AWC celebrates largest graduating class in school history
According to AWC, more than 3,200 degrees and occupational certificates were awarded this year, making it the largest commencement in the college’s…
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Fraternal Order of Police hosts annual memorial service honoring fallen and current officers
The Fraternal Order of Police hosted its 49th Annual Memorial Day Service Friday, honoring fallen and current law enforcement officers. The event…
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El Centro police find suspect involved in fatal hit-and-run on Imperial Avenue
On Thursday, at about 9:20 p.m., El Centro officers were called about a crash in the area of Imperial Avenue and Pico…
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Crossroads Mission hosts Fifth Annual BBQ Fundraiser for new men’s shelter project
Crossroads Mission held its Fifth Annual Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser Friday, bringing the community together in support of its upcoming “Center of…
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Dine and Donate Fundraising event in honor of Herb Townsend
76-year-old Herb Townsend passed away Wednesday. He was a Veteran who served in the Air Force for several years. He was also a deputy at the Fresno…
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Yuma students learn about working for the City for Career Day
More than 30 students from the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Charter High School had a career day at the Yuma City Hall, where department…
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Westwind residents concerned over power outages in Yuma
Residents at Westwind RV and Golf Resort say they haven’t had power sometimes for days, and that this has been an ongoing issue for…
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Imperial school officials concerned about data centers impacting community
In a region already battling water concerns, severe drought and air pollution, school officials in Imperial are standing with residents and pushing…
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Imperial County Board approves mandatory trash collection and rate hikes
Effective July 1, the county will transition to a mandatory three-container system, replacing the long-standing reliance on self-hauling to local…
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Snowbird season coming to an end
“Snowbirds” flock to Yuma to escape the cold in their home states, but with summer right around the corner, snowbird season is coming to an…
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Yuma leaders blame Biggs, Schweikert for rising cost of living in press conference
Local leaders are speaking out against two U.S. congressman from Arizona, claiming their support for federal policies tied to the conflict in Iran is…
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Fireworks Spectacular to be held at Desert Sun Stadium in honor of America’s 250th birthday
The free Fireworks Spectacular event will be held at Desert Sun Stadium and begin at 6 p.m. Families can expect food vendors and a free kids…
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Yuma man charged with shooting neighbor faces retrial
Taddei will face charges again of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault. The second trial is set to begin Tuesday, May 19,…
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Local realty company volunteers at Yuma Community Food Bank
As part of its Red Day, Keller Williams Realty of Yuma (KW Realty) employees volunteered at the Yuma Community Food…
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Yuma couple in need of help after medical emergency in Japan
Isaac Garcia and his wife, Kahery, were celebrating their anniversary in Japan, when Kahery had a sudden…
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Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton
Residents visited the Housing America Corporation offices in front of City Hall, where staff members provided free help with applications and…
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Calipatria City Council reverses decision, votes to keep City Manager Laura Gutierrez
Gutierrez’s job had been hanging in the balance since the council initially announced her termination on April…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Imperial County recognized for support-based mental health outreach as cities increase enforcement
The program allows family members, first responders and others to ask a court to help connect someone with mental health care before they end up in…
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Yuma road construction continues impacting traffic
While smaller projects are typically completed in about a week, city officials say some larger construction efforts are expected to last until late…
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HSOY needs community help amid kitten influx
HSOY is currently taking care of 81 kittens in the shelter, and 121 kittens have been placed in foster homes. They rely on donations and community…
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