Month: April 2018

ACTUALIZACIÓN (11 de Abril de 2018): Arrestan a los sospechosos acusadas de haber sido los responsables del incendio que sucedió en el sito de construcción de los apartamentos “Mesa Height” el pasado enero. Daniel Molina, de 18 años, y un menor de 17 años fueron ubicados y arrestados por agentes de policía de Yuma. Ambos

Con motivo de la conmemoración del terremoto sucedido en Mexicali el 4 de abril del 2010, autoridades tomaron medidas de precaución este mes. Autoridades estatales y municipales recomendaron a la población de la importancia de contar con planes de contingencia dentro del hogar. El Departamento Municipal de Bomberos informó sobre el porcentaje de edificios tanto

Authorities arrested a man wanted for the shooting death of a victim in Virginia that happened in February. The United States Marshals Service, Southern District of California’s El Centro Fugitive Task Force in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service Eastern District of Virginia and the Virginia Beach Police Department arrested 30-year-old Andre’Jeru Bernard Bigby

UPDATE The Yuma Union High School District representative said that over 320 participants took part in the ‘Red for Ed’ movement this morning. Participants involved in the walk-ins were from Gila Ridge, Kofa, San Luis, Yuma and Cibola High School. —————– Teachers in Yuma are taking part in a movement on Wednesday morning to demand

Authorities in Arizona and New Mexico are urging drivers to watch out for blowing dust due to strong winds blowing across the region. The National Weather Service says visibility is reduced along Interstate 40 between Winslow and the New Mexico border in northern Arizona and that winds are also picking up along Interstate 10 in

In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 8-14), the Yuma County Victims’ Rights Committee is hosting their annual Walk-A-Mile in their shoes. The theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week this year is to expand the circle and to reach all victims, with the hope that they emphasize the importance of inclusion in

A battle color ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Marine Aircraft Group 39 is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at MCAS Camp Pendleton. Col. Matthew T. Mowery, commanding officer of MAG-39, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the event. Retired Brig. Gen. Michael J. Aguilar, former deputy commander of Marine Forces

Arizona consumers will soon be able to buy certain types of eggs that are stamped with a longer shelf life. Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed legislation that creates a 45-day expiration date for Grade A eggs. Proponents of the measure said it could help eliminate food waste, and it will provide out-of-state shippers more

Arizona has become the latest state to prohibit some child marriages under a bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey preventing anyone younger than 16 from getting hitched. The measure signed Wednesday by the Republican governor also says 16- and 17-year-olds can only marry if their partner is no more than three years older and if

Los oficiales federales dicen que han arrestado a dos ciudadanos mexicanos bajo sospecha de contrabando de casi 74 libras de metanfetamina. Los oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de Estados Unidos dicen que un conductor masculino y su pasajero, ambos de 19 años, fueron señalados para una inspección adicional el martes en el Puerto de

Federal officers say they have arrested two Mexican nationals on suspicion of smuggling nearly 74 pounds of methamphetamine. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers say a male driver and his male passenger, both age 19, were flagged for further inspection Tuesday at the Port of Nogales. A drug-sniffing canine inspected their Oldsmobile sedan and alerted

Arizona se ha convertido en el último estado en prohibir algunos matrimonios infantiles según un proyecto de ley firmado por el gobernador Doug Ducey que impide que se enganche a menores de 16 años.La medida firmada el miercoles por el gobernador republicano tambien dice que los jóvenes de 16 y 17 años solo pueden casarse

La Prisión de Calipatria llevó a cabo una ceremonia dedicada a las víctimas de crímenes y tiroteos en los Estados Unidos el miercoles. En esta ceremonia se brindó información a donde estos afectados pueden acudir para poder ayudarse a vivir con su situación vivida. Con lágrimas entre los presentes y una emotiva ceremonia, se recordaron

Wednesday was a special day for Yuma County employees as the Employee Appreciation Event took place at the Yuma Civic Center. Employees were celebrated and nominated for different categories such as Yuma County Employee of the Year, Superior Court Employee of the Year, and Safety Excellence Award. Listed below are the 2017 winners: 2017 Yuma

Más de 490 clientes de APS están sin electricidad en el área de calle 16 y avenida Arizona el miercoles por la tarde. El Servicio Público de Arizona reportó cortes de energía a las 4:34 p.m. como el servicio fue interrumpido por problemas de solución de problemas. Las áreas afectadas incluyen calle 6 hasta calle

More than 490 APS customers are without power in the area of 16th Street and Arizona Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Arizona Public Service reported power outages at 4:34 p.m. as service was interrupted by troubleshooting issues. The areas affected include 6th Street to 20th Street and Arizona Avenue to Lee Drive. APS says they are working

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is scheduled to speak at a conference for border sheriffs on Wednesday in Las Cruces. Sessions will speak at a conference for the Southwestern Border Sheriff’s Coalition. The coalition is composed of 31 sheriffs who oversee counties within 25 miles of the U.S. – Mexico border. Sessions plans to speak about