Uber’s ride-hailing service will give its U.S. passengers and drivers more leeway to pursue claims of sexual misconduct, its latest attempt to shed its reputation for brushing aside bad behavior. The shift announced Tuesday will allow riders and drivers to file allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment in courts and mediation, rather than being
Continue ReadingKailee Bunte of Gila Ridge High School was named Arizona’s ACT 2018 Student Champion. Bunte will receive the ACT Student Champion Award and a $500 scholarship. “Everyone at some point in their life has been inspired by an individual who is tenacious, positive and dedicated to helping others achieve their life goals,” ACT Senior Vice
Continue ReadingThe Border Patrol says its agents have arrested an American woman in Arizona on suspicion of trying to smuggle four Mexicans into the United States over the weekend. The agency said Monday that its officials arrested the 41-year-old U.S. citizen from Tehachapi, California on Sunday night at the Interstate 8 immigration checkpoint near Yuma. Authorities
Continue ReadingThe valley is getting 51 national guard members to protect the US Mexico border here in Calexico. According to one official from El Centro sector border patrol, it’s critical that the national guard is here because of the limited number of border patrol agents in the area. ” Border security, is national security. The role
Continue ReadingEl Centro Sector Border Patrol welcomed 51 National Guard troops on Monday as part of Operation Guardian Support that will ultimately provide a total of 73 Guard members. Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez said, “Will allow us to better secure our border and raise our interdiction effectiveness as well as our situational awareness.” They
Continue ReadingMeet Hammy, a black and white American pit bull terrier that was found in the town of Wellton. He’s a big puppy and weighs a solid 53 pounds. Hammy needs a family that is going to be extremely active with him as he doesn’t seem to tire easily. It is unknown how he does with
Continue ReadingUn nuevo estudio indica que la ciudad de Tucson es una de las ciudades más baratas para estudiantes de universidad en el país. El sitio web Student Loan Hero hizo una comparación de los precios de vivir fuera de la escuela. El costo por año para los estudiantes de la Universidad de Arizona fue de
Continue ReadingEl principal operador del cártel de Sinaloa fue arrestado por la policía y elementos del ejercito en Nogales, Sonora. El sospechoso fue identificado como Josúe Iván Torres González. Según los oficiales de seguridad, Torres González cruzo heroína, metanfetamina, cocaína e inmigrantes a Estados Unidos a traves de Nogales. Los funcionarios informaron este lunes 14 de
Continue ReadingAs the Supreme Court ruled to legalize sports gambling Monday, everyone now wonders when will it be legal to participate in Arizona and California. The sports betting ruling is now in the hands of state lawmakers. It would take a change in state law and for policymakers to make that change before we see any
Continue ReadingMiembros de la Guardia Nacional empezaron sus funciones el lunes para resguardar la frontera de Mexicali y Calexico. El cerco fronterizo entre Mexico y Estados Unidos incrementará sus medidas de seguridad a partir de hoy. Más de 50 miembros de la Guardia Nacional formaron filas en las instalaciones principales de la Patrulla Fronteriza en El
Continue ReadingLos agentes de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. arrestaron a dos hombres el martes despues de intentos fallidos de contrabando de casi 100 libras de metanfetamina en el Puerto de Entrada de San Luis. Un hombre de Yuma, Ariz., de 20 años, fue remitido para un interrogatorio adicional cuando intentaba ingresar a los
Continue ReadingH.L. Suverkrup Elementary is continuing their space studies by inviting a planetarium for their students. The school year’s theme surrounds the study of the planets and students were able to take a closer look through this interactive experience. The presentation is hosted by Mobile Ed Productions, where they travel across the country giving students an
Continue ReadingU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended two men Tuesday after failed smuggling attempts of nearly 100 pounds of methamphetamine at the San Luis Port of Entry. A 20-year-old Yuma, Ariz. man was referred for additional questioning as he attempted to enter the U.S. Tuesday night in his Lexus sedan. After a CBP canine alerted
Continue ReadingGila Ridge High School reanudará las clases el martes despues de que la escuela cerró sus puertas debido a problemas de aire acondicionado. De acuerdo con el Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias de Yuma, el tiempo de clase perdido durante la salida anticipada del lunes no tendra que ser recuperado. La noche senior de GRHS tendrá
Continue ReadingUPDATE (3:50 P.M.) Gila Ridge High School will be resuming classes Tuesday after the school closed its doors due to air conditioning problems. According to Yuma Union High School District, the classroom time missed during Monday’s early release will not be made up. GRHS Senior night will be taking place on Monday, May 14th at
Continue ReadingUPDATE Two people died and seven children were injured following a rollover accident that led to the closure of Interstate 8 Friday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 42-year-old man was driving a 1999 Ford that was hauling a heavily loaded trailer on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 8 at 10:30 a.m. The
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Geological Survey reported several small quakes near Ocotillo, Calif. Saturday afternoon. The latest quake was registered at 5:48 p.m. Originally it was a magnitude 5.7 but it has since been updated to a magnitude 3.3. Three other temblors of about the same magnitude hit the area earlier in the day. No damages have
Continue ReadingAs our defenses evolve, the same can be said about our enemies. It’s for that very reason that the Yuma Proving Ground exists; to test and re-test weapon systems which will be used in the battlefield in future conflicts. The latest system to come to the Desert Southwest is designed by St. Louis based weapons
Continue ReadingIt’s one of the hardest choices a parent has to do; naming their child. For many it’s as simple as naming their child after a relative or maybe combining the parent’s names to make one unique name. Those names are filed with the Social Security Administration and each year they release the most popular names
Continue ReadingIt’s the state’s claim to fame when it comes to military testing; sunshine and plenty of it. That’s why it’s the ideal place to test the weapons which will be used in battles to come. For fiscal year 2019 the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee approved its national defense budget and hundreds of millions will
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