20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their…
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Man drowns in canal following crash near County 8th Street
On Tuesday, February 17, at about 3:49 p.m., YCSO was called about a crash in the area of E. County 8th Street and Avenue 44…
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Local elementary school shows appreciation for agricultural industry
Gary A. Knox Elementary School celebrated their annual Ag Day celebration. Students got the chance to see up close at what the industry is all…
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Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child accepts plea deal
46-year-old James David Schultz pleaded guilty to sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a…
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz tours Imperial Regional Detention Facility
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) visited the Imperial Regional Detention Facility Tuesday, calling for stronger federal…
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Over 60 dogs found in Brawley home
More than 60 dogs were removed from a single home in Brawley. Shelter officials say the animals were found in extremely poor…
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The Imperial Valley Symphony presenting Spring Serenade in March
The Imperial Valley Symphony will play the Spring Serenade at the Jimmie Cannon Theater on March 28, 2026, starting at 7…
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Police release booking photo for suspect in T’Neya Tovar murder investigation
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department released the booking photo for the man accused of the murder of a 17-year-old girl whose remains were…
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One man dead in off-highway crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened in the Open Desert Area south of State Route 78, east of Old Mine Road, Friday at around 6 p.m.…
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City of Calexico to host Easter Egg Hunt
According to the City, the event is taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Crummett…
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Suspect in Yuma jewelry store theft sentenced
36-year-old Deandre Lamar Wells has been sentenced to four years of intensive probation after pleading guilty to theft last…
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Second Annual Desert Trail Ride happening this weekend
The Second Annual Desert Trail Ride, taking place Saturday at the Carefree Village Resort, located at 3900 S. Avenue 8 1/2 E, brings our local heroes…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego to host town hall in San Luis, Arizona
According to a press release, the “Town Hall on the Frontera,” taking place in San Luis Thursday at 4:15 p.m., is to focus on immigration and…
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YPD to participate in 13th Annual Fry’s Fuel of Dreams
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the Fry’s located on S. Fourth Avenue Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6…
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YFD responds to house fire on Fifth Street
According to a press release, the fire happened at around 7 p.m. Friday in the area of Fifth Street and 17th…
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YFD responds to vehicle fire on W. 20th Place
In a press release, the fire happened in the area of W. 20th Place and S. 25th Drive at around 2:40 a.m.…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls holds meet & greet for re-election campaign
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls is running for re-election and held a meet and greet event Monday evening to give locals a chance to ask questions, hear…
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Locals make the most of Presidents’ Day weather
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day was in effect across the Yuma area as wind and rain move through the region, but not everyone is letting…
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Suspect arrested in I Street shooting in Brawley
According to a post on Facebook, the shooting happened in the area of I Street before 7 a.m. last…
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