YPD dedicate new evidence storage facility to fallen Lt. Daniel P. Elkins
The facility provides a larger, more secure space for storing and processing evidence while also serving as a lasting memorial to Elkins and Arizona…
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Mexicali business leaders introduce plan to cut border wait times
The proposal would create a dedicated lane for trusted travelers crossing into Mexico at the Calexico Port of…
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Imperial County Superior Court dismisses data center lawsuit
The court determined the lawsuit, filed by Imperial County Computer Manufacturing, LLC and Sebastian Rucci, presented no admissible evidence…
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Missing person: Ramsey McNeal
YCSO says 55-year-old Ramsey McNeal of San Diego was last seen Tuesday, at around 7 p.m., near the boat ramp at Mittry…
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Mireya Bran runs for Somerton City Council
Bran’s platform focuses on supporting families, strengthening public safety and encouraging the growth of small…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent stabbed, suspect shot and killed
It happened at the Blythe Station Friday, July 10 at around 7:10 p.m., CBP said in a statement provided to News…
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Jose Mena runs for Mayor of Somerton
Mena says his platform focuses on listening to residents, strengthening city departments that are short-staffed, and promoting economic growth by…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking hot and humid conditions with storm potential
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remains in effect through Thursday night due to extreme heat and high humidity. I am also tracking…
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Cal Fire battles Thorn Fire in California
The Thorn Fire is burning in the area of Buckthorn and Clover Trail, near Golden Acorn Casino, with nearly 600 acres burned so…
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Travis Manion Foundation to host Yuma 9/11 Heroes Run
The annual event is taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Colorado River State Historic Park at 6:30…
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Detainees craft 100 blankets for Imperial County children in crisis
Female residents at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) recently traded their regular routines for crochet needles, handcrafting and…
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Yuma City Council approves to keep SROs at four YUHSD campuses
Yuma City Council members approved an agreement Wednesday night that would keep school resource officers (SRO) at four Yuma Union High School…
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City of Yuma searches for next administrator
The search for City of Yuma’s next administrator is now underway, and city leaders want to hear from the…
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How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the…
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SLPD receives federal grant to fund border security
Operation Stone Garden is a grant that will help enhance border security and assist local agencies. The money allows SLPD to partner with Border…
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Argentina defeats England in FIFA World Cup semi-finals
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close, Argentina defeated England, and will go face-to-face with Spain…
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City of El Centro to temporarily close Bark Park for annual maintenance
The closure, taking place Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026, is for annual…
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Better Business Bureau: Air duct cleaning
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) suggests cleaning every three to five years, but the US Environmental Protection Agency recommends…
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