On Monday, just after eleven in the morning emergency crews with the Rural Metro Fire Department were called out to East 14th Street just east of Atlantic Avenue in Yuma for a call of a man trapped. According to Rural Metro the man was loading a vehicle onto a flat bed truck when the vehicle
Continue ReadingUna mujer de 47 años murió luego de un accidente automovilístico en la autopista 80 aproximadamente a las 6:10 a.m. en Tacna, Ariz. el lunes. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma informó que María Yáñez conducía hacia el oeste cuando su vehículo se salió del otro lado de la carretera, impactando contra una
Continue ReadingA 47-year-old woman died after a fatal car crash on Highway 80 at around Avenue 41 1/2 E at approximately 6:10 a.m. Monday. The Yuma County Sheriffs’ Office reported that Maria Yanez was driving westbound when her vehicle went off the north side of the road, impacting a dirt berm and rolled at least two
Continue ReadingIt’s become a way for drivers to personalize their vehicle all the while raising money for a variety of charities. In the past couple of years the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division has increased the number of license plate designs from a few dozen to well over fifty options for drivers to choose
Continue ReadingA crash resulted in one death Tuesday afternoon in Imperial County. California Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on I-8 when a Nissan Altima collided with the vehicle causing it to overturn. Officers said one of the passengers in the Toyota did not have a seatbelt on and was ejected
Continue ReadingWEEK OF FEBRUARY 26 TH Consumer Electronics Show Review If you missed the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month, here’s your chance to catch up on what’s new! On Tuesday, February 27th, writer and International CES attendee Linda Scott will discuss the latest technology trends at 4:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library.
Continue ReadingTwelve inmates and at least one guard at a private southern Arizona prison were injured Sunday during an apparent riot that took hours for authorities to contain, a prison spokesman and police said. The violence began around 8:30 a.m. at Red Rock Correctional Facility in Eloy, Arizona, after “an inmate-on-inmate disturbance,” according to Jonathan Burns,
Continue ReadingA sailor has died after suffering injuries from a helicopter blade at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base near San Diego. The sailor has been identified as Navy Lt. James A. Mazzuchelli. He was a flight surgeon assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, stationed at MCAS Camp Pendleton. A native
Continue ReadingState health officials say there have been at least 523 pneumonia and flu deaths in Arizona so far during the current flu season, adding to over 200 more than at the same time last season. The state Department of Health Service says many flu-related deaths are due to complications of flu infections such as pneumonia
Continue ReadingFrankie Chavez Jr., who died 25 years ago, made it to his memorial on Saturday. His father said he did. Brawley resident Frank Chavez said, “I look up at the sky and he’s’ smiling at me, like, see, dad, everything works out.” Chavez said his son Frankie joined the celebration in the form of his
Continue ReadingA Calexico mother said her 10-year-old child wrote a letter to God after saying she had been bullied by her teacher and classmates, and she wanted them to stop bullying her. Susie Pena, the child’s mother, went to the school to complain. She said, “We’re here to stop bullying and I’m doing this because they’re
Continue ReadingThe victims were outside their Calexico home on the west side of town when they were allegedly attacked. Durazo is facing charges of spousal abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities are looking for 39-year-old Heber resident Nestor Durazo who allegedly caused major injuries to his ex-wife and her mother. Normal 0 false false
Continue ReadingIn tonight’s edition of Pet Talk. We meet an adorable orange colored cat named Sam and a super energetic black and white Pit bull named Holly. First up is Sam, an adult orange cat that is the perfect snuggle buddy. He is so friendly and loves attention. Wherever you go, he will follow. Found as
Continue ReadingYuma Police responded to an armed robbery at the Family Dollar Store located at 2298 West 8th Street at around 5:03 p.m. Thursday. An investigation revealed a man entered the store, displayed a weapon and demanded money. The suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Joel Lara.
Continue ReadingDay four of the Hernandez-Serrano murder trial resumed and the forensic pathologist who conducted an autopsy on the victim, Emmanuel Alvarenga-Navarrete, took the stand Friday. According to the pathologist, the victim suffered at least three gunshot wounds on January 20th of 2016. The suspect, Francisco Hernandez-Serrano, is facing first-degree murder following Alvarenga’s death on January
Continue ReadingJulia Mancuso checks out a cafe where the lattes are almost too beautiful to drink. Meet the barista that is taking coffee art to a whole new level.
Continue ReadingSe registro la primer muerte del ao por rikettsia en Mexicali, en donde ya se han registrado dos casos y una defuncin por esta enfermedad. El otro caso relacionado es de una nia en el Puerto de San Felipe. Una mujer de 55 aos de edad, residente del Ejido Estacin Coahuila, present los sntomas desde
Continue ReadingSomerton Police is seeking the suspect involved in the shooting that left two injured Thursday afternoon. Authorities are looking for Somerton resident Raymundo Chairez Jr. who allegedly shot two young adults who suffered non-life threatening injuries. The incident happened at a water retention area at the intersection of Joshua Street and Columbia Avenue at 2:16
Continue ReadingMidnight of the Oasis is almost here. Here is a list of all the events planned. Thursday, March 1 4:30 -6:00 pm Fun Run through Yuma’s North End 6:00 – 8:00 pm Rally on Main Street, Downtown Yuma Friday, March 2 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Entrant Check In – Lobby of Yuma Civic Center
Continue ReadingThe Imperial County District Attorney’s Office said the Imperial High School student that allegedly threatened to harm other students is facing three charges of making criminal threats. Imperial County District Attorney Gilbert G. Otero announced Thursday that charges were filed against Karl Manaig, 18 of Imperial, in connection with the alleged threats made last Friday.
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