A recent article by ‘AZ Central’ states that Arizona residents are in danger of drinking contaminated water, but a former county official in Yuma is saying otherwise. The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that more than one-third of Arizona’s population is getting drinking water from a utility or company that violates federal drinking-water regulations. The
Continue ReadingA good Samaritan kept two unconscious people above water after they crashed the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) quad they were riding into a drainage canal with water. Somerton Cocopah Fire Department firefighters say they were called out to the area of Avenue E and County 17th at 1:10 p.m. The good Samaritan saw the accident and
Continue ReadingUna familia que no se conforma con ser mediocre, que aunque no tenga estatus legal, usa su protección del programa DACA para alcanzar sus metas. Trump no podrá parar el exito que han tenido estos hermanos en los Estados Unidos y cortar “El Sueño Americano”. “Nosotros somos de Sinaloa, yo nací en Nolvato, Sinaloa, nosotros
Continue ReadingThe Women Empowerment conference Friday at Yuma Main Library is helping victims and survivors move beyond the trauma from the different forms of abuse. Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse came together sharing stories and experiences, and changing the way they seem themselves. Estrella Fitch,the Director of The Healing Journey in Yuma, says this
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Imperial County is in need of donations for shelter repairs and is asking the community for help. News 11 spoke to shelter’s director on what repairs need to be made and how much it will cost. It all started after a windy weekend in Imperial Valley, Leaving the shelter with an
Continue ReadingLa Ciudad de Imperial comenzó su reclutamiento para un nuevo jefe de policía. El miercoles por la tarde el ayuntamiento aprobó un contrato con una empresa que comenzará el reclutamiento para el nuevo jefe que llenará la vacante dejada por Miguel Colon, Jr. La ciudad de imperial aprobó un contrato con Bob Murray & Associates,
Continue ReadingEl refugio para animales del Valle Imperial se está viendo en un aprieto despues de que el establecimiento fue dañado debido a los fuertes vientos. Ahora tendrán que recaudar unos miles de dólares para tener el edificio en código. Los fuertes vientos de las semanas pasadas dejaron su huella en el refugio de animales del
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest complaints Yuma residents have about the city is the wear and tear in the roads. Potholes, cracks and bumps occur on multiple street through out the county. The Yuma City Manager Greg Wilkinson says the Arizona Legislature is to blame for Yuma’s current state of roads. Saying lawmakers are taking millions
Continue ReadingRenewable energy is becoming a hot commodity in today’s day and age, and the Imperial Valley is no stranger when it comes to renewable resources. News 11’s Nico Payne explored the land where mud pots are formed along with a geothermal project being called “Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal Project” and the company behind it. “The mud
Continue ReadingThe 26th Annual Mariachi Festival will be coming to a close this weekend. The Calexico City Chamber of Commerce is ending this year’s celebration with a big concert in town including tequila tasting Friday night. The end of the festival celebrations will take place on Saturday. The “Mariachi Festival Sin Fronteras Gala Concert” will be
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is strengthening its airport security measures, according to the agency’s website. U.S. Intelligence and security officials said certain terrorist groups have come up with methods of threatening U.S. commercial flights. Moreover, the topic has raised some national concern. Tune in tonight at 10 p.m. for more details on this
Continue ReadingYuma Police and Yuma Border Patrol assisted with the U.S. Marshals in arresting a fugitive wanted with a warrant probation violation. The U.S. Marshal Service Led Arizona W.A.N.T.E.D. Violent Offender Task Force arrested Yuma resident Julio Arrendondo. Arrendondo was wanted for a probation violation connected to a felony charge. He was located on Thursday around
Continue ReadingYuma Sector Border Patrol hosted its annual Law Enforcement memorial on Tuesday. According to agents, the memorial is a way to honor the agents who have died in the line of duty. Border patrol agents said the annual event is critical to paying respects to their fallen as well as to the families who have
Continue ReadingThe City of Westmorland has a new interim chief of police, and he’s from the Sheriff’s Office. Westmorland City Attorney Mitch Driskill explained, “The sheriff was kind enough to offer to help the city out and provide a supervisor for up to 60 days.” Imperial County Sheriff Raymond Loera said their services started on Monday.
Continue ReadingStarting Monday, May 22nd, National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week begins and it just so happens to coincide with the world CPR challenge. The Yuma Fire Department, Rural Metro and several others are coming together to provide extensive training to the public in compression only-cardio pulmonary resuscitation also known as CO-CPR. Throughout next week they
Continue ReadingStudents are almost out of school and for the next two or three months they won’t have to worry about what to eat for breakfast or lunch. The Yuma Union High School District is having their annual No Cost Summer Food Service Program for students ages 18 and younger. Students do not need any registration
Continue ReadingLa Ciudad de Imperial aprobó un contrato con Bob Murray & Associates, la compañia que se encargara de reclutar al nuevo jefe de policia. El cargo de Jefe Policial era previamente ocupado por Miguel Colon Jr. El jefe Colon Jr. fue puesto en ausencia administrativa por el gerente de la ciudad, de acuerdo con el
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: It is said to be one of President Donald J. Trump’s favorite publications and it’s even rumored that a stack of Time magazines can be found in the front lobby of Trump Towers. President Trump has been featured on the cover over a dozen times and
Continue ReadingU.S. Customs and Border Protection said United States Border Patrol agents were involved in a shooting on Wednesday, north of Tombstone, Arizona that injured one person. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a Black 2008 Dodge Dakota driving northbound on State Route 80, collided with traffic barricades at the State Route 80 Immigration Checkpoint, which was temporarily
Continue ReadingArizona’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5 percent despite an above-average gain in jobs between March and April. Researchers for the state Department of Administration say Arizona’s economy added 10,100 nonfarm jobs in April, which is above the average gain of 9,400 jobs for the month since the Great Recession. The department says
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