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Somerton City council votes to fill two vacant police officer positions

SOMERTON, Ariz. - A local law enforcement agency is hiring. The Somerton City Council has unanimously approved to open two police positions that were previously halted because of city budget cuts. More>>

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Unemployment benefit claims hit a 4 year low
YUMA, AZ - Unemployment benefit claims have fall to their lowest point in four years, that according to the U.S. Labor Department. Last week 340,000 people made first time claims, the lowest since before the financial crisis started back in 2008.More >>
Jury starts deliberations in AEA fraud trial
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Closing arguments have concluded in the AEA fraud trial against Yuma couple Bill and Rhonda Liddle. Assistant U.S. District Attorney Raymond Woo delivered the last closing argument this morning. He says the defense is right and it's a case about wonderland.More >>
Arizona senate panel approves online sales tax
An Arizona senate panel moves forward to change laws to specifically force Amazon.com to start collecting sales tax. The panel unanimously voted to move forward on forcing Amazon.com to collect and pay sales tax on items shipped to Arizona residents.More >>
Arizona Bill to charge online sales tax
Arizona law makers are working on a bill to try and collect sales tax on purchases made online. But one online company says it's illegal. A bill unanimously endorsed by a senate committee would classify Amazon as an in-state retailer for tax purposes because it has distribution centers in Arizona.More >>
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.More >>
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Top of the Kress could soon shutdown
A Yuma night club's light's could soon go dark after the owner loses in bankruptcy court.More >>
Yuma County unemployment rates continue to drop
YUMA, Ariz. - Unemployment rates continue to drop in the desert southwest. According to the latest Arizona employment report by the Department of Administration, Yuma County's unemployment rate was 23.1 percent last month.More >>
Yuma unemployment rates decline in November
YUMA, Ariz. - Unemployment rates across the desert southwest are dropping. According to a report by the Arizona Department of Administration people out of work in Yuma County has decreased by almost three percent last month.More >>
SDSU-IV application deadline approaching
San Diego State University- Imperial Valley will be accepting applications for the fall 2012 semester until January 31st of next year.More >>
Yuma Del Sol Market employee's want to form a union
Workers from the Del Sol Market 16th Street and 4th Avenue in Yuma were outside their place of employment Thursday night, fighting for better working conditions and benefits, as they try to form a union.More >>
CVB Opens New Branch in El Centro
The Community Valley Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their second permanent branch located at 1443 Main Street in El Centro, California. More >>
Wireless company offers free cell phones to needy
A local wireless provider is offering free cell phones for the needy living in Yuma County. Safelink Link Wireless is giving low-income families a change to stay connected.More >>
Study: IV residents struggle to buy food
With high unemployment rates in the Imperial Valley more and more people are struggling to put food on the table. A new study says about 20,000 Imperial Valley residents cannot afford food.More >>
College Application workshops in Imperial Valley
San Diego State University held one of many College Application Workshops today at their Imperial Valley campus. High school seniors got the chance to receive professional assistance completing their college applications. More >>
FedEx celebrates the grand opening of a new retail center in Yuma
A new shipping facility is now available in the Desert Southwest for those shipping packages anywhere in the world.

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Bad economic news taking toll on Americans' emotions
With headlines using words like "plummet" and "dive" to describe steep stock market declines this week, experts say many Americans' emotions are also in a downward spiral.More >>
Is a cash-in refinance a good idea?
Does it make sense to pay down your mortgage in order to be able to refinance at today's super-low rates? Is this a good strategy for homeowners who are underwater?More >>

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The brands American men and women desire most

Men and women don't often see eye to eye, except for this: What brand do they mutually desire most? Southwest Airlines. More>>

Five leadership mistakes of the Galactic Empire

The Galactic Empire in Star Wars is a quintessential example of how not to effectively run an organization. Let's take a look at five of the Empire's biggest mistakes. More>>

8 inventions that made our lives easier

These inventions in the fields of finance, healthcare, technology, food and energy have greatly improved our standard of living. More>>

Kathy Ireland: Swimsuit cover girl turned $2 billion business model

Kathy Ireland, who has graced the SI Swimsuit cover three times in the past, has built a mega-business out her mega-modeling-brand. More>>

Growing industries in need of workers in 2012

The employment outlook is starting to look brighter. These job sectors and industries are expected to have a need for more workers in 2012. More>>

Clint Eastwood's 'Halftime in America' ad a new ballgame

Every once in a while, a Super Bowl ad changes the game. This year Chrysler did so with its "Halftime in America" ad featuring Clint Eastwood. More>>

Why J.C. Penney will be the most interesting retailer of 2012

J.C. Penney just blew up its brand, in a good way, thanks to a new management team with some radical new ideas. J.C. Penney is about to be the most interesting retail story of the year. More>>

10 reasons not to invest in Facebook

Facebook may be worth a half-trillion dollars by 2015, but not everyone's confident that the social network will be worth the investment when it goes public. More>>

What's next for Occupy Wall Street? Activists target foreclosure crisis

As the protest movement heads into spring, Occupy Wall Street activists are interrupting foreclosure auctions and helping families re-occupy their homes. More>>

How Romney would rank among the richest U.S. presidents

The release of Mitt Romney' tax return makes clear that if he becomes president, he would be among the richest individuals to hold that office. But not the richest. More>>

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