Yuma-area Democrats hope to take full control of a blue-leaning Legislative District 23
In 2022, Democrats were surprised to see Republicans being elected in a largely blue legislative district in southern Arizona. Now, Democrats are adopting a new strategy to get that seat. In 2022, Republican political rookie Michel Peña won elections to the House of Representatives 23, which includes parts of Yuma County, Goodyear and West Pinal […]
Yuma-area state senators, representatives review last session at AWC town hall
Despite the contentious political situation at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, the 23rd and 25th Congressional Districts include parts of Yuma County during a town hall held at Arizona Western College on Tuesday. Four state representatives and two state senators spoke about the collaboration. The session, which lasted about 90 minutes, saw Democratic state […]
Teen arrested as suspect in murder of older Yuma-area couple
A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday as a suspect in the murder of an elderly Yuma-area couple. Romeo Jay Arellano, of Yuma, has been charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder in the deaths of Manuel Marquez, 82, and Patricia Marquez, 79, according to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office. Officers dispatched to a burglary […]
Refuge Fire destroys natural habitat at Yuma-area refgue
Yuma, Arizona (AZFamily) — Firefighters have made great strides in putting out the Yuma County Refuge Fire, but are concerned about the destruction the blaze has left in its wake. The fire is now 95 percent contained and has burned 1,042 acres since it began over Memorial Day weekend. Due to this fire, Imperial National […]
