Yuma’s NAACP president invites everyone out to its Juneteenth celebration
With the exception of 2020, Juneteenth has been celebrated each and every year. In most cases, the event is held at Carver Park located in Yuma’s…
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June is elder abuse awareness month in Imperial
Imperial County wants to bring awareness this month to elder abuse even though it won’t be able to hold any in person events due to the pandemic.…
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3.5 magnitude earthquake near Imperial County
Things are getting too close for comfort once again in Imperial…
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Gov. Ducey signs $100 million wildfire bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill providing $100 million in funding to battle wildfires, and to respond to the damage they…
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Ken-ducky Derby raises funds for Children of El Centro, swim scholarships
In collaboration with the City of El Centro, the Kiwanis Club holds a Ken-ducky Derby fundraiser Friday at 540 Park Ave, from 7 p.m. onward,…
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It’s not just Delta — other coronavirus variants worry scientists, also
Coronavirus variants are what keep Dr. Scott Lindquist, an epidemiologist for Washington state, up at…
Continue ReadingTwo suspects plead not guilty in the California road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy
The couple alleged to be involved in a Southern California road rage incident last month that ended in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos…
Continue ReadingCheerleading manager with Down syndrome left out of team photo in junior high yearbook
By David Williams and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The family of a Utah teen with Down syndrome says they’re grateful for the support she’s…
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This House Democrat is trying to end food insecurity in the United States
On Capitol Hill at the height of the pandemic, Rep. Jim McGovern could always be spotted wearing a black mask with the words “end hunger now!” in…
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Police identify West Valley shooter, charge with first-degree murder
Peoria Police Department identifies 19-year-old Ashin Tricarico as the suspect in Thursday’s West Valley shooting spree which left one person dead…
Continue ReadingMichigan attorney general will not charge county commissioner who displayed a gun during a virtual meeting
By Ganesh Setty, CNN Citing a lack of evidence of malicious intent, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will not pursue charges against a county…
Continue ReadingFlorida officials will allow Sarasota to display rainbow lights on a bridge for Pride Month after all
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN A Florida agency is now allowing the city of Sarasota to light up a local bridge for Pride Month, after initially denying the…
Continue ReadingBiden pushes more Americans to get vaccinated after passing 300 million dose benchmark
President Joe Biden on Friday marked the United States administering 300 million Covid-19 shots in 150 days, urging unvaccinated Americans to roll up…
Continue ReadingColorado judge finds Christian baker broke state discrimination law by refusing to bake a birthday cake for a trans woman
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A Colorado baker, who was the subject of a 2018 Supreme Court case for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, has…
Continue ReadingDozens of Portland police officers resign from team that responds to protests after member is indicted
By Cheri Mossburg, Peter Nickeas and Emma Tucker, CNN A day after a Portland police officer was indicted for allegedly beating a protester, about 50…
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Satellite images show extreme drought drying up California reservoirs
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN; Photo Editing by Will Lanzoni, CNN As extreme drought continues to choke the southwest, new satellite images are showing the…
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Yuma police warn of online puppy scam
Police warn the community of scammers claiming to sell puppies on several Facebook groups using a fake…
Continue Reading2-year-old killed, 3 others injured in two shootings on Detroit freeways
By Amanda Watts and Dakin Andone, CNN A 2-year-old was killed and three others — including a 9-year-old — were wounded in two separate…
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Tips for beating the heat this summer in the desert southwest
Triple-digit temperatures are among us, and it’s time to keep ourselves and our homes cooler this time around. But how is that possible when electric…
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More than 92,000 drug overdose deaths in 2020
Preliminary data from the CDC published on Wednesday shows that a record number of people died from drug overdoses last…
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