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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Local nonprofit in Yuma hosts Colorado River clean-up
The event took place at Gateway Park at 7 a.m., with over 30 people volunteering to help clean the Colorado River, according to the organization’s…
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El Charro Café set to host fundraiser for long-time waitress and husband
A portion of the proceeds from sales next Thursday and Friday will be donated to help cover Maria and Cesar Ruan’s expenses as they navigate his…
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Gas prices drop in Yuma, but Arizona still ranks among most expensive states
Despite the price drop, Arizona still ranks in the top ten for the most expensive gas prices in the country. The average price for gas in the state…
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Yuma School District One offers kids free meals for summer
As summer break begins, Yuma school districts are continuing to support local families by providing free meals to children throughout the summer…
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Meet your candidate: Patricia Lizarraga runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
As candidates put the finishing touches on their months-long campaigns, voters are preparing to head to the polls next Tuesday to decide who will…
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Meet your candidate: Joong Kim runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 1
Candidate Joong Kim, a local business owner and former Calexico mayor, claims the county has failed to distribute funds equitably. Kim argues that…
Continue Reading Meet your candidate: Enrique Alvarado runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 1
Alvarado believes his deep local roots provide him with firsthand knowledge of the major issues facing the Imperial Valley. If elected, he plans to…
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One person found dead after car catches fire on State Route 86
At around 3 a.m. Friday, a 61-year-old man driving a 2016 Kenworth Tractor Trailer was driving northbound on State Route 86, when he was rear ended…
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Four people arrested in connection with murder of man in Salton City
Four people arrested in connection with the murder of a Salton City man appeared in court…
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Fire damages two homes in El Centro, power outage affects 100 residents
A devastating house fire fueled by high winds destroyed two properties and displaced a local family in an El Centro neighborhood Thursday…
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IVC students fundraise for a trip to D.C.
The SSS Trio Club set up on campus, selling food and sodas to help pay for another trip, after several students recently met with law makers in…
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Tacos Marlyn named 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year
A Yuma small business is receiving statewide recognition after Tacos Marlyn was named the 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S.…
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WACOG dedicates building in honor of longtime former executive director
Community members, elected officials, friends, and family gathered to honor Brian Babiars, the former Executive Director of the…
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