Summer is officially here. With record-breaking temperatures coming to the Desert southwest, it’s crucial to recognize symptoms of heat-related illnesses. These illnesses include heat exhaustion and can even be as severe as heat stroke. In Arizona, nearly 2,000 people visit emergency rooms a year due to heat-related illnesses, according to the Arizona Department of Health
Continue ReadingArizona Public Service reported three power outages left 232 customers without power. As of 5:40 p.m. the outages were no longer on the APS outage map. You can visit APS.com for more details on the outages.
Continue ReadingIt’s an army tradition that’s been done for hundreds of years. This morning Col. Randy Murray completed his three-year assignment and transferred his command to his successor, Col. Ross Poppenberger. “As officers and as leaders in the military,we all know that after a period of time of two-three years of command it is time to
Continue ReadingBOB CHRISTIEAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) – Bank of America will repay tens of thousands of released Arizona prison inmates for what advocacy groups say were excessive charges to access money on debit cards they received when they got out of prison. Tuesday ‘s settlement in the class-action lawsuit brought by inmates includes an agreement that
Continue ReadingThe Brawley woman accused of 15 counts of child molestation that includes oral copulation with children under the age of 10 was in court today. Diane Deveaux faced the judge as multiple Homeland Security Investigators and detectives testified. News 11’s Nico Payne was in court and has been following this case. Deveaux was arrested back
Continue ReadingLa mujer de Brawley acusada de 15 cargos de abuso de menores estuvo presente en la corte hoy para un examen preliminar. Diane Deveaux es acusada de múltiples cargos de abuso contra menores incluyendo actos lascivos violentos contra un niño y copulación oral a un menor de 10 años. Deveaux de 35 años de edad
Continue ReadingWith intense temperatures coming to the Desert Southwest, there has been an abundance of flight cancelations. On Monday, American Airlines said that 43 flights have been canceled coming in and out of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix on both Monday and Tuesday. This even affects one flight from Phoenix to the Yuma International Airport. According
Continue ReadingIt’s Pet Talk time and in tonight’s edition, we meet an Amercian Pit Bull Terrier named Roxi and an orange domestic short haired cat named Tripp. First we have Tripp. A large orange domestic cat who enjoys being around people. Whether he’s rubbing up against you or enjoying a nice back rub. He is more
Continue ReadingA woman was arrested after police officers found her driving a stolen car. Jessica Etrata, 28, El Centro resident was booked into Imperial County Jail for felony possession of stolen property and an outstanding search warrant. Police officers got a call from the car owner who said he heard his Honda Civic being started. He
Continue ReadingAs you know staying hydrated and protecting your skin from the sun are just two of the many ways to beat the heat. Making those practices into a “habit” with yourself or with your family could protect you this summer in the long run. Doctor Brudha from Yuma Dermatology says this habit is crucial especially
Continue ReadingThe Desert Southwest is coming off it’s hottest weekend of the year so far and the mercury surge doesn’t show signs of letting up anytime soon! The National Weather Service has posted an Excessive Heat Warning that started over the weekend in our viewing area and is projected to last until next Saturday! The range
Continue ReadingA man suspected of being connected to a homicide in Northern California was arrested by El Centro Police Department (ECPD) officers. Bernardo Castillo, is suspected of stabbing a 49-year-old woman to death and wounding a 4-year-old girl in El Dorado County according to The Sacramento Bee. Officers say they got information about a homicide that
Continue ReadingWEEK OF JUNE 19 TH Sprout on a Sponge On Tuesday, June 20 th , children of all ages are invited to the Main Library at 2:30 p.m. for Sprout on a Sponge! Create your own mini-garden using everyday kitchen sponges and seeds. There is no charge to attend. The Main Library is located at
Continue Reading13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: It’s one of country’s most costly mistakes costing the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. And as the south fell at the end of the Civil War many refused to abide by the new regime and retreated west. Many slave owners made Texas their home
Continue ReadingFor many Arizonans going green has become a lifestyle and one of the latest and hottest trends has been in the advancements in environmentally friendly transportation. But here in the Grand Canyon state getting your hands on the latest Tesla vehicle has been somewhat difficult; that’s all about to change. Tesla has announced that a
Continue ReadingIs it an assessment of is it a tax? That;s the question that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to decide on with regards to the state’s Medicaid program. As it stands the state sees the Arizona Health Care Containment System as an assessment and allows Arizona to collect millions in
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration c heckpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. after a 35-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a white Infiniti SUV. During primary inspection, a Border Patrol canine team alerted to the vehicle.
Continue ReadingThe Mexican consulate of Yuma held a free immigration forum Saturday to help Mexican immigrants gain legal status Deputy Consul of Mexico, Alejandra Mendoza and immigration lawyer, Marisol Angula each gave a brief presentation about the most up to date information on immigration reform and the steps required to obtain legal status in the United
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