People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals continue to take aim at The Camel Farm in Yuma. PETA sent a complaint Wednesday morning calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate The Camel Farm and hold it accountable for any violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). PETA cites a visitor to the
Continue ReadingLa ciudad de Somerton relevo a su jefe de policía despues de votar en contra de su contrato la semana pasada. Oficiales nos informaron sobre la razon porque no se renovo su contrato. El alcalde de Somerton, Jose Yepez, dijo que la razón por cual se tomo esta decisión fue porque Cavender no cumplió con
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents, acting on a tip, arrested 62 undocumented immigrants found in a two-bedroom house Tuesday. The incident happened in Laredo, Texas. The illegal immigrants had very limited food and water and were awaiting transportation to another location inside the United States, according to Border Patrol. “This enforcement action demonstrates the United States Border
Continue ReadingThe Regional Center for Border Health hosted their second annual forum in efforts to make healthcare easier in the region. The event welcomed leaders in local health and educators from Northern Arizona University to discuss the health inequities families face. They also discussed future projects to create jobs and educational programs. The event is sponsored
Continue ReadingWith the hot summer months upon us, it may become challenging to have the energy to keep up an active lifestyle or choose fresh fruits and vegetables over drive-thru dining. For added exercise, Yuma Regional Medical Center’s clinical nutrition manager Tara Lovinger, suggests that people utilize free air conditioning in stores by window shopping. You
Continue ReadingIn tonight’s Making a Difference, we learn about a fundraiser being held to help out a woman, a mother, and now a widow who recently witnessed her husband take his own life this past April. The tragedy took place at their home leaving Yolanda Gonzalez alone to raise her four young boys. While Yolanda did
Continue ReadingA former police officer accused of sex crimes is hit with more charges as another victim comes forward. Two new charges are being brought against former City of Imperial Police Officer Ray Valenzuela. Valenzuela is accused of multiple sex charges against a minor. He was in court in Brawley Wednesday morning. His bail is currently
Continue ReadingTwo Norwegian lawmakers have nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after the Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Christian Tybring-Gjedde and Per-Willy Amundsen, lawmakers with the populist Progress Party, told Norwegian news agency NTB on Wednesday that President Trump “had taken a huge and important step in the direction
Continue ReadingThe city of Somerton told News 11 why their police chief was dismissed because he did not follow certain items of his contract. Mayor Jose Yepez said Jeffery Cavender’s contract was not renewed earlier this month because he didn’t comply with several things in the contract. One of those items was where Cavender lived. According
Continue ReadingA utoridades de Salud de Baja California alertan a la población sobre el incremento en enfermedades mortales a causa de las altas temperaturas, las cuales pudiesen llegar por encima de los 45 grados centígrados, 120 grados Fahrenheit. El verano en Mexicali es la epoca más peligrosa del año, ya que es el momento en que
Continue ReadingLocal health agencies came together for a workshop to battle Imperial County’s obesity rate. One of the problems is a lack of access to quality food. “The degree to which people have access to affordable, quality food, recreation, economic development. There are a range of issues that causes health inequities. And very little of it
Continue ReadingUn estudiante de San Luis High School ha sido nombrada Presidente de Ascensores de Educadores de Arizona para el año escolar 2018-2019. Adriana Carranza, una estudiante de último año en SLHS, se desempeñó como vicepresidenta hace un año. El deber de un oficial estatal mientras representa a Arizona incluye una variedad de eventos como la
Continue ReadingA San Luis High School student has been named as Arizona’s President of Educators Rising for the 2018-2019 school year. Adriana Carranza, an upcoming senior at SLHS, served as Vice President a year ago. A state officer’s duty while representing Arizona includes a variety of events like the National Leadership Conference. “I am beyond thrilled
Continue ReadingAgentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza arrestaron el miercoles por la mañana a un ciudadano estadounidense sospechoso de contrabandear drogas dentro del tanque de combustible de un vehículo en el puesto de control de la Carretera 86. Justo antes de las 6 a.m., una camioneta pick-up Chevrolet negra fue remitida a una inspección secundaria en el
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen suspected of smuggling drugs inside a vehicle’s fuel tank at the Highway 86 checkpoint Wednesday morning. Just before 6 a.m., a black Chevrolet pick-up truck was referred to secondary inspection at the checkpoint. During the inspection, a canine detection team alerted to the bed of the truck.
Continue ReadingSe ha llevado a cabo un arrestado exitoso en la ciudad de Yuma. La policía ha confirmado que arrestaron a Jaime Rodriguez quien es responsable de haber robado en la segunda Amberly’s Place del 31 de mayo al 4 de junio. Supestamente Rodriguez entro de manera forzada al edificio por la Avenida A y Calle
Continue ReadingCould Somerton be the site of a new high school? It’s something that a local school district has in the works, but it’s facing a roadblock. The lack of a signature from one farmer who owns land next to the project site has put Yuma Union High School District and the city of Somerton at
Continue ReadingLa construcción de la nueva preparatoria de Somerton se ha detenido por la falta de firmas necesarias en uno convenio que aseguran que agricultores seguirán varias reglas cuando se trata de utilizar pesticidas. Ahora el distrito escolar de preparatorias Yuma Union está pidiendo la ayuda de la ciudad de Somerton para que pueden seguir adelante
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is giving out free tacos thanks to the Golden State Warriors. KYMA confirmed with a local Yuma Taco Bell that all locations will be participating across the country. The Doritos Locos Tacos will be handed out for free today at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The reason is because the Warriors “stole” Game
Continue ReadingThe National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Yuma, Imperial, and La Paz counties. It remains in effect Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Temperatures will reach up to 112 degrees in some places because of high pressure remaining in the region. It is recommended to take frequent breaks in the
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