Senior Apartments in Brawley temporarily evacuated to Red Cross emergency shelter
Late Friday evening, dozens of residents at the Cuidad Plaza Senior Apartments in Brawley were informed they had to vacate the premises immediately…
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Rural Metro removes abandoned vehicle found in canal on Eighth Street
According to a post on Rural Metro’s Facebook page, the vehicle was found in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue D at around 8:15 a.m.…
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Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo holds annual meeting
During the meeting, which took place Silver Spur Rodeo Clubhouse at 6 p.m. Saturday, they elected board members, handed out donations, and handled…
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Fire tears through abandoned home in Westmorland
The fire happened at around 3 a.m. Sunday in the area of C Street, near the Westmorland Community Presbyterian…
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YFD responds to vehicle fire on Eighth Street
According to a post on Facebook, the fire happened at around 6 p.m. Saturday in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue…
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33 IVC students receive new laptops
The initiative is supported by the IVC Foundation and AT&T, and funded through a $20,000 grant aimed at expanding digital access in underserved…
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Main Street in El Centro to temporarily close for ‘Embellece El Centro’ Downtown Project
According to a press release, the closure, happening from Sunday, May 17, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, is impacting Main Street from Eighth Street…
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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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