Imperial County District Attorney’s Office swears in first Post-Bar Law Clerk
Stephanie Gerald has been sworn in as the first Post-Bar Law Clerk at the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office in…
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Bark Park set to reopen after renovations
The park underwent construction work including new shade structures, new trash receptacles and a new drinking…
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Yuma Neighbors United striving for cleaner cemetery
Yuma Neighbors United was created with the goal of cleaning and maintaining the cemetery to honor the citizens who helped establish the…
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Man back in court after fight at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex
27-year-old Nofoa Fagaima was charged with aggravated assault and temporary disfigurement after he was arrested for a fight that happened Saturday…
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Three suspects found attempting to flee to California after shooting in Yuma County
Three people were arrested following a shooting in Somerton Wednesday night, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office…
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Imperial County: Election campaigning not allowed within 100 feet of voting center
The Imperial County Registrar of Voters says anyone who is campaigning closer than 100 feet to a voting center could face criminal charges, including…
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Local Yuma post remembers fallen heroes for Memorial Day
VFW Post 8242 said Memorial Day it’s more than a three-day weekend holiday. It’s a time to remember that freedom isn’t free and we have to be…
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Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage
One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life…
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Meet your candidate: Lorena Minor-Montes runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
With Election Day exactly one week away, the race for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors District Five seat is entering its final, high-stakes…
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UCPSA breaks ground on new Yuma facility to expand disability services
United Cerebral Palsy of Souther Arizona (UCPSA) officially broke ground on a new facility in Yuma designed to support the organization’s continued…
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Yuma woman sentenced in connection to the death of two-year-old son
21-year-old Angelina Vasquez has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. This was the maximum she could’ve received based on the plea…
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One injured, one arrested after fight during adult softball tournament
Officers responded Saturday night to the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex after a large fight broke out between two softball…
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1998 death penalty case heads back to court
57-year-old Omar Richard Deen’s was overturned in April of 2026 by the California Supreme Court due to a juror’s personal connection to Calipatria…
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Yuma man arrested and indicted for sexually assaulting a minor
According to a press release, YPD says they received information Friday, May 15, 2026, about a sex offense between the suspect, identified as…
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Imperial Valley College: ‘See something, say something’
Students walking near the library at Imperial Valley College (IVC) were met with an increased safety reminder from campus staff. This comes after an…
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Community Wellness Movie Night happening this summer
The event is taking place every Tuesday, from June 2 to July 14, at 6 p.m. at the MLK Youth Center, located at 300 S. 13th…
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Better Business Bureau: How phone updates can protect your phone from scams
Many scams come to your phone through fake texts or visiting scam websites.
While smartphones have built in scam protections, you may not be keeping…
Mittry Fire burns 184 acres, 70% contained
Fire crews have now reached 70% containment after the Mittry Fire burned 184 acres. The fire is near Mittry Lake, east of the Colorado River and…
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Yuma receives federal grant to explore new ag-tech innovation hub
The proposed incubator would provide startup companies with a dedicated space to build, test, and validate new agricultural technologies before…
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Republican Congressman Andy Biggs visits Yuma while campaigning for Arizona governor
Rep. Biggs spoke to Yuma voters Tuesday, telling them the city of Yuma plays a major role in securing the governor’s…
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