Marine Corps Air Station Yuma aviators have been experiencing incidents involving lasers being aimed at their aircraft during approaches to the air station. As recent as January 19, 2018, pilots conducting landings experienced incidents involving green lasers being aimed at their aircraft. This incident is the fourth reported incident experienced by MCAS Yuma pilots since
Continue ReadingTwo leaders from public groups on both sides of the political aisle are sharing their thoughts on President Trump’s first year in office. Whether it was the “Twitter rants” of new policies, it’s been a busy year for President Trump. “President Trump has done an amazing job.” Ken Darby is an organizer of a Pro-Trump
Continue ReadingIn-N-Out revealed the salary of its managers in a recent interview with the California Sun. According to the report the fast food restaurant pays its restaurant managers on average more than $160,000, which is more than triple the fast food industry average. Workers at the family-owned chain begin at $13 per hour, which is $2.50
Continue ReadingIn this week’s Home Grown segment, News 11 looks at some of the new technologies being used in tractors. Nate Dorsey is an Agronomist with RDO Equipment in Yuma. He’s basically an agriculture scientist but, he specializes in precision agriculture and the technologies used within modern tractors. For the past ten years, John Deere has
Continue ReadingLos aviadores de Yuma de la Estación Aerea de la Infantería de Marina han estado experimentando incidentes que involucran rayos láser dirigidos a sus aeronaves durante aproximaciones a la estación aerea. Tan reciente como el 19 de enero del 2018, los pilotos que realizaban aterrizajes experimentaron incidentes que involucraban rayos láser verdes dirigidos a sus
Continue ReadingCALEXICO, CA.- Residentes de la ciudad de Calexico, adems de trabajadores de la zona Centro de esta ciudad se encuentran altamente molestos por las afectaciones que causan los Parqumetros del lugar, ya que segn dicen los afecta en su bolsillo, ya que como trabajadores se ven obligados a pagar su espacio ya que no cuentan
Continue ReadingStaff from Yuma Union High School District, Yuma Elementary School District One, Yuma Police Department, and San Luis Police Department gathered on January 22nd and 23rd for a drug information training at Woodard Junior High School. Bill Honomichl, a police officer who has been with Tucson Police Department for 18 years and is an expert
Continue ReadingMaria Rhinehart was announced as Court Executive Officer for the Imperial County Superior Court. Rhinehart, who was appointed by a unanimous vote for the CEO position, has been with the court for 28 years serving as Interim CEO since December 2016. Born in Los Angeles, Rhinehart’s family relocated to Holtville where she has remained a
Continue ReadingEmergency crews are responding to a rollover accident on County 11th Street just east of Somerton Avenue. Rural Metro crews responding to an accident that involved a small compact car that lost control and rolled into an agriculture field. No word on the condition of the driver or any passengers.
Continue ReadingDistrict Attorney Gilbert G. Otero announced that his office received a grant of $203,143 to enhance a specialized unit to provide a coordinated response to victims of domestic violence and their children. The grant is part of the Violence Against Women Act and focuses on investigation, immediate victim advocacy, and training for patrol officers/first responders.
Continue ReadingAun no transcurre el primer mes del 2018 en Mexicali y ya van 11 muertes violentas en lo que va del ao siendo uno de los eneros ms sangrientos en la historia de Mexicali, as lo inform el Coordinador de Investigaciones Especiales de Homicidios de la Procuradura General de Justicia del Estado David Lozano Blancas.
Continue ReadingFederal government services in Yuma were affected over the weekend due to the three-day government shutdown. Congress failed to reach an agreement over the weekend, as both sides pointed blame and prompted furloughs across the nation. With a stalemate in Washington over the weekend, many federal and military employees in the Desert Southwest were left
Continue ReadingLos servicios del gobierno federal en Yuma se vieron afectados durante el fin de semana debido al cierre del gobierno que duró tres días. El Congreso no logró llegar a un acuerdo durante el fin de semana, ya que ambas partes señalaron la culpa y provocaron descansos sin paga en todo el país. Con un
Continue ReadingLa Oficina de Alguaciles del Condado de Yuma está notificando a la comunidad sobre un ofensor sexual de nivel 3 que ahora vive en Wellton, Arizona. Ronald Stephond Morgan, de 24 años, ahora reside en el bloque 28000 de S. Cecil Circle en Wellton, Arizona. Él se descrito de medir 5 pies, 8 pulgadas de
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Bomberos de Rural Metro respondió al incendio de una casa móvil en la calle 14 y Avenida Atlantic el lunes por la mañana. Los bomberos dijeron que la llamada entro a las 9:24 a.m. Cuando los bomberos salieron de la estación podían ver humo denso, por lo que le recomendaron el despacho
Continue ReadingThe Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community about a level 3 sex offender who is now living in Wellton, Ariz. Ronald Stephond Morgan, 24, is now residing in the 28000 Block of S. Cecil Circle in Wellton, Ariz. He is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 173 pounds, with black hair and
Continue ReadingRural Metro Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on 14th Street and Atlantic Avenue Monday morning. Firefighters said the call came in at 9:24 a.m. When fire crews left the stations they could see heavy smoke and advised dispatch to upgrade the assignment. Fire crews arrived on scene, reporting that the trailer fire was
Continue ReadingOne local school is hoping to solve a problem by adding a new breakfast program. This program called, BIC or Breakfast In the Classroom, offers students a way to stay full and stay focused throughout the school day. Crane School District has already started this program in one of their preschools, Great Beginnings Preschool. Dale
Continue ReadingAll thirteen queens reported to the stage today for the grand finale. Their hard work finally paid off. The Yuma scholarship pageant gives thousands in scholarships and four titles every year. Today four queens took a title home. This year’s winners are listed below: Miss City of Yuma Outstanding Teen: Kyla Giroux Platform: Raising Awareness
Continue ReadingCalifornia and Arizona faces a shortage of workers in the agricultural sector, and it’s looking to Yuma and Imperial county students to fill some of those jobs. As technology expands into every aspect of our lives, available jobs in the agriculture sector that are driven by technology are expanding. The Go Ag! initiative is getting
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