Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax…
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Retirement community reopens its doors in Yuma
The Desert Rose Retirement Community says its renovation had a price tag of over $1.8 million. The refresh and the design upgrades were made for…
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City of Calexico announces Recreation & Cultural Arts programs through spring 2026
The City of Calexico is planning to host multiple events focused on the arts in fall and…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Increased chances for showers & thunderstorms across the desert
The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the extreme heat warning to remain in effect until 8:00 p.m.…
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Mayor of San Luis, Arizona and two council members could face recall proceedings
Mayor Nieves Riedel and City Council members Luis Cabrera and Lizeth Servín are facing a possible recall…
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AWC Foundation to celebrate two 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The event, taking place at the AWC Schoening Conference Center on Friday, October 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., will honor Maria Chavoya and Moses…
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City of El Centro announces overnight road closure on Main Street
According to a press release, the closure starts at 9:00 p.m. Thursday and will go until Friday at 5:00…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona…
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Beef prices in the U.S. reach record highs due to cattle shortage
On a trip to some random grocery stores, shoppers are encountering some mouth-watering steaks with eye-watering prices, ranging from $12 to $21 to…
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IVC and El Centro Public Library team up to provide English and U.S. citizenship classes
Library Director Carla Mason says registration to attend the classes will open Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00…
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Trial date moved for one of the suspects in Yuma house party shooting
21-year-old Aden Arviso is charged with murdering 19-year-old Danny Garcia and 20-year-old Ande Blackthunder. His trial was set to begin in…
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Opening statements for trial of Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child set to begin
48-year-old Randall Medders is facing five counts of child molestation, five counts of child abuse, and ten counts of aggravated assault with sexual…
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YCADC highlights Overdose Awareness Month
The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) is observing Overdose Awareness Month to honor the lives lost to…
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Local mother battles through another surgery following tumor removal
27-year-old Jasmin Williams was first diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her pancreas, however things soon became even more…
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Yuma County Cooperative Extension hosts safety day for tractors and forklifts
The Yuma County Cooperative Extension hosted a safety day for people who use heavy machinery in agriculture to help avoid accidents while on the…
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Suspect in Target parking lot shooting in Texas identified
Officials in Austin, Texas have released a mugshot of the Target shooting suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ethan…
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Young girl found dead in San Luis, Mexico canal
Mexican media outlets report that the girl was found in a canal on Monday night after she went missing from her…
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Two people in Calexico turn themselves in following fight near the border
According to a press release, it happened in the area of E. First Street after 4:30 a.m. Saturday after a caller said multiple people were involved…
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Walk to End Alzeheimer’s to be held in Yuma in November
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be at West Wetlands Park (282 N. 12th Ave.) on November…
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Trial dates set for Yuma man charged of murdering a woman and her unborn baby
29-year-old Alexander Delcid faces 14 felony counts, including two counts of murder, in the shooting death of Alexis Rodriguez in September of…
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