Breast cancer survivor and single mother of one seeks community help to avoid homelessness
A single mother and her eight-year-old son are facing homelessness and are turning to the community to ask for…
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Coffee shop in Winterhaven earns certification
Spirit Mountain, a coffee shop in Winterhaven, has recently earned a national certification for its roasted…
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No evidence against former Mexicali police chief
Former Mexicali Police Chief Pedro Ariel Mendivil, who was arrested and accused of multiple criminal charges last month, was…
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Sentencing for Yuma man convicted of shooting his friend rescheduled
20-year-old Keith Simmons was found guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful discharge of a weapon back in June for the August 2024 death of…
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AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s…
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Appeals court blocks White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court ruled Friday by a 2 to 1 vote, affirming a federal judge’s decision to block construction of President Donald Trump’s…
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Man accused of starting Gann Fire previously sentenced for causing 2018 fire
The Gann Fire continues to burn in Calaveras County, California, and new details are coming out about the man accused of starting the…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extreme heat and high humidity
The heat and sticky conditions are staying put across the Desert Southwest. A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day is staying in effect until 8…
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Back to school supply drive and fashion show coming to the Imperial Valley Mall
Access to Thrive’s Compassion and Action is inviting the community to a back to school fashion show and supply drive at the Imperial Valley Mall…
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Brawley High student takes local leadership to national stage
Lucca Rubin, an incoming junior at Brawley Union High School (BUHS), has been selected as one of just 16 students nationwide to serve on the National…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and water policy expert weigh in on Colorado River crisis
The Bureau of Reclamation has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for new guidelines governing Colorado River…
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Joe Fisher Sr., long-time Yuma resident and former business owner, passes away
Fisher was the owner of Fisher Automotive before selling to Chapman, and he was very well-known in the community, remembered for his charity and…
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President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism
In an Oval Office announcement, President Trump spoke to reporters, calling the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship “very…
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Arizona primary produces three winners in South Yuma County
In San Luis, Erik Luzanilla won one of the open seats on the City Council while in Somerton, Jose Moreno was elected to the Somerton City Council…
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Somerton school teacher accused of having drugs on campus formally charged
55-year-old Deana Lynn Salter is facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs in a school zone, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug…
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U.K. clears Paramount-WBD merger
A potential hurdle in Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery has been cleared. The Completion and Markets Authority (CMA), the…
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Detective in Southern California shot during investigation
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) said the shooting was reported at about 3:15 p.m.…
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Buc-ee’s files trademark lawsuit against mini mart in Ohio over logo
The store on the receiving end of the lawsuit, filed last week, is Beaver’s Mini Mart, located in Beavercreek,…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extended extreme heat and increasing humidity
Our extreme heat warning is EXTENDED yet again due to the ongoing heat and humid conditions. With the higher humidity, it is making it feel even…
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Yuma City Council certifies primary election results
The City of Yuma has officially canvassed the results of last month’s primary election, certifying the vote totals and confirming the city’s…
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