28-year-old Jaime Joshua Benitez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 30 months in prison on Monday. Benitez had previously pleaded guilty to assault with the use of a dangerous weapon. Benitez assaulted an acquaintance, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe, on the Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation by striking him on
Continue ReadingArizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday appointed the executive who has overseen the state’s three public universities since 2013 as state treasurer. Ducey named outgoing Board of Regents President Eileen Klein to replace Jeff DeWit, who stepped down to become NASA’s chief financial officer. The Republican governor called Klein the “most experienced person in the
Continue ReadingClose to a hundred years running, the Holtville Chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary, is the forefront in their community to promote support for fallen soldiers, veterans and those in active duty. When Kim Vincent, the president of the auxiliary, received news that there was an urgent need of care packages for troops in the
Continue ReadingTax Day has arrived and believe it or not, if you still haven’t filed your taxes, you many not be in the hole just yet. For the last couple months, we have been giving you important tips that you need to know in order to become tax savvy and tonight we are giving you an
Continue ReadingLa ex primera dama de Estados Unidos Bárbara Bush, quien estaba muy delicada de salud ya que sufría de obstrucción pulmonar crónica, falleció a sus 92 años de edad. Barbara Bush era la esposa del ex-presidente George H.W. Bush y madre del ex-presidente George W. Bush. El pasado domingo, se anunció la decisión de Barbara
Continue ReadingFormer Arizona Representative Don Shooter filed a notice of claim worth $1.3 million on Monday after being ousted by the Arizona House in February. Governor Doug Ducey’s Office released a statement in response Tuesday. His office said, “These are desperate claims by a disgraced, ousted lawmaker, and we dispute them entirely.” The claim filed by
Continue ReadingThe outbreak of E.Coli in 11 states have been linked to bagged and chopped Romain lettuce grown in Yuma. This is the second report in 2018 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggesting to consumers to stay away from purchasing romaine lettuce from the grocery store. 13 on Your Side asked local shoppers
Continue ReadingUPDATE (5:20 P.M.) One driver was killed following a three semi-truck crash on Interstate 10 Tuesday morning. According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, a tractor-trailer rolled over at milepost 79 causing a second semi to come to a complete stop. While stopped, a third semi-truck crashed with the second semi killing the driver in
Continue ReadingLa ex primera dama Barbara Pierce Bush falleció el martes 17 de abril a la edad de 92 años, según un comunicado. La esposa del ex presidente George H.W. Bush y la madre del ex presidente George W. Bush le sobreviven su esposo, sus cinco hijos y sus cónyuges; 17 nietos; siete bisnietos; y su
Continue ReadingFormer First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17th at the age of 92, a statement said. The wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush is survived by her husband, five children and their spouses; 17 grandchildren ; seven great-grandchildren ; and her brother, Scott
Continue ReadingEl hombre acusado de disparar y matar a un cachorro de nueve semanas de edad por orinar en la alfombra fue procesado el martes por la mañana. Jonathan Torres, de 31 años, fue acusado de crueldad hacia los animales y de disparar con un arma de fuego dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Un
Continue ReadingAt first glance, you might think working in the agriculture industry would look like farming or working in the fields, but the jobs in agriculture are endless. For this week’s home grown, we spoke to the director of agriculture programs at the University of Arizona to find out what job opportunities there are in the
Continue ReadingIt was announced Tuesday that Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will be present at the San Luis Port of Entry on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. There, they will talk about border security and the National Guard deployment to the Southwest border, according to a release sent by the
Continue ReadingUn hombre esta muerto despues de un accidente que involucro a tres camiones de carga en la Interestatal 10. Este accidente sucedió alrededor de las 5 a.m. el martes, los carriles de la Interestatal 10 al lado este estuvieron cerrados despues de este choque. Un segundo hombre esta en el hospital con heridas. Para ser
Continue ReadingA former Arizona representative who became the first state lawmaker expelled for sexual misconduct since the #MeToo movement swept the nation filed a $1.3 million claim Monday against the House speaker and Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff. The claim filed by former Rep. Don Shooter as a precursor to a lawsuit says he was
Continue ReadingFive Yuma High School students won prizes at the Southern Arizona Research and Science Foundation (SARSEF) Regional Science Fair on Thursday, April 12 in Tucson. Luis Flores Juarez, Gabriel Villarreal, Arturo Villarreal, Eileen Lopez and Shriti Parajuli took part in Regionals because they won prizes at their respective school or county science fairs in January
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol agents rescued a man drowning in the All-American canal on Friday at around midnight. A BP agent assigned to the area two miles west of downtown Calexico, heard an individual yelling for help and quickly responded. Moments later, the agent observed an individual struggling to stay above water. Another agent
Continue ReadingCalexico officials announced a series of changes to help balance the budget this year. It was all part of tonight’s state of the city address. Mayor Martiza Hurtado says she has faith they can overcome their one million dollar budget deficit by restructuring several departments. Officials say they are looking at the problems of the
Continue ReadingLa ciudad de Yuma dio la bienvenida a la noticia sobre la concesión de fondos para una nueva instalación de la Administración de Veteranos (VA) que se espera que se construya en Yuma. La ciudad, que abogó por el financiamiento de la instalación durante cuatro años, donó terrenos en el área de avenida 6E, cerca
Continue ReadingThe city of Yuma welcomed the news regarding the grant funding awarded for a new Veterans Administration (VA) facility expected to be built in Yuma. The city, who advocated for the funding of the facility for four years, donated land in the area of Avenue 6E near 34th Street last year. “Meeting the needs of
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