Month: April 2017
New trees are planted at El Centro park on Arbor Day
Kalli Legakes, co-founder of the non-profit organization Tree San Diego, said the fight is on against air pollution during Friday’s Arbor Day…
Continue ReadingMultiple agencies fight trailer fire
Rural Metro Fire Department responded to a trailer fire in Yuma on Saturday. The agency received the call after 7 a.m. and dispatched fire officials…
Continue ReadingPolice looking for indecent exposure suspect in Yuma
Parents and shoppers of this well known local Walmart are concerned about the reports of a man who exposed himself to a nine year old girl. According…
Continue ReadingCarro se estrella en una casa y deja a hombre de 21 aos gravemente herido
​​​​​Ya son dos vehículos que se estrellan en casas en la última semana, el más reciente sucedió ayer alrededor…
Continue ReadingPreston Strong, suspect in the La Mesa Street Murders, guilty of first degree murder; all six counts
A jury has found 50-year-old Preston Strong, the man accused of murdering a family of six, guilty of first-degree murder on all six counts. The…
Continue ReadingFitbit burn brings awareness to Lithium-ion batteries overheating
A popular electronic device that helps you keep track of calories you burn can actually burn you. The “Fitbit Flex” is another device…
Continue ReadingOrganizaciones locales se unen por estudiante de DACA deportado
Comunidades latinas y afro-americanas en el Valle Imperial realizarán una marcha en apoyo a Juan Montes, el estudiante de DACA que fue…
Continue ReadingLocal organizations to hold march for Juan Montes, deported DACA student
Local organizations in the Imperial Valley will be holding a march in support for Juan Montes, the Differed Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest suspect after stabbing at local church
Police arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man in the chest at a local church. Emilio Cervantes, 34, is suspected of stabbing a 55-year-old…
Continue ReadingTopic of the Day: Relay Teams in Home Stretch
13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: There are many truths to living in the Desert Southwest; our summers are warmer than most and during the…
Continue ReadingImperial County is working with Mexicali to fix ozone levels
Imperial County Air Pollution Control District said on Thursday the region has a serious problem overhead and all around. ICAPCD Official Reyes…
Continue ReadingJury to consider if Strong is eligible for the death penalty in the La Mesa Murders trial
With Preston Strong’s guilty conviction, the La Mesa Street Murders trial enters the sentencing phase. On Friday, prosecutors are expected to…
Continue ReadingTwo people hospitalized following rollover crash
Two people are in the hospital after a crash that sent a truck into a house. The Yuma Police Department said the incident happened Thursday afternoon…
Continue ReadingNew rules for teen drivers in Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will prohibit Arizona teens from texting or using a cellphone within their first six months of…
Continue ReadingTop Arizona official wants tax hike for teacher raises
Arizona’s top education official wants to extend and increase a sales tax dedicated to K-12 schools to fund big teacher raises and building…
Continue ReadingSchools can’t ban sunscreen under new Arizona law
Arizona schools can’t require students to have a note from a parent to use and possess sunscreen under legislation signed by Gov. Doug Ducey.…
Continue ReadingToddler drowns in Tucson family pool
Officials say a 2-year-old girl has died after she was found floating in the backyard pool of a home in Tucson. Northwest Fire District crews had…
Continue ReadingGasoline prices around Arizona reach 18-month high
Gasoline prices around Arizona are at their highest level in 18 months. Officials with Triple-A Arizona said Thursday the average statewide price for…
Continue ReadingHouse stops Democrats’ bid to vote on Equal Rights Amendment
Republicans who control the Arizona House have turned back an effort by Democrats to force a vote on the federal Equal Rights Amendment.…
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