A new bill could require California to test wastewater in Central Valley

State Sen. Melissa Haltado (D-Sanger) is frustrated by the lack of wastewater monitoring for H5N1 bird flu in the state’s most at-risk communities. On Tuesday, she introduced a bill to fix it. Called the Wastewater Monitoring Act, if passed, at least one wastewater monitoring site is required in all California counties. The bill requires the […]

Brady Fire Update: Evacuation Orders Remain in Place for Mayer, Arizona – Shelter & Safety Resources Available | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yabapai County Emergency Management Office (YCOEM) is working closely with the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), Prescott National Forest, and other fire agencies involved in the Brady Fire near Mayer, Arizona. At this point, the Zones YCU-2174-B and YCU-2216 are still in GO status. GO means leaving immediately. Don’t wait. Collect only important items […]

Former LA Deputy Found Guilty in Yavapai County for Attempting to Exploit Minors – Faces Over 26 Years in Prison | Prescott Valley Times local news

On February 7, 2025, Yabapai County ju judges said 68-year-old Prescott resident Jeffrey Joseph York lured minors for two counts of sexual exploitation and sexual activity with minors. He discovered that he had committed a crime. York is a retired deputy from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrand thanked the ju-secret […]

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Issues Sex Offender Community Notification for Cottonwood, AZ | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office must publish the following information in accordance with ARS 13-3825, a community notice regarding the Sex Offenders Act: The offenders in this publication indicate that he lives in an unconsolidated area of ​​Yabapai County. This is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Agency with jurisdiction to which offenders reside […]

Find Your Career at The Prescott Valley Job Fair

Audio articles of speech made possible by Quest grants at Yavapai College. A tuition-free industry recognizes your career certificate. Yabapi College and the Regional Economic Development Centre (REDC) are partnering with other community organizations to sponsor the Prescott Valley Job Fair, which will be held at the Findrate Yota Centre on September 17, 2024. Participants […]

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Safe Celebrations with Enhanced DUI Patrols and Traffic Enforcement | Prescott Valley Times local news

As specially disabled driving enforcement patrols continue for the New Year holidays in Yabapai County, the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office is strongly encouraged that citizens celebrate responsibly. YCSO hosted the Tri City DUI Task Force before Christmas, joined Cottonwood PD and five other agents over the weekend to participate in the details at Verde Valley, […]