June ballots for Imperial County races
The candidates on the ballot for Imperial County Superior Court judge seats 2-4 are running unopposed for each seat…
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Imperial County man arrested for robbery facing additional charges
Police say 24-year-old Emmanuel Javier Contreras posted a $50,000 bail and was being released, when officers with the El Centro Police Department…
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Opening statements underway in trial of Yuma man accused of murdering son
The prosecution is saying 38-year-old Daniel Harris was intentful when he murdered his own son, 24-year-old Michael Patrick Reiter, in September of…
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Mother of child who died after being left inside hot car for 12 hours in Mexicali faces prison time
According to the Baja California Attorney General’s Office, prosecutors are seeking 15 years in prison against the 40-year-old…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs attends Future48 manufacturing facility opening in Wellton
The new facility will support hands-on training in electrical technology, manufacturing, internet fiber and solar energy where programs are designed…
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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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Lutes Casino and Yuma Jazz Company to host Summer Jazz Series
The event kicks off Friday, May 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will feature a live performance by Eloisa…
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Kofa student receives $20k scholarship
The scholarship was funded by the Helios Foundation and other Arizona organizations who awarded five seniors with the opportunity to further their…
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CUHSD senior creates inclusive dance for ESN students and their families
According to a press release, the dance, called “A Night with the Stars,” took place last month at the schools’s multi-purpose room, and was created…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid scam traffic texts
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering ways for consumers to avoid scam traffic texts. BBB has received several reports of these text message scams…
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Ted Turner, CNN founder, dies at 87
Turner launched CNN on June 1, 1980. It was the first 24-hour, all-news network and it revolutionized the…
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German Shepherd rescues owner from bobcat attack in Arizona
Moses, a six-year-old German Shepherd, is being crowned a hero after saving his owner from a rabid…
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Hazen Fire burns over 1,100 acres, 45% contained
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s (DFFM) post on X, the fire has burned 1,138 acres and is 45%…
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Imperial Valley College celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Students and faculty at Imperial Valley College celebrated Cinco de Mayo Tuesday with food, music, and culture. For many, it wasn’t just about the…
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President Trump suspends Project Freedom
President Donald Trump is putting Project Freedom on hold in the Strait of Hormuz to give time to try to reach a broad peace agreement with…
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Yuma shooting trial ends in mistrial
25-year-old Gabriel Taddei was on trial for two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, but after six days, jurors could not reach a unanimous…
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Tracking calmer winds and big warm-up ahead
As a current low-pressure system works its way out of the Desert Southwest, tracking calmer winds and cool temperatures through midweek. For the…
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Freedom Library awards scholarships, promotes civil discourse at annual forum
The event highlighted students who completed Freedom Library classes, awarding select participants with academic scholarships and travel seminar…
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From pasture to petals: A Yuma field comes alive at 3A Farms
What was once a 30-year-old pasture has been transformed into rows of sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias, marking a new chapter for the…
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Veteran-owned Camp Titan Fitness honored as Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year
One of the recipients is Peter Romero, owner of Camp Titan Fitness in Yuma. The Veteran-owned, family-operated gym focuses on strength,…
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