One Arizona lawmaker wants to make it easier for mobile food trucks to operate. Arizona State Rep. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, thanked the House committee on Military, Veterans, and Regulatory Affairs for passing HB2371, that would require the Arizona Department of Health Services to create a statewide license for food vendors. “I thank the members of
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Western College Community Band is teaming up with local musicians to perform a concert on Friday, March 16. “Band and Chamber Music: A Concert by the AWC Community Band and Local Musicians” will begin at 7 p.m. in the Cibola High School Auditorium, located at 4100 W. 20th St. The first half of
Continue ReadingEl Centro Regional Medical Canter will officially be offering hotel-style room service to their patients and guests starting Wednesday. Technology from CBORD will provide compliant meal orders according to patient’s diet order and any food allergies patients may have. Patients will call-in orders to a trained representative who will guide and help them choose from
Continue ReadingAfter yet another school shooting the same disputes spark all over again. Do we arm teachers? Should guns be banned? While the left and right exchange a war of words and some students urge gun control, Casa De Niños Preschool in Yuma recognizes that another shooting could happen at given time. From how to get
Continue ReadingAccording to the Yuma Union High School District, Gila Ridge High School is canceling all classes and events Tuesday due to a threat made against the school. The Yuma Police Department is actively investigating the threat. The school district is working with Yuma Police to provide assistance. YUHSD Superintendent Gina Thompson said, “Our number one
Continue ReadingThe City of El Centro’s Community Development Department Code Enforcement Division along with the assistance of local law enforcement agencies were forced to ‘Red-Tag’ the Mayan Hotel in El Centro, leading to the eviction of all of the 22 residents that lived there. Red tagging means that the structure is dangerous and unsafe to remain
Continue ReadingMeet Adrian. Adrian is a funny boy, loves to run around and play tug of war. Estimated to be around 3 to 4 years old, Adrian needs to be the only dog in the household. He is extremely dominant, so he must be around other dogs that are submissive. He is super loving towards humans
Continue ReadingThe Imperial High School student arrested on charges of making criminal threats was back in court Monday afternoon. 18-year-old Karl Manaig and his defense team plead not guilty to charges of making criminal threats to other students Monday. Manaig, a senior at Imperial High School, was arrested after students came forward and alerted staff of
Continue ReadingSomething’s brewing in the city of Calexico. Calexico Brewery is only the third craft brewery that’s opened in the Imperial Valley. After two years in the making, the dream of the Yepez brothers, opening their own brewery came true. But none of it would be possible without family. Robert Yepez, the chief of operations, said
Continue ReadingIt’s been a busy year for hospitals across the country, including Yuma Regional Medical Center, as flu cases have surged this year. The Arizona Department of Economic Security says to date, there have been 523 pneumonia and influenza deaths this season. That is over 200 more than last season, about a 62% increase. Some people
Continue ReadingThe Imperial High School student accused of making criminal threats pleaded not guilty on Monday at Brawley Superior Court. 18-year-old Karl Manaig was arrested on Friday, February 15 th after being accused of threatening to kill or injure other students. He faces 3 charges of making criminal threats against students in at least two other
Continue ReadingMEXICALI, B. C.- El da de hoy se realiz la audiencia de vinculacin a proceso en el Centro de Justicia de Baja California del imputado Carlos Javier “N” por los delitos de robo de vehculo ademas del Feminicidio el pasado 28 de enero en contra de Delia Isabel Verdugo Machado de 32 aos quien desapareciera
Continue ReadingLa Asociación de Alzheimer pronto relanzará un programa en Yuma diseñado para ayudar a las personas que cuidan de familiares con demencia. El programa “Care partners reaching out” conocido como “CarePRO” ofrecerá talleres gratuitos de educación y capacitación relacionados con la demencia. A traves del programa, los cuidadores aprenderán cómo manejar el estres y manejar
Continue ReadingYuma Union High School District and Goodwill Yuma have joined forces to host the district’s first-ever job fair for teachers on Wednesday, March 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Goodwill Career Center located at 3097 South 8th Avenue in Yuma. Those who attend will be able to see
Continue ReadingA Yuma Sector Border Patrol agent rescued a Honduran national from drowning along the Colorado River near Yuma Sunday evening. An agent responded to a call reporting an individual running from the International Boundary towards the Salinity Canal. The individual jumped into the canal north of the County 9th Street Bridge. The agent found the
Continue ReadingThousands travel across the border every day to get dental work in Los Algodones. “I would say around 97-99% of our patients are from the United States,” Jose Lopez with Loval Dental told News 11. Los Algodones is known as Molar City. “I would say we are the smallest city with the biggest amount of
Continue ReadingUn hombre murió luego de un accidente mortal que ocurrió durante el fin de semana en las Superstición Mountains en El Centro. La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo el domingo aproximadamente a las 11 a.m. un cuatrimoto Suzuki 2006 se acercó a una bajada a una velocidad desconocida. En el asiento trasero estaba Tiffany
Continue ReadingUn accidente causo una muerte el martes por la tarde en el Condado Imperial. La Patrulla de Caminos de California informó que un 2004 Toyota Tacoma vi ajaba hacia el oeste por la Interestatal 8 cuando un Nissan Altima colisionó con el vehículo, causando que volcara. Los oficiales dijeron que uno de los pasajeros en
Continue ReadingOne man is dead after a fatal rollover crash that happened over the weekend in the Superstition Mountains in El Centro. The California Highway Patrol said Sunday at approximately 11 a.m. a 2006 Suzuki Quad approached a drop-off at an unknown speed. In the back seat was Tiffany Pimienta and in front the driver Cezar
Continue ReadingA vehicle hit an APS power box that has caused authorities to close down the area on Atlantic Avenue between 14th Street and 16th Street in Yuma on Monday. According to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the area has been closed off for repairs and no injuries were reported.
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