Investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that Amigo Farms, Inc. failed to pay lettuce pickers at fields in Winterhaven, California, for time spent on the job waiting for ice to melt off the produce in the winter months. At times, the thaw could take 1 to 3 hours per
Continue ReadingA Nintendo classic, is making a comeback as one of the hottest holiday items. The Nintendo NES Classic Edition. Jorge Cedeno is the first person in line at the Yuma Palms Best Buy, he’s been waiting since 6PM the day before. “I’m looking forward to it, cause I’ve never owned one before, I was a
Continue ReadingThe All-American Canal was recognized as a national historic landmark 80 years after it was built. The recognition was made by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Diego Chapter during a ceremony, Monday. The canal carries an average of 2.6 million acre-feet of water in the Imperial Valley alone, making it the largest
Continue ReadingSurveillance video shows what appears to be a FedEx driver in Glendale hanging on the side of his van as he gets carjacked. Glendale police say the suspects took off with the large white van on Tuesday after carjacking the FedEx driver while armed. The theft occurred near North 86th Drive and West Oregon Avenue.
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: As the year comes to an end many companies are still seeing the same old trends when it comes to employees using their paid vacation days. According to several studies employees have reported being discouraged by their employers, some say they just have too much work
Continue ReadingA un residente de Brawley le fue quitada la vida despues de haber recibido un disparo por un policía en su casa. A eso de las 7 de la mañana la policía de Brawley respondió a una llamada sobre un sujeto de suicidio. Cuando los oficiales ingresaron a su hogar al norte de la avenida
Continue ReadingThe City of Yuma is proposing a new project that promises 100 news jobs for the Yuma community. On Wednesday, the city council will make a decision on selling 17 acres of surplus real property to a Georgia based company, ST Partners, known commercially as Almark Foods. ST Partners is planning on building a new
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a man suspected of smuggling drugs inside the transmission case of his vehicle. The suspect described as a 30 year old man was approached at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Salton City by a canine team that alerted authorities . Agents discovered five plastic wrapped bundles with cocaine
Continue ReadingPolice officers shot and killed a suicidal man during a call. Officers say they were called out after someone reported a suicidal man in the area of the 500 block N. Imperial Avenue around 7:20 a.m. When officers got there, the man was allegedly holding a knife and refusing to comply with their orders and
Continue ReadingBefore the sun rises, forty thousand workers head to the fields, collecting produce for the community. “Labor of Love” is a local program that donates various items to farm workers. Susan Sternitzke is a part of the cause, saying it makes her feel good to give back. “We wouldn’t be able to eat fresh produce
Continue ReadingA U.S. Border Patrol agent shot an undocumented immigrant in the leg after a scuffle between the two. According to a press release issued by border patrol, t he incident happened Friday night west of Douglas, Arizona. The agent was called out to two men entering the country illegally. When agent confronted the men one
Continue ReadingAs travelers gear up for the holidays U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officials are reminding the public about the I-94 permit and sharing some tips on hopefully making your commute a little smoother. “During the Christmas season we always have a large influx of travelers coming through the port coming north going south, and so
Continue ReadingEl programa ‘Labor of Love’ es una forma de agradecerle a los trabajadores del campo su gran aportación a la comunidad, este año el programa le pide a la comunidad su ayuda con gift cards. “Estamos pidiendo a la comunidad que nos ayuden con tarjetas de regalo de mínimo $5, y esas tarjetas se quedaran
Continue ReadingThe woman accused of setting multiple fires in Yuma appears in front of judge. Janice Pablo is pleading not guilty to the crimes against her. Those are arson related charges dating back to December 5, 2016, when she allegedly sparked multiple fires at her home, at the Food City on Eighth Street – both inside
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: The Electoral College has cast their ballots today to make President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory an official one. Across the country protests have spawned; protesters calling on electors to vote against their states. President-elect Trump needs 270 votes to become President and according to election analysts the
Continue ReadingCalexico CUATES Baja Off-Road club member Robert Uribe said he wanted to build wonderful memories in kids’ minds. “Memories. Memories of what they did and when they grow up they can do it as well,” Uribe said. On Sunday, his group took 22 Calexico kids to Heber Sand Dunes Park. “Giving them rides. We’re feeding
Continue ReadingLewis ‘Mucaw’ Jefferson was found dead on a local railroad track on November 26, 2008. His family has been searching for answers since despite detectives declaring the case undetermined. His family still considers the case cold. Mucaw’s grandfather, Preston J. Arrow-Weed, remembers the day he got the news, “The vice president came early in the
Continue ReadingCalexico Police implemented on Friday a traffic focused enforcement operation along major streets and roads of the city. Officials said they stopped suspicious looking vehicles or drivers who did not obey the rules of the road. They said K-9 units were on hand to be used when needed. Officer Ruben Lopez said these operations save
Continue ReadingArizona Governor Doug Ducey signed an agreement between the City of Yuma and Arizona State Parks on Friday. The agreement, which keeps open the major tourist attractions of the Yuma Territorial Prison and the Quartermaster Depot, was approved by the Yuma City Council at a special meeting on Dec. 8. The parks had faced closure
Continue ReadingGovernor Doug Ducey paid a visit to Yuma Friday morning and joined many state leaders at the Yuma Legislative Luncheon. Before the luncheon, the governor toured the heart of Yuma–its fields. “Yuma is a leader across the country and really internationally in terms of leafy green vegetables, vegetables in general, and durum wheat,” expresses Arizona
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