PET TALK: Meet “Phoebe” & “Prancer”
In this last Monday of July, we’re bringing you a brand new Pet Talk. Meet a playful furry feline named Phoebe and a black and white spotted…
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Local power outage caused by birds
A local hospital lost power this past week for a short amount of time because of a bird, and neighboring San Diego County reported a similar issue,…
Continue ReadingRoad Report: Emergency Construction Starts today
Road workers from the Imperial County Department of Public Works will be starting work on a gas line near the intersection of Dogwood Road and Corey…
Continue ReadingNuevo vicealcalde pero ex-vicealcalde sigue en el concilio
Varios miembros de la comunidad tienen preguntas sobre el inesperado cambio de liderazgo para vicealcalde en la ciudad de San Luis. Sin embargo, el…
Continue Reading“Toughest sheriff” on wrong end of gavel
13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: The self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in the country” Joe Arpaio has been found guilty of…
Continue ReadingBorder Wars: 2 women caught smuggling
In Border Wars news, just another example of just how vital drug detection canine’s are in the war against the drug trade. On Sunday, U.S.…
Continue ReadingOfficer accused in death of fellow officer on trial
Rigoberto Sanchez was being housed at the Yuma Adult Detention Center awaiting extradition back in June; Sanchez had been hiding in Mexico after a…
Continue ReadingYuma girl scouts earn high honor in their division for donation
A girl scout troop in Yuma has received the highest honor in their division by making a difference in the community. The young ladies of Troop 631…
Continue ReadingOperation Drive Safe: 5th Avenue
As per the Yuma Police Department, 5th Avenue has been designated this week’s targeted area for their Operation Drive Safe. Officers will be…
Continue ReadingWoman arrested for smuggling drugs at Calipatria State Prison
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after attempting to smuggle marijuana and methamphetamine into Calipatria State Prison during the weekend. The…
Continue ReadingDriver sent to hospital after crash with utility truck
According to the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department the accident happened just after eight in the morning in the area of Highway 95 and Avenue C. SCFD…
Continue ReadingBuenas noticias para los dueos de ramadas en San Luis
Despues de estar luchando contra la Cuidad de San Luis desde el 2014, residentes podrán quedarse con las ramadas que tienen instaladas en sus…
Continue ReadingNew grocery store’s ‘Food Rescue Program’ gives to the Yuma Community Food Bank
Sprout’s Farmers Market is partnering with a local food bank–allowing them to reap the fruits of their labor. Since its grand opening…
Continue ReadingCommunity shares concerns with Assembly Member Garcia on Saturday
Gang violence, jobs and bad air quality are just some of the many concerns the community shared with Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia at…
Continue ReadingWoman killed by runaway trailer gets humble memorial
A humble memorial was given to 54-year-old Norma Rosas Alvarado, killed in a freak accident on Wednesday morning as she and her boyfriend walked…
Continue ReadingYUHSD Superintendent Badone announces retirement
The Yuma Union High School approved a proposal from Superintendent Toni Badone to allow her to retire effective Oct. 1, 2017 after a 5-0 vote Friday.…
Continue ReadingI-8 on-ramp at Algodones Road reopens
Caltrans officials said the westbound Interstate 8 on-ramp at Algodones Road/State Route 186 (SR-186) reopened Friday. Construction continues for the…
Continue ReadingCloned Dish van seized at Ajo checkpoint
Border Patrol agents seized almost $190,000 worth of marijuana found in a cloned Dish Network utility van in Ajo this week. The van, driven by a…
Continue ReadingSuspect in July 12 arson at Phoenix youth center arrested
Authorities say a suspect in an arson that damaged a Phoenix LGBT youth center has been arrested. Phoenix police say 26-year-old Darrin Beech was…
Continue ReadingSan Luis CBP Officers seize meth and cocaine worth $362,000
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’s Port of San Luis arrested a 27-year-old Somerton, Ariz. man after finding nearly 44…
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