New position to ensure student safety at Imperial County Office of Education
With the recent school shootings and criminal threats happening across the country and locally, the Imperial County Office of Education has made…
Continue ReadingMonth: February 2018
Silver Spur Rodeo hits attendance record
The 73rd annual Silver Spur Rodeo hit some record attendance this year. The three-day event had about 7,000 attendees on Saturday. “We had…
Continue ReadingLong Realty awards two realtors for community service
Two veteran associate brokers with Long Realty received recognition at an event held at the Tucson Convention Center on February 15, 2018. The Samuel…
Continue ReadingTwo injured in Somerton shooting
The Somerton Police Department said two people were shot in broad daylight. The shooting happened just after 2 p.m. Thursday, in the intersection of…
Continue ReadingPaws on Patrol
Alert, with high energy and the desire to work, it’s is in their dna and with a sense of smell unlike any other. This isn’t your typical…
Continue ReadingA date with Baby Cupid
Valentine’s Day has a different meaning for everyone, but for parents visiting the Yuma Regional Medical Center, it’s a moment to spend…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: Helplessly Hiring
Harvest season is here and with that the return of migrant farm workers, making it a busy time for the Desert Southwest. However, some farmers say…
Continue ReadingArizona ranks 16th in most gun related deaths in the US
In the state where gun laws are the least restrictive according to State Law, a new study by 24/7 Wall St. says Arizona is one of the top twenty…
Continue ReadingNueva garita en Calexico estar lista en noviembre
Los trabajos de construcción de la nueva garita y de un nuevo cerco se han acelerado en Calexico y pudieran concretarse este 2018. La nueva…
Continue ReadingHours before the ‘Harvest Dinner’
As the Southwest AG Summit wraps up, the ‘Harvest Dinner’ is ready to serve the ‘Art of Farming’. For over ten years the…
Continue ReadingDos heridos en tiroteo de Somerton
El Departamento de Policía de Somerton dijo que dos personas recibieron disparos a plena luz del día. El tiroteo ocurrió justo…
Continue ReadingBike routes debuting in Foothills and Mesa Del Sol areas
Residents in the Foothills and Mesa Del Sol areas will be seeing an increase in cyclists as Yuma County debuts new bike routes. The thirteen miles of…
Continue ReadingEl jefe Hank Green se retira del cuerpo de bomberos de San Luis
El jefe de bomberos de la ciudad de San Luis, Hank Green, se retiró despues de 11 años de servicio en la ciudad. Antes de trabajar para…
Continue ReadingChief Hank Green retires from San Luis Fire Department
The City of San Luis Fire Chief Hank Green has retired after 11 years of service with the city. Prior to working for the City of San Luis, Chief…
Continue ReadingYuma home sales on the rise contradicting national slowdown
Home sales are on the rise in Yuma county, contradicting the national dip that the real estate industry is experiencing according to The Yuma…
Continue ReadingLocal air ambulance saves thousands of lives
A little miracle named Mason almost didn’t happen. His mother, Jessica Solorio, said he was born prematurely and no local hospital was properly…
Continue ReadingDay 2: The Hernandez-Serrano murder trial
Several people in a Yuma courthouse burst into tears Tuesday after a witness described the murder scene he encountered January 21, 2016. According to…
Continue ReadingInmates give back to the community through building a float
Now for a look at the brighter side of news. The Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma has a program which allows inmates with artistic abilities to…
Continue ReadingPolice release details on ECRMC lockdown
This past Tuesday, the El Centro Regional Medical Center, went on lockdown. According to the El Centro Police Press Release, “officers…
Continue ReadingECRMC on lockdown following threats
El Centro Regional Medical Center is on a lockdown following a threat from an individual. The hospital said the lockdown started at 8 a.m. and is…
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