If flowers are your go-to gift for Mother’s Day, it might be time to think outside the box. “The consumer technology association did research and found that one in five moms wants tech for Mothers Day,” said Suzanne Kantra of Techlicious. So what are the best tech gifts to get mom? Many cell carriers are
Continue ReadingKatie Holley made a 2 a.m. emergency room visit after realizing that the pain in her ear that she described as “feeling like an ice chip” was actually a palmetto bug! The bug not only crawled into her ear but got in deep and hung on with all its might. This caused doctors to pour
Continue ReadingWith the E. coli outbreak making national news, local agriculture experts held a forum on Friday to stop the rumors and explain the safety measures taken to keep our produce safe. The agriculture industry in Yuma C ounty is very diligent about food safety practices. They work alongside the FDA and CDC to determine potential
Continue ReadingIt was an emotional day for teachers across Yuma County after hundreds of students returned to class on Friday. Hundreds of students headed back to school after teachers returned from a six-day statewide walkout. The walkout was a part of the ‘Red for Ed’ movement that pushed legislators to pass a teacher pay increase. O.C.
Continue ReadingImperial County is about to become the lithium capital of the nation. Senator Ben Hueso announced at the El Centro Chamber of Commerce that $2.5 million will be invested in Imperial County for a geothermal project that will generate 50 megawatts of energy. The county will also take part in the mining for lithium. Lithium
Continue ReadingLos distritos escolares del Condado de Yuma están anunciando sus horarios modificados debido al cierre de las escuelas durante el movimiento estatal para un mejor pago de maestros y fondos escolares. Distrito escolar de Crane La Escuela Primaria Ronald Reagan tendrá días agregados a su calendario. Los días de recuperación se llevarán a cabo el
Continue ReadingYuma County school districts are announcing their modified schedules due to the school closures during the statewide movement for better teacher pay and school funding. Crane School District Ronald Reagan Elementary School will have make-up days added to their calendar. Make-up days will be held on Friday, June 1st, and Monday, June 4th. Gadsden Elementary
Continue ReadingA frail Sen. John McCain has been receiving a stream of visitors and good wishes at his Arizona ranch as he confronts the aftermath of brain cancer treatment and surgery. Former Vice President Joe Biden sat with McCain for 90 minutes Sunday, according to people close to both men. Biden followed McCain’s closest friends, Sen.
Continue ReadingSe emitió una alerta AMBER para dos niños que fueron secuestrados el viernes desde Tucson, Arizona. Las autoridades dijeron que Kahmila Ramirez, de siete meses, fue vista por última vez con un mameluco blanco con volantes amarillos y Luis Ramírez, de cinco años, fue visto por última vez vistiendo un polo a rayas gris y
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) released a final report detailing what lead to the prison riot at Arizona State Prison Complex – Yuma in March, saying that it was sparked by inmates thinking excessive force was used to restrain a violent and intoxicated inmate. The report also found that six correctional officers intentionally destroyed
Continue ReadingThe Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the secretary of State, will award 800,000 in grants throughout the state for various library projects. The Yuma County Library District will be awarded 30,000 for a leading technology project. The grant money was made possible with federal funds from the Institute of Museum
Continue ReadingThe latest trend to hit the Internet has the social media world abuzz. A Los Angeles-based denim company is now raising eyebrows with the debut of what they call “extreme cut out jeans” – all for the price of $168. The cut-out jeans come from Carmar Denim, and the jeans are exactly how you’d expect
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Department of Transportation is replacing the bridge at Chinle Wash on the Navajo Nation in far northeastern Arizona. The $6 million project is scheduled to start Monday and be completed by the end of this year. The new three-span bridge will be 280 feet long and nearly 9 feet wider than the current
Continue ReadingA man wanted in connection with a shooting involving Surprise police has been apprehended in Colorado. Surprise police say U.S. marshals assisted in locating 51-year-old Lonnie Smith on Thursday in Colorado Springs. Authorities say officers approached Smith on April 9 in the parking lot of a business in Surprise because of his felony warrant for
Continue ReadingThe Imperial County Registrars of Voters Office is using a mobile unit to promote early voting and giving residents an alternate option to vote. “This is so we can try to increase voter participation, and as a convenience to our voters. Maybe they’re not going to be around on election day, so they can see
Continue ReadingA local doctor was in court Thursday morning over allegations of insurance fraud. Dr. Mohamed Asiad pleaded not guilty to felony insurance fraud charges. He’s being charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor relating to a report he made last year of an alleged stolen vehicle. Dr. Asiad was arrested in February and said
Continue ReadingEvery year an award is given by Arizona Western College to a small business in town making a name for themselves in the community. This years winner was Jose Villa, owner of Eddie’s Grill on 4th ave. The name coming from his brother who is also apart of the restaurant business. Eddie’s Grill is a
Continue ReadingA sense of gratitude and accomplishment took over the streets of Yuma as educators thanked the community for their endless support. “Today the signature of the bill just represents our first step,” said local educator Ana Ortega. Educators hope this is the first step in the right direction. According to Arizona governor Doug Ducey, the
Continue Reading121 personas enfermas, 52 hospitalizadas y una muerta son los reportados debido a un brote de E. coli relacionado con los cultivadores de Yuma. Según la FDA, una granja ha estado vinculada a un caso de presos enfermos en un centro correccional de Alaska. Las enfermedades han impulsado a los agricultores locales a encontrar la
Continue Reading121 people have been reported sick, 52 hospitalized and one dead as the FDA continues to investigate an E. coli outbreak linked to Yuma growers. According to the FDA, one farm has been tied to a case of inmates sickened at an Alaska correctional facility. The illnesses have propelled local farmers to find the sole
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