to a press release, the burglaries happened between July 30, 2025 and February 25, 2026 in the area of S. Fourth Avenue, south of 32nd…
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MCAS Yuma holds Relief & Appointment Ceremony for senior enlisted leader
Sgt. Maj. Jason A. Davey, the outgoing sergeant major of MCAS Yuma, officially passed responsibility during the ceremony, marking the transition of…
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Somerton residents support renaming Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers
The City of Somerton is set to rename Cesar Chavez Avenue to Campesinos Avenue. City leaders recently voted to approve the change, with most council…
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Teaching students holistic health
Students from Vista High School got the opportunity to participate in a yoga and meditation class Monday morning. They learned about holistic health…
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Church for the City helps to expand access to childcare through new Kids Academy
The Church for the City Kids Academy was created not only to offer affordable childcare, but also help increase access to childcare in our…
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Recovery Palooza returns for free event in Yuma
The 14th Annual Recovery Palooza invites families for free food and drinks, as well as activities and…
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Man accused of stalking victim on Discord app pleads not guilty
19-year-old Filip Lipinski is facing seven counts, including three felony counts of…
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City of Imperial hosts resource fair and 5K race for Autism Awareness Month
Families across Imperial County came together Saturday to raise awareness and support those living with…
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AWC to hold candidate forums to meet Entrepreneurial College EVP finalists
The forums, taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026 and Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Matador Activity Center, room 106, is for those who want to meet…
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Somerton Community Resource Center to host Community Resource Fair
The fair is taking place Friday, April 17, 2026, at the center, located at 214 W. Main Street, from 9 a.m. to…
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