WEEK OF JUNE 5 TH Border Patrol K-9 Unit Meet the furry heroes of the Border Patrol’s K-9 Unit at Yuma County Libraries! Learn all about these hard-working canines on June 7 th at the San Luis and Somerton Libraries. The dogs and their handlers will demonstrate how they train and what their daily duties
Continue ReadingCalipatria State Prison officials said they arrested a 41-year-old woman after she allegedly attempted to smuggle marijuana into the prison. Officials said Valeria Victoria Varnado, of San Bernardino, Calif. smelled of marijuana. Officers searched Varnado and found four latex bindles, containing a combined weight of 17.1 grams of suspected marijuana, which has an estimated prison
Continue ReadingThree students were taken into questioning by police after officers found an imitation gun that led Calexico High School to be placed on lockdown. School officials say police received an anonymous call from a student who claimed to have seen another student with a gun on campus at about 2:40 p.m., on Thursday. Police officers
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the year when the Arizona Airport Association’s members nominate their Executive of the Year; nominees are graded on their overall management capabilities, their efforts to promote aviation and their commitment to their communities. This year, the Association has chosen Yuma International Airport Director Gladys Wiggins; Wiggins has been instrumental in strengthening
Continue ReadingCalamity Jane and her gang were on stage at the Pioneers Museum on Saturday evening. One of the event’s organizers, Jeannette Monroy, said, “Imperial Valley Chorale Society is having a show tonight and we’re raising money with a silent auction to benefit the chorale society.” Monroy pointed out to the full auditorium, emphasizing how the
Continue ReadingChipotle announced a credit card data breach in April. This week the restaurant chain released the locations that were affected nationwide–including their restaurant in Yuma. Chipotle customers who visited the restaurant sometime between March 25 and April 18, 2017 are at risk of this data breach and are urged to monitor their bank accounts. Chipotle
Continue ReadingThe Children’s Museum of Yuma County is now open to the public for the summer. This year the museum has partnered with the City of Yuma to showcase the “Summer Mega Museum” inside the Yuma Art Center. The exhibit encourages kids of all ages to learn, interact, socialize, play and enjoy the summer in a
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Continue ReadingU.S. Border Patrol arrested six men who led agents on a vehicle pursuit from Campo to El Centro. — 9:06 p.m. Agents say the group of men failed to stop in Campo and led them on a pursuit down the curvy roads eastbound Interstate 8. Eventually the driver of the car exited on Fourth Avenue
Continue ReadingEl panteón de Desert Lawn ha sido victima de robos de floreros y otras cosa, varios residentes se han quejado por estos incidentes. Melissa Gregory, hija de a quien le han robado su florero de bronce de su lápida mortuoria, dice que le da coraje que las personas tomen cosas que no les pertenecen, especialmente
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking to start the weekend off with some great food and awesome local music, the Yuma Jazz Company has found a new home for the summer to enjoy all of the above. Lutes Casino will be hosting local entertainment every Friday night all summer long. Performances range from anything and everything, from country
Continue ReadingA large scale enforcement detail was conducted in El Centro Thursday. The El Centro Police Department along with multiple law enforcement agencies made a total of 35 arrests. Over the span of eight hours around 50 officers and agents took to the streets of El Centro to fight crime. Officers contacted 79 individuals and arrested
Continue ReadingDos organizaciones locales en el Valle Imperial se han tomado la tarea de reunir donaciones para enviarlas a los hombres y mujeres sirviendo el país. El “Boys and Girls” Club del Condado Imperial unidad de Holtville junto con la Legión Americana Auxiliar “Bradley Keffer” estarán enviando paquetes de cuidado a las tropas militares que se
Continue ReadingAvory Glover was 11 years old when he was killed by a hit and run driver along Dealwood Road in El Centro 2 years ago. On Thursday, his mother, Charla Huggins, was in court demanding justice. “I demand justice for myself as mother, for his siblings. I demand justice for my family,” Huggins said. Police
Continue ReadingA menos de una semana del día de elecciones para la posición del Distrito 1 de IID, el Registro Electoral del Condado Imperial se prepara para un fin de semana de elecciones. Mientras los candidatos siguen con sus campañas. Cuatro candidatos están en busca de la oportunidad de llenar el lugar vacante en la División
Continue ReadingCon las altas temperaturas vienen los altos costos en las facturas de energía, por lo que el Distrito de Irrigación del Condado Imperial (IID) ha lanzado una campaña centrada en el ahorro energetico. Con solo pulsar un botón, o bajar el “switch” usted puede ahorrar energía este verano, eso es lo que dice el Distrito
Continue ReadingEl incidente sucedió alrededor de la 1 a.m. por la Calle Ocho y Avenida Quinta. Según el departamento de policía de Yuma se reportaron dos balazos de un vehículo a otro. Dentro del vehículo que recibió los balazos iba una mujer de 31 años de edad. Sin embargo ella no fue herida. La victima entonces
Continue ReadingA fire north of the Colorado River shut down temporary access to Interstate 8 ramp Wednesday afternoon. California officials were notified about an active brush fire coming towards the Interstate 8 ramp off the 4th Avenue bridge. Yuma Fire Department was called shortly after to assist California authorities to maintain the fire from spreading. This
Continue Reading20-year-old Christopherson David Maynes, the suspect connected to a bestiality incident, made his first court appearance Thursday. Maynes is facing a felony charge of bestiality. His initial misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and indecent exposure have been dropped. It was Monday evening when the Yuma County Sheriff’s office responded to the 1400 block of North
Continue ReadingLas autoridades están investigando un incendio que se sospecha fue provocado a proposito despues de que bomberos respondieron al incendio que dañó una casa remolque. Los bomberos fueron llamados a las 10 de la mañana a la cuadra 200 de West Capitol Drive para encontrar una casa remolque completamente envuelta en llamas. Sin embargo, dos
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