One illegal immigrant was arrested after he was found with almost 80 pounds of marijuana, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agents at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station said they received an anonymous call Wednesday regarding suspicious activity near Naco, Ariz. They received an anonymous report of an individual seen picking up
Continue ReadingYuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls’ position along with three other council seats and a presiding municipal court judge are up for grabs this fall. “I think it’s been a very healthy four years. I think we’ve done a lot of great things as a community,” Nicholls said reflecting on his term. Among those opening council positions,
Continue ReadingNeighborhood clean-ups are being offered around the city of Yuma. There are two weeks left of curbside pick-ups for residents who would like household bulk items picked up. Items that can be put on the curb are old refrigerators, appliances, electronics and tires (without rims). For more information on the city’s clean up click here.
Continue ReadingA veteran U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been arrested on suspicion of helping a Mexican national enter the country after that person was banned because of a criminal record. The Department of Justice said Thursday that 42-year-old Felix Cisneros will face a felony charge of assisting an inadmissible alien to enter the United
Continue ReadingLos bomberos usaron las mandíbulas de la vida para rescatar a una mujer despues de que se estrelló en un canal con agua. Oficiales del departamento de bomberos de Somerton Cocopah dicen que el choque sucedió alrededor de la 1:51 p.m., por el Condado 15 y Avenida C. Los testigos dicen que la mujer dejó
Continue ReadingFirefighters used the jaws of life to rescue a woman after she crashed the truck she was driving into a canal with water. Somerton Cocopah Fire Department officials say the crash happened at 1:51 p.m. at the canal on County 15th and Avenue C. Witnesses say the woman allowed the truck to rollover into the
Continue ReadingBrawley Firefighters responded to a small house in the 600 block of First Street this morning. Two people were in the house during the time of the fire but fortunately no one was hurt. We spoke to family members on scene earlier today who did not want to speak on camera but did confirm an
Continue ReadingSe aproxima el día de Pascua y la agencia de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en ingles) explica las formas correctas de cruzar huevos, ya sean cocidos, decorados o rellenos de dulce. De acuerdo a un agente de CBP, las formas de cruzar los huevos son super especificas. “Huevos naturales que son
Continue ReadingThe Imperial Police Department is investigating the death of an elderly man. The man was found dead at a home in the 200 block of 10th Avenue when police responded to an emergency call on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the City of Imperial, officials say they are still trying figure out how the
Continue ReadingCalexico Police said 36-year-old Oscar Valdez was arrested Sunday morning as he ate his way through a large sized combo meal. Calexico Police Officer Ruben Lopez “He’s going to be charged with burglary.” It all started last Thursday with an alleged burglary at a Calexico downtown business on the 400th block of east 2nd Street.
Continue ReadingEl lunes a tempranas horas, un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza fue atacado con piedras, el incidente fue debido a que dos personas habían entrado ilegalmente al país y los agentes las andaban buscando. De acuerdo a oficiales federales, el incidente sucedió a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y Mexico, cerca de
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: Not long after capitol hill announced cuts to public access television a group of Youtubers reacted quickly creating a video that has since gone viral. Since Wednesday, the video has been viewed more than 11 million times. The video is a parody showing the Sesame Street
Continue ReadingArizona’s unemployment rate is up a notch, increasing to 5.1 percent in February from 5 percent in January. The state Department of Administration reports that Arizona’s economy added 27,100 jobs in February as 10 of 11 economic sectors had employment grains and three had losses. The monthly gain was larger than the average since the
Continue ReadingThe “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” event will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Carver Park from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. Participants are invited to show support for victims of crime and learn more about local service providers. Food and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend. Learn what you can do
Continue Reading21-year-old Tiffany Crisp and 26-year-old Angel Lomavitu made their first court appearance Wednesday after authorities say an alleged armed robbery and attempted homicide led police officers on a high-speed pursuit.
Continue ReadingFirefighters with the Yuma Fire Department were called out to Yuma’s North End near 1st Avenue and Colorado Street for reports of downed power lines. The lines had sparked and ignited nearby trees; crews were able to contain the lines and stop the fire from spreading. Crews from Arizona Public Service were also on scene
Continue ReadingResidents at Sun Vista RV Park came home to surprise with fire trucks around their home, and something left cooking in the kitchen. The fire happened Tuesday afternoon when maintenance noticed smoke coming out of a mobile home front window. “We broke the windows and got the tanks out here and had to jump into
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Transporte de California (Caltrans) destaco los próximos proyectos para el Condado de Imperial esta semana. El miercoles por la tarde Caltrans proporciono un pronóstico y actualizaciones de una lista de proyectos que están por iniciar así como por terminar durante los próximos meses. Uno de ellos el proyecto sobre la Carretera Interestatal
Continue ReadingCaltrans held its annual transportation update this morning for District 11 which covers San Diego and Imperial Counties. Drivers can expect eight new projects to begin this year, which may lead to some traffic congestion, so what Caltrans is asking from drivers, is patience. “By far the largest project we currently have underway is interstate
Continue Reading“All children are capable of success, no exceptions.” That’s the motto behind non-profit ‘Kids at Hope’ and the Yuma County Juvenile Court. The two organizations partnered together Tuesday for this year’s Youth Spring Forum where one thousand local students filled the building, eager to hear the words of David Diaz and Danny Diaz–two brothers from
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