Month: June 2017

Yuma County has been selected to receive $348,109 in State Set-Aside dollars to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. A local board made up of community volunteers will determine how the funds are to be distributed among local agencies that run Emergency Food & Shelter Programs. The Local Board is responsible for

A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into Calipatria State Prison over the weekend. The Investigative Services Unit staff was monitoring surveillance equipment on Facility “A” when they were alerted to 45-year-old Griselda Munoz Vasquez who was at the Visiting Foyer area attempting to enter the visiting room to visit with

The Yuma Police Department said they have arrested one of the suspects involved in Wednesday’s bank robbery at First Bank Yuma. The second suspect had to be taken to the hospital. One of the arrests happened Wednesday at 9:54 p.m.. Jacob Sharp, 42, who was identified as the driver was booked at the Yuma County

San Luis Police Chief Craig Higgins has been placed on paid administrative leave, though further details have not been released. San Luis City Manager Tadeo Azael De La Hoya has confirmed that Higgin’s was placed on administrative leave by him on Monday. However, he declined to release any further information except that, “Craig Higgins employment

The Colorado River Tea Party held a rally Saturday afternoon at Joe Henry Park to showcase their support for current President Donald Trump. State Representatives Don Shooter, Penny Pew, and Paul Gosar circulated petitions to run for office next year. Attendees were encouraged to bring flags and signs to show their support for the President.

Con una ciudad en crecimiento viene una necesidad más grande de recursos de seguridad para la comunidad y la Asociación de Policías de El Centro dice que el departamento de policía es limitado debido a su situación de personal. Oficial y presidente de la asociación de policías James Thompson dice que en actualidad el departamento

The El Centro Police Department is facing staffing issues that some are calling a potential crisis. We spoke to city officials on what limitations the department is facing and the plan to fix it. The police officers association recently made a presentation to the city expressing their concerns. “We’ve reached a staffing level where we

An El Centro Sector Border Patrol agent assigned patrol duties in Calexico was assaulted Thursday afternoon, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m., when agents observed three men scale over the international boundary fence and cross illegally into the United States from Mexico. U.S. CBP said a Border

The Yuma Fire Department said a large palm tree fell onto a house Friday afternoon. The house is in the 1900 Block of Naples Avenue. Yuma Fire Department personnel arrived to find that the large palm tree was in the process of being removed when it fell onto the house. There was no one in

A donation was made at Yuma Fire Station #1 of a handcrafted flag of support for firefighters on Friday. The flag was made for YFD by Guillermo Garcia. Guillermo is an officer with the Yuma Police Department and enjoys woodworking as a way to relax from his stressful profession. YFD said Officer Garcia’s artwork is

BOB CHRISTIEAssociated Press Arizona’s Medicaid agency says a new U.S. Senate proposal repealing much of former President Barack Obama’s health care law would cost the state at least $7.1 billion through 2026. The analysis released Friday says the costs occur even if the state freezes enrollment in expanded Medicaid. Changes to federal matching payments for

A play about Arizona’s 2010 immigration law has hit a theater in Phoenix. The Arizona Capitol Times reports ( http://bit.ly/2sKiA2Z ) the play is titled “1070 (We Were Strangers Once Too).” It hit the Herberger Theater Center on Friday and will continue through July 9 . Playwright and director James Garcia wrote the play. It

The week of June 26 , final inspections and “punch list” items will take place around 16th Street and 4th Avenue. The City thanks the businesses and property owners in the immediate area for their cooperation and patience, and the motorists who maintained good safety standards while driving through the project zone. 22nd Street, 4th

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’s Port of San Luis arrested a 47-year-old Yuma woman and her 17-year-old son Wednesday after finding more than five pounds of methamphetamine taped to their bodies. A CBP narcotics-detection canine in use at the pedestrian crossing alerted, prompting officers to search the duo. Officers found packages taped

A 16-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy died in a roll-over crash earlier today. The crash happened shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 8 near the west SR-98 overcrossing. California Highway Patrol officers say the driver, Alexis Oceguera, 19, tried to change lanes and failed to notice a car next to her. She overcorrected to

The Yuma Police Department is still accepting applications for its Procedural Justice Workshop. YPD says this workshop will provide an opportunity for local law enforcement and local community members to come together and interact while learning about the application of Procedural Justice. Skilled facilitators will work to create a mutual learning environment that will embrace

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced earlier this week that the amount of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes rose in 2016 to 962, that is up by 7.3 Percent. The rise in vehicle collisions is something to be aware of. This is the second straight year that traffic fatalities on our roadways have increased

According the the latest survey from http://www.tellarizona.org of the teachers surveyed, most felt their schools had strong leaders and that their input was valued. According to their scores Arizona schools received a “B” with regards to creating trust and a supportive environment. But, when it came to class sizes Arizona received an “F”. The survey