February marks Heart Health Month: Doctor shares tips to protect your heart
February is officially Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the…
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USDA visit highlights Yuma’s unique role in U.S. agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, served as the keynote speaker on the…
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Senator Gallego hosts town hall to listen to Yuma County residents
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Thursday to host a town hall meeting focused on understanding how immigration and workforce issues…
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Grandmother of child who was allegedly murdered by mother speaks out
Leia Lentz made her first courtroom appearance this week in El Centro in connection with the torture and murder of her 5-year-old son, Joseph…
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Mexicali sees heavy damages after strong winds
No injuries were reported, but more than 30 wind-related incidents happened, causing power outages in several…
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President Trump holds first meeting with Board of Peace
President Trump held the first meeting of his Board of Peace Thursday morning, created following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and…
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Yuma Catholic advances to State Championship with 5-1 semifinal win
Yuma Catholic came into the semifinal with just one loss and one tie on the season, trying to make it back to the state title game, and they took…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking strong winds and dust on this Wednesday
It has been a pretty windy and dusty day. I am tracking lighter winds, but still staying breezy through Thursday. Temperatures will also be cooler…
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics…
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Options For All brings inclusive job fair to Calexico
Job seekers were able to meet with potential employers, fill out resumess, and network in addition to finding…
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High winds hit Imperial County
It also blew tree branches and cause reduced visibility and poor air quality. Officials warned of potential hazards which could become…
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Windy conditions sweep through Yuma
Strong winds and cooler temperatures made for a noticeably different day across Yuma, with blowing dust lingering into the evening…
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Man accused of murdering T’neya Tovar pleads not guilty
51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom was in an El Centro criminal courtroom Wednesday wearing a red jailhouse uniform and…
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20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their…
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Man drowns in canal following crash near County 8th Street
On Tuesday, February 17, at about 3:49 p.m., YCSO was called about a crash in the area of E. County 8th Street and Avenue 44…
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Human remains found in clandestine graves in San Luis, Rio Colorado
Authorities and search groups have located a new clandestine grave containing human remains in the municipality of San Luis Río Colorado, reigniting…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva conducts oversight visit at detention center in Eloy
According to a press release, the visit was part of the Rep. Grijalva’s “ongoing oversight responsibilities to ensure transparency, accountability,…
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Better Business Bureau: How to freeze your credit
Consumers in the United States have access to a powerful tool, the credit freeze, to lock down their credit reports and prevent identity thieves from…
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Local elementary school shows appreciation for agricultural industry
Gary A. Knox Elementary School celebrated their annual Ag Day celebration. Students got the chance to see up close at what the industry is all…
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Six skiers rescued, nine missing following avalanche near Lake Tahoe
An avalanche near Lake Tahoe has triggered a massive search and rescue effort, with several skiers rescued and others still missing in dangerous…
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