Inmate death at Yuma state prison was gang related
50-year-old Jacob Major was killed last week after he was attacked by several fellow inmates.
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Data center timeline provided at Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
A proposed data center in Imperial County continues to spark debate as locals for and against the center speak out at the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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President Trump orders blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela
On social media Wednesday, President Trump announced a “complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela.”
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Better Business Bureau: Package Delivery Text Scams
Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are hoping shoppers are busy or distracted and will act without thinking.
Continue ReadingResidents of homes built before 1990 will be notified of upcoming water line inspections
As per new nationwide requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the City of Yuma will be notifying residents of any homes built before the year 1990 of inspections to the home’s water line. This is to ensure that the water in the home is safe and clean for the residents.
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New grocery store opens its doors in Calipatria
For the first time in over 30 years, a new grocery store officially opened its doors to residents in the north end of the Imperial Valley.
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ECPD alert locals of stolen Jeeps
Law enforcement is advising locals to secure their vehicles after several jeep wranglers and other similar cars were stolen in Imperial County.
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Tracking warm weather sticking around all week
Well-above-normal temperatures continue for the Desert Southwest, with highs staying in the upper 70s and low 80s. We may see a pattern change for Christmas week.
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Family needs help finding missing pet snake
The family says their boa Jax went missing Sunday and was last seen at their home in the Saguaro Subdivision area in Yuma near.
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Preliminary hearing set in murder case of Yuma man
Six people are charged in connection with Sims’ death, according to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office.
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Locals begin to celebrate Hanukkah
This week, Hanukkah started on Sunday, December 14, encouraging family and friends to come together and celebrate.
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Yuma City Council holds worksession
On the agenda was an update for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, the meeting agenda for Wednesday, December 17’s city council meeting, and an executive session for the purpose of receiving legal advice for items included in both meetings.
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Wheezy’s Grill & Sportsbar partners with the Yuma football club (FC) to raise money for the local soccer community
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The takeover is from 4-7 P.M., inviting soccer fans to enjoy some good food and support the local club. Ten percent of all proceeds from tonight’s takeover will go directly to the Yuma football club (FC), helping support players and programs in the community. The event is meant to bring
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Central Union student earns four associate degrees before graduating high school
An 11th grade student became the youngest graduate of Imperial Valley College’s Dual Enrollment program.
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Los Algodones seeing less winter visitors
With the winter season underway, businesses across the border hope to see an increase in sales, even though they haven’t seen as many winter visitors as before.
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YFD now accepting registrations for Camp Inferno 2026
According to a press release, Camp Inferno will take place from February 5, 2026 to February 7, 2026 at the Public Safety Training Facility, located at 3575 S. Avenue 4E.
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Petition to recall San Luis, Arizona mayor withdrawn
According to San Luis City Council member Lizeth Servin, they didn’t want to confuse the community regarding the dates as there had been a technical change.
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Unemployment rate rises to more than 4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the November jobs report. The numbers show a mixed picture; job growth picked up, but the unemployment rate rose.
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Three SLHS students receive QuestBridge Match Scholarship
According to the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD), the students earned the scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program.
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AWC District Governing Board member named to ACCT Board of Directors
Olivia Zepeda, a member of the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board, has been named to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors.
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