Summer program launches in Somerton focused on training future healthcare professionals
This six-week summer initiative is designed to engage high school students in health-related and community service activities across various…
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Imperial County sees low voter turnout
Once again, Imperial County saw low voter turnout for the California Primary Election. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ website is showing a…
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Yuma doctor charged in fraud scheme totaling more than $36 million; alleged ties to Mexico drug cartels
A Yuma doctor is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s…
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Tracking more June heat for the rest of the week
Triple-digit heat will be staying put in the Desert Southwest for the rest of the week and into the weekend. I am tracking breezier conditions and a…
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Yuma man charged with murder of his son sentenced to prison
38-year-old Daniel Harris will serve 16 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree…
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Yuma man convicted of second-degree murder sentenced
40-year-old Nicholas Harder has been sentenced to 71 years in prison and will serve his terms…
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City of San Luis council member sentenced for unlawful flight
42-year-old Tadeo De La Hoya has been sentenced to 24 months of probation with no jail…
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Yuma Valley Aquatic Center set to reopen this weekend after renovations
Renovations started last November and wrapped up earlier this year, and the pool will reopen on…
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Tracking triple-digit heat for the Desert Southwest
It may not be officially summer just yet, but we are having summer-like temperatures for the rest of the week. Highs will be in the mid-100s,…
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Yuma City Council considers placing Proposition 436 on November ballot
Proposition 436 asks voters to approve a $30 million permanent base adjustment to the city’s expense…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Yuma businesses join statewide America 250 celebration with special food and drink deals
The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary continues this week as Yuma businesses take part in a statewide celebration centered around food,…
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Strong Beginnings launches community funded sensory classroom grant contest for teachers
A local nonprofit is giving Yuma-area teachers an opportunity to enhance their classrooms through a new community-driven grant program focused on…
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Yuma students can receive free sports physicals through summer program
Student-athletes across Yuma County can get ready for the upcoming school year with the help of free sports physicals being offered through a…
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Holtville High School athlete finishes fifth in state in 300m hurdles
As just a junior at Holtville High School, Isabel Garcia has been to state track and field twice. Her sophomore year, she finished ninth. This year,…
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Yuma doctor arrested for theft and fraud
A well-known Yuma doctor is behind bars facing three felony charges, and is now part of an investigation launched by the Arizona Attorney General’s…
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Alvarado and Hawk lead early in Imperial County Supervisor races
Local candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors are holding their breath as election results continue to trickle…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding constipation
Leala Martinez, nurse practitioner with Exceptional Community Hospital in Yuma, explains warning signs people should never…
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Missing teen from San Luis, Arizona found dead on Adams Avenue
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at about 10:08 a.m., deputies were called about a body in the area of Adams…
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California governor’s race too close to call
California is known for counting ballots well after Election Day, so final results could take days or even weeks to become…
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