Month: May 2017

Sprouts will officially open for business on July 26, 2017, bringing healthy food options and 100 new jobs to the Yuma community. Sprouts officials said it will help meet the growing local demand for fresh, natural and organic foods in there 30,000-square-foot store. In the meantime, the store is hiring more than 100 full and

On Friday a jury sentenced an Arizona prisoner convicted of killing six people in Yuma in 2005 to death. Yuma County Superior Court officials say jurors began deliberating Friday after hearing closing arguments in the penalty phase of the trial of 50-year-old Preston Strong. All 12 members were in agreement of the death penalty. Strong

13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: A Colorado teacher is on time-out after his students posted Snapchats of their class hitting piñatas during a Cinco De May celebration. But, they weren’t just any piñatas, one in particular had the face of the Commander in Chief President Donald J. Trump on it. Lesly

The VFW Post 8242 and its Auxiliary issued an invitation to all high school students to enter the 2017 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest earlier this year. Three Kofa High School students earned awards for their submissions. Luis Castro received the 1st Place award. VFW Post 8242 awarded $100 and its Auxiliary awarded an

Caltrans said it will close westbound Interstate 8 ramps at Algodones Road/State Route 186 (SR-186) beginning Monday due to ongoing construction. Signs will be in place to alert motorists to the ramp closures and alternate routes. The closures and detours will be in place through August. Detour Westbound I-8 to Algodones Road/SR-186: Motorists will exit

The Arizona Legislature is expected to push to adjourn its 2017 session following the passage of a $9.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year. Lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for what is expected to be two to three days of debate and votes on remaining legislation before ending the session. The final

The Rural/Metro Fire Department said a fire at Yuma Lakes is now fully contained. The fire was reported Sunday at 6 p.m. Rural/Metro said they had the fire out by 9 p.m. It burned two acres. Fire officials said they received a 911 call from a nearby resident stating that he saw smoke, drove over

Calexico Brown Bag Coalition co-founder Maribel Padilla says the homeless need more than just food and clothing. She says they need hope. On Saturday, we visited the 3rd Annual Homeless Resource Fair and spoke to Padilla about their work with the homeless and how it gave them hope. Watch our news story this weekend on

A man is dead after the SUV he was traveling in rolled over when the driver lost control of the car. Yuma Police Department officers say alcohol may be a factor in this case. The driver, a 33-year-old man, lost control of the car causing it to roll off the embankment near the 700 block

The Imperial Valley 9th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial was held at the steps of the El Centro Courthouse on Friday evening. Several law enforcement agencies came together with family members of officers fallen in the line of duty. The ceremony started with a caravan of law enforcement vehicles coming down Main Street to park in

Today is Peace Officer Memorial Day, the national day of remembrance was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. News 11’s Nico Payne spoke to authorities on why this day is important and what it means to them. “We want the survivors to know that we are thinking of them, not only during this

Agencias policiales en el Condado de Imperial se estarán reuniendo esta tarde para honrar a los oficiales que han muerto en el cumplimiento del deber. 39 oficiales caídos serán honrados durante una ceremonia dedicada a los agentes que pagaron el ultimo sacrificio perdiendo su vida. “Ponemos nuestra vida en peligro y nunca sabemos si podemos

A woman attacked by a shark in Southern California remains in critical condition, but a doctor says she’s doing “remarkably well. Thirty-five-year-old Leeanne Ericson was bitten in the right buttock and leg while swimming at San Onofre State Beach last Saturday . The shark tore through muscle. Her boyfriend and others got her to shore.

**Updated May 5th, 2017** Angel’s brother Abel contacted News 11 with memorial service information. The Torres family thanks the community for their continued support. http://www.desertvalleymortuary.com/obituary/angel-torres **Updated May 3rd , 2017** Family friends have set up a Go Fund Me page to help with funeral expenses. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/angel-torres-funeral Angel Torres’ brother and sister

13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: Cinco De Mayo, although the day is set aside as a remembrance of the Battle of Puebla, the holiday is more of an American tradition rather than a Mexican one. The battle which has been depicted in history as a perfect example of underestimating your opponent