Yuma County approves new $535M budget
County officials described the budget as one focused on long-term stability while continuing to provide services without expanding the…
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Firearm found on Ninth Avenue in Yuma
In a press release, YPD says the crash happened in the area S. Ninth Avenue and W. 12th Street after 2 a.m.…
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Options For All expands hands-on job training
Options For All, an Imperial County based nonprofit, and its Project Search connects individuals with disabilities to hands-on internships that helps…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking strong winds and dangerous fire weather conditions
Our Weather Authority First Alert Action Day has been extended as dangerous fire weather conditions, strong winds and blowing dust concerns develop…
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AWC welcomes new president with special reception
Dr. Reetika Dhawan shared how she feels about the new chapter in her life, and what will be her main focus in her new…
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YFD rolls out fast-acting treatment for heat-related emergencies
YFD says the Titan Rapid Cooling Bags are a safe and effective way to treat victims of extreme…
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Calexico school board renames Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) voted to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School to Desert Valley Elementary School Thursday…
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Car shooting investigation in Calexico continues
Earlier this month, officers responded to the Calexico Brewing Company, located in the area of M L King Blvd, after an employee’s car was…
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Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case
This comes after the jury, over 14 hours of deliberations, deadlocked on all three charges 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht…
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John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, pleads guilty
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty Friday morning to one count of unauthorized retention of National Defense…
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Firefighters knock down Boyle Heights Fire
Firefighters say a fire that burned for a week in a huge cold food storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been knocked…
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Two men arrested for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old girl in Arizona identified
68-year-old Patrick Sanchez Jr. and his brother, 60-year-old Manuel Sanchez, are facing several charges, including custodial interference, unlawful…
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Great Community Fair happening in Calipatria this weekend
Great Community Fair is taking place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bill E. Young Middle School, located at 220 S. International Blvd, at 8:30…
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Hydration stations bring Niland relief
Good samaritans and residents in Niland are joining stepping up to help those in the community stay hydrated and protect themselves against…
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Imperial County backs state bill to strip tax exemptions from private detention centers
The 5-0 vote formally aligns local leadership with Senate Bill (SB) 420, an initiative designed to strip charitable property tax welfare exemptions…
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Salton City murder suspects back in court
The defendants accused of murdering a man in Salton City made another court appearance…
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Gas prices in Arizona continue to drop
AAA says Yuma is sitting at $4.26 a gallon while Phoenix and Tucson are seeing gas prices at $3.99 a gallon and $3.95 a gallon respectively, and…
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Yuma doctor indicted by grand jury
Dr. Irfan Fazil, 54, is accused of operating a racketeering enterprise to defraud AHCCCS out of millions of dollars between July of last year and May…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extreme heat sticking around; slight cooldown this weekend
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remains in effect Thursday as dangerous heat continues across the Desert Southwest, increasing winds are…
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Yuma High School to hold band registration
YHS says the registration is taking place Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the school from 5 p.m. to 7…
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