La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección de Fronteras dice que una publicación en Facebook que involucra un presunto control de transporte es falsa. El 7 de junio, una mujer dijo que había subido a un autobús Greyhound desde Bakersfield, Calif., hasta Las Vegas, Nev., cuando segun se hizo un puesto de control agrícola en la
Continue ReadingEn el marco de la celebración mundial de la donación de sangre, autoridades de salud de Baja California informaron sobre su importancia local y internacionalmente con la campaña “Date a los demás, Dona Sangre, Comparte Vida”. Durante el mes de junio se celebra a nivel mundial la donación de sangre siendo la única forma en
Continue ReadingAt 6:30 a.m., the kitchen staff at the North End Community Center senior nutrition program begins preparation for the 1,500 meals delivered weekly to homebound seniors in the community. Meals on Wheels provides fresh, healthy meals, and community activities allowing seniors to remain social and well-fed while continuing to live at home. The senior nutrition
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested a previously deported sex offender near downtown Calexico on Sunday afternoon. At around 2:52 p.m., agents arrested a 61-year-old Mexican man suspected of illegally entering the United States. Agents identified the man as Jose Prado-Muniz who had been previously deported from the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2004. Prado also was arrested
Continue ReadingEl Centro Border Patrol agents assigned to Highway 86 checkpoint north of Westmorland, arrested a woman suspected of smuggling methamphetamine Sunday morning at approximately 10:40 a.m. A commercial bus was referred to secondary inspection when a canine team alerted to the luggage compartment of the bus. Agents discovered 11 packages wrapped in tape stored inside
Continue ReadingThe man accused of robbing a local UPS facility and leading police on a chase has pleaded not guilty Monday morning. Adrian Guzman, 23, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful flight from law enforcement. Police said at approximately 8:25 p.m. officers responded to a report of
Continue ReadingA man charged with first degree pre-meditated murder has pleaded not guilty to charges on Monday in front of a Yuma County Superior Court judge. John Nate Gardea Sr., 50, is also being charged with aggravated assault using a handgun and possession of a weapon charges. The public defender representing Gardea Sr. requested Judge David
Continue ReadingPainting to Music: On Tuesday, June 19th, children of all ages are invited to the Somerton Library at 10:30 a.m. to Paint to Music. Let music inspire you as you paint your masterpiece! There is no charge to attend. The Somerton Library is located at 240 Canal Street in Somerton, AZ. For more information, call
Continue ReadingRural Metro Fire has responded to 12 heat-related calls since March 1 and their advice to hikers is to be prepared. The desert southwest in heating up, which means it’s time to take special precautions while outdoors. Popular trails attract beginning, moderate and experienced hikers. “The first thing I’m going to say to do is
Continue ReadingEl gobernador de Arizona Doug Ducey ha lanzado oficialmente su campaña de reelección. El republicano Ducey tambien lanzó un video el lunes titulado “Asegurando el futuro de Arizona” que promueve sus logros desde que asumió el cargo en enero de 2015 como el 23 ° gobernador del estado. El exsecretario de Estado Ken Bennett ha
Continue ReadingAn ex-con awaiting sentencing in the 2002 killings of a Phoenix couple whose bodies have never been found has died in a Tucson jail, authorities said Sunday. Pima County Sheriff’s officials said homicide detectives determined Brian Ferry’s death was a suicide. Corrections officers found Ferry unresponsive in his jail cell at the county’s Adult Detention
Continue ReadingMexico won their first game in this year’s World Cup and it is against one of the best teams in the competition, Germany. Mexico fans shared their excitement about the win. Mexico now has three points under their belt in the competition and fans say this is huge. “It means everything, it means they beat
Continue ReadingUn hombre fue arrestado despues de que le pego a un peatón con su vehículo. El incidente sucedió el domingo 17 de junio alrededor de las 4:40 a.m., los oficiales de policía de Yuma llegaron al bloque 2300 de Virginia Drive. La investigación inicial revelo que Skyler Smith de 30 años de edad iba manejando
Continue ReadingThe cancellation of an African-American event by the city has many in the community in uproar. Organizers of the 2 nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration said the city canceled the Saturday event at the last minute, and they’re very upset. Organizers Reverend Markco Lee King, Solid Rock Ministries, said, “Right now people are standing outside for
Continue ReadingA man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Yuma after allegedly attempting to make fraudulent returns of over $1.3 million dollars at Walmart stores nationwide. The Yuma Police Department said an investigation revealed Thomas Frudaker attempted to return a computer he had purchased earlier at the Walmart located at 2501 S. Avenue B. Police said Frudaker
Continue ReadingUn hombre fue arrestado el miercoles por la tarde en Yuma despues de supuestamente intentar hacer devoluciones fraudulentas de más de 1.3 millones de dólares en tiendas Walmart en todo el país. El Departamento de Policía de Yuma dijo que una investigación reveló que Thomas Frudaker intentó devolver una computadora que había comprado anteriormente en
Continue ReadingAunque se le permitio a un ex representante estatal de Arizona postularse para el senado estatal el viernes, ahora enfrenta una nueva demanda. La representante estatal Michelle Ugenti-Rita presentó una demanda el jueves contra el ex representante Don Shooter por difamación, acusándolo de hacer comentarios difamatorios sobre ella. La Arizona Republic informó que la demanda
Continue ReadingOver the last six weeks, 2,000 children have been separated from their families after President Trump implemented a zero-tolerance policy. Nearly 25,000 children have been detained by U.S Border Patrol agents in 2018 across the country. An Arizona attorney said President Trump is going against constitutional law. “International law and domestic law both require that
Continue ReadingEl Departamento de Policía de Yuma está buscando a un sospechoso involucrado en un intento de homicidio en el Budgetel Inn la madrugada del viernes. YPD respondió al Budgetel Inn, ubicado en 1640 avenida Arizona sur, por un asalto agravado. Despues de una investigación inicial, se reveló que un hombre había sido apuñalado y fue
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Police Department is seeking a suspect involved in an attempted homicide at the Budgetel Inn early Friday morning. YPD responded to the Budgetel Inn, located at 1640 S. Arizona Avenue, for an aggravated assault. Following an initial investigation, it was revealed a man had been stabbed and was transported to Yuma Regional Medical
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