Four children were hospitalized with serious injuries Sunday, after a Jet Ski accident. According to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, three boys and one girl were found by a passerby after the collision. Their injuries are considered serious, but none are life-threatening. Three of those kids had to be flown out the lake by a helicopter
Continue ReadingThe newest member of the elite cheer team, The Desert Storm is a 12-year-old Yuma native. “I’ve been around cheer my whole life,” expressed Jakkson Clark-Frye. Growing up, he spent most of his time on the field playing flag football. But, last year he decided to join Ron Watson’s cheer team. After one year of
Continue ReadingA teacher from Yuma has made a huge impact on her students by encouraging and inspiring them. Now, she’s making national headlines. In 1997, Judy Toensing left a note on her student’s report card stating, “It has been a joy to have you in class. Keep up the good work! Invite me to your Harvard
Continue ReadingImperial County Sheriff’s Office said it is their biggest marijuana bust of the year, over 11 tons of weed. Lieutenant Jimmy Duran said, “We’re talking about 23,000 thousand pounds of marijuana. So, there was no hidden compartment that’s going to be able to conceal that.” Deputies working with U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and California
Continue ReadingWhile we often think of summertime vacation as a nice break, a lot of kids in Yuma county worry about where they will get their next meal. We spoke with the director of nutrition at Crane School District to get information on a summer food program starting June 4th. This program has been going on
Continue ReadingThe Imperial County Department is warning the community of a scam involving food stamp fraud. Anyone who receives a text message or phone call and asks for personal information should contact Imperial County Department of Social Services at 877-328-9677 immediately. County and state agencies do not text or call clients requesting personal information such as
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Yuma said it is experiencing a high volume of animal intake this month. Representatives with HSOY said they’ve seen a dramatic increase of cats and kittens at their facility. For that reason, they said they encourage the community to consider adoption as well as donating cat food and other resources to
Continue ReadingToday the city of Calexico honored an officer who died in a tragic car crash more than a decade ago. They did this by building a park in his memory and bringing smiles to the faces of young children. It was a joyous moment for the city of Calexico. But even a happier one for
Continue ReadingLa Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Imperial dijo que confiscaron más de 11 toneladas de marihuana con el valor de 18 millones de dólares dentro de un camión el jueves. Los agentes que trabajan con la Patrulla Fronteriza de EE. UU., Aduanas de EE. UU. y la Patrulla de Caminos de California registraron un camión
Continue ReadingOur community is coming together to help the victims of DUI c rash that happened exactly one week ago. Within just five days the community has raised nearly $5,000 for the Patch family who lost their mother and left their father critically injured following the crash. Family and friends said these events are just another
Continue ReadingMEXICALI, B.C.- Actualmente el Ayuntamiento de Mexicali, en vez de parecer un lugar que brinde seguridad a los ciudadanos, se ha convertido en explanada de plantones y manifestaciones constantes, el Movimiento “Mexicali Resiste”, caracterizado por estar en contra de la construcción de la Cervecera Constellation Brands en el Valle de Mexicali, se ha instalado de
Continue ReadingA una semana despues del trágico accidente automovilístico en donde una mujer perdió la vida y un hombre resulto gravemente herido, la comunidad se ha unido para ayudar a los familiares de las victimas con gastos medicos y funerarios. Fue el pasado viernes cuando Maria Patch y su esposo John Patch, conducían por la calle
Continue ReadingCuatro sospechosos fueron arrestados luego de un tiroteo ocurrido en el área de la cuadra 300 de calle Sexta sur el lunes, según el Departamento de Policía de El Centro. Una investigación reveló que se buscaba a varias personas de interes junto con un vehículo sospechoso. Las autoridades dijeron que los sospechosos tenían vínculos con
Continue ReadingFour suspects were arrested following a shooting that happened in the area of the 300 block of South 6th Street on Monday, according to the El Centro Police Department. An investigation revealed several persons of interest were being sought along with a suspect vehicle. Authorities said the suspects had ties to addresses in Heber, Calif.
Continue ReadingUn inmigrante ilegal con múltiples condenas anteriores fue arrestado por agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Yuma en San Luis. Justo despues de las 4:30 p.m. el jueves, agentes capturaron a Deonicio Torres-Salazar, de 50 años, de Jalisco, Mexico, que ingresó ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos, dos millas al este del Puerto de Entrada de
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Policía de El Centro está advirtiendo al público sobre una nueva estafa de dinero que está sucediendo en la comunidad. Los oficiales están describiendo al sospechoso como un hombre afroamericano, de unos 50 años, alrededor de 5’11 y 240 libras. El hombre tiene el pelo corto y rizado con un acento jamaiquino
Continue ReadingEl Centro Police Department is warning the public of a new money scam happening in the community. Officers are describing the suspect as an African American man, in his mid 50’s, about 5’11, and 240 pounds. The man has short curly hair with a Jamaican accent and carries a fanny pack around the waist. He
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Yuma is hosting the 2018 Fore Paws Golf Classic on Saturday, June 2. The event will be located at the Desert Hills Golf Court and will cost 100 dollars per player for a four-person team. There’s an 8 a.m. shot gun start time and all the proceeds go to the Humane
Continue ReadingTroopers statewide will be targeting impaired drivers, distracted drivers, fatigued drivers, unrestrained occupants and speeders through various operation beginning Friday, May 25. Troopers and roadside motorist assistants will also be patrolling for stranded motorists. The goal is to prevent collisions statewide and reduce fatality so that people can get to their destinations safely. The Arizona
Continue ReadingA truck fire closed westbound Interstate 10 in central Phoenix Friday morning and there’s no immediate indication when the highway will reopen. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the closure of westbound I-10 is between State Route 143 and 40th Street and that traffic is being diverted onto northbound SR 143. Drivers then can return
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