CALIFORNIA-ARIZONA

Yuma County, Ariz. – Avoid the rush on Election Day by voting early, starting Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Active Early Voters will receive their ballots in the mail soon. Voting from the comfort of your own home will help reduce crowd size on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Any registered voter can vote early in-person from Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to Friday, November 1, 2024. In-person early voting is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 102 S. Main Street. Office will be open late until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024. Voter identification is required to vote. To find out your voting status, visit my.arizona.vote. If you are not currently on the Active Early Voting List and would like to be added, print the request form from the Yuma County we...

San Luis, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis seized over 175 pounds of hard-narcotics in a weekend smuggling attempt. The incident occurred on Saturday September 28, at approximately 10:30 p.m., when CBP officers encountered an 18-year-old male driving a Chevrolet SUV applying for entry from Mexico at the San Luis I Port of Entry. The teenager, a United States citizen, was referred for further examination. In the secondary inspection area, CBP officers used non-intrusive technology to screen the SUV revealing anomalies throughout the vehicle. A canine unit also responded and alerted to the presence of narcotics. During an extensive search of the vehicle, CBP officers discovered and extracted 140 packages of narcotics concealed wi...

Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger with Catholic Diocese of Tucson, Arizona encouraged voters to participate in the coming Elections using their conscience. In a letter, the Priest said that he is “saddened by the divisive rhetoric that pervades our politics, especially around election time.  While as Catholic citizens we are all called to participate and to vote, we must lead by doing so with the utmost respect for the human dignity of each other.”  Bishop Weisenburger added that “The Catholic Church is always nonpartisan, and we strongly encourage faithful citizens to form their consciences well before voting.  For those who are not yet registered to vote for the November 5th general election, the deadline is October 7th, and early voting begins on October 9th.” In the...

Yuma, Ariz. – The City of Yuma reminds residents that the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 election in Arizona is Oct. 7. Yuma voters will elect one seat on the Yuma City Council and one Municipal Court Judge during this election, as well as consider Proposition 425, Mayor and Council Compensation. Voters may check their registration status online through my.arizona.vote or register through servicearizona.com, which are available 24 hours a day. Online registrations through Service Arizona will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Those who prefer to register in person should visit the office of the Yuma County Recorder, 102 S. Main St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The County Recorder will stop taking in-person registrations at 5 p.m. Monday,...

Yuma, Ariz. – Comics, costumes and gaming come together when YumaCon returns Oct. 5-6 to the Yuma Civic Center. YumaCon provides visitors an opportunity to attend discussion panels, play tabletop games or e-sports, and show off their costumes in front of cosplay judges. The event will run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive. Attendees are invited to meet new friends, talk with special guests and groups, and explore the vendor gallery for fan merchandise. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by local restaurant Rolls and Bowls. Ticketing Information Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Yuma Art Center, Yuma Civic Center or Parks and Recreation office at City Ha...

San Luis, AZ– The community is invited to join First-Year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center as they present the Sixth Multilingual Student Expo, themed, “Multilingual Magic of Dreams,” on Wednesday, October 9. This semester, ENG107 and ENG108 multilingual students will explore the profound ways that dreams, aspirations, and ideas are shaped by multilingual expression. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a gallery of artwork, poems, and movie reviews illustrating the dreams of multilingual students. From research presentations on the connection between language and dreams to guided meditations, multilingual dreamscapes, personal testimonies, dance performance, and artistic showcases, the expo highlights the cognitive, emotional...

Cibola High School was recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America, a prestigious designation that highlights the school’s commitment to inclusive excellence. To earn this recognition, a school must meet 10 Special Olympics National Standards of Excellence during an academic year, which includes initiatives such as Special Olympics Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement. Cibola is now the only high school in Yuma County and sixth in the state of Arizona to achieve this honor. Mary Otondo Elementary School is the only other school in the county to earn the distinction. "We are honored to be recognized by the Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion School," CHS Unified Sports teacher Jonica Flore...

Yuma County, Ariz. – In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, Yuma County will conduct two essential Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Tests. These tests reflect our unwavering commitment to ensuring the integrity and security of our election equipment. What is Logic and Accuracy Testing? Logic and Accuracy Testing is a vital procedure that ensures our voting equipment is accurately programmed and capable of correctly tabulating votes for each candidate. This testing is one of several safeguards implemented by county and state officials to maintain a secure and reliable voting process. The L&A tests will be held on: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Both tests will take place at the Yuma County Reco...