A woman was arrested at the Calipatria State Prison on Saturday, August 25, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. CDCR said the visiting staff were alerted when 33-year-old Amanda Lea Silk was observed acting suspicious and avoiding the staff members questions. Silk was visiting an inmate convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter and Use
Continue ReadingDesde hace más de 70 años los Braceros Mexicanos dejaron su esfuerzo y sudor en los campos agrícolas de estados unidos. El gobierno mexicano prometió formar un fideicomiso con la retención del 10 por ciento de su salario para cuando regresaran a su país tuvieran una estabilidad económica, pero esto nunca sucedió. Y es que
Continue ReadingArizona Western C ollege is partnering with Yuma Union High school district to provide new learning opportunities for students. AWC is giving students a chance to begin their college careers while still in high school with the dual enrollment program. Dual enrollment allows students to gain both high school and college credit while still enrolled
Continue ReadingSchool districts in Yuma County came together in the Kofa High School cafeteria for the first-ever county-wide Migrant Parent Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 29. “It’s the first time we’ve done it as a county,” YUHSD Migrant Services Coordinator Juan Castillo said. “We are trying to build those relationships with our community and K-8
Continue ReadingSenator Jon Kyl will be sworn in by Governor Doug Ducey to replace the late Senator John McCain on Wednesday. Ducey tweeted the photo below in regards to the appointment that will be held on the senate floor at 9:45 a.m. Cindy McCain said Kyl is a dear friend and that she believes it is
Continue ReadingThe Calexico Dispatch Department said misuse of 911 calls are increasing in the area putting at risk the lives of people with real emergencies. Dispatcher Leo Miramon said, “If all 911 lines are tied up with calls that are not emergencies, it can cost somebody’s life.” He said the number of non-emergency calls per week
Continue ReadingThis week’s Small Town Smack Talk, we feature former Kofa High School volleyball coach, Brittany Sasser. Sasser shares with us her past memories as a volleyball coach and recaps her legacy at Kofa.
Continue ReadingThe identities of the victims involved in the shooting that happened at the 2700 block of West 5th Street who were found Monday have been revealed. According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the victims have been identified as 20-year-old Grady Baxter, of Yuma, 19-year-old Nicholas Grabbe, of Yuma, and 24-year-old Javier Sanchez, of Yuma.
Continue ReadingArizona Governor Doug Ducey appointed Senator Jon Kyl to finish Senator John McCain’s term Tuesday morning. Republican Representative Tim Dunn expressed his feelings about Senator Kyl’s appointment. “Senator Kyl is awesome for the Republican Party. He will continue to serve our Arizona well. I’m glad Governor Ducey picked him,” said Representative Dunn. The Yuma County
Continue ReadingEl martes por la mañana medios locales anunciaron que el gobernador Doug Ducey eligió al ex-senador republicano Jon Kyl para substituir al fallecido senador John McCain. Kyl había servido durante tres legislaturas a lado de McCain antes de retirarse en el 2013 y para algunos eso representa una ventaja, así lo dijo Martin Porchas presidente
Continue ReadingLas identidades de las víctimas que murieron a balazos que ocurrió en la cuadra 2700 de calle 5ta oeste y fueron encontrados el lunes han sido reveladas. De acuerdo con la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Yuma, las víctimas fueron identificadas como Grady Baxter, de Yuma, de 20 años, Nicholas Grabbe, de Yuma, de
Continue ReadingMany seafood lovers were disappointed after purchasing tickets to an all you can eat crab and lobster fest in Phoenix, only to find that the “restaurant” was an empty warehouse. The Phoenix crab and lobster fest was set to be on Sunday September 2 from 12 P.M. to 12 A.M. on 3011 E. Broadway Road.
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Sivyer appeared in court Tuesday for a status hearing in which he plead not guilty to new indictment charges. His final management conference is set for October 2. The man was arrested after attacking two police officers and stealing an officer’s gun also appeared in court Tuesday. Forty-one-year-old Ralph Sivyer was taken into custody
Continue ReadingOne of three suspects involved in the murder case of Leondre Richards back in July of 2017 was seen in court Tuesday. 21-year-old Juan Pablo Torres, is facing charges such as 1st-degree murder and attempted 2nd-degree murder, waived time for a final management conference and his continuation hearing will be on October 23. ORIGINAL STORY:
Continue ReadingIn this week’s Military Matters we honor Warrant Officer 4 Abel Almanza Jr. He served in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division for the last 23 years and was previously selected as Army Jump Master of the year. He was also chosen from the enlisted ranks to attends Warrant Officer School and has since been promoted
Continue ReadingIn this week’s Home Grown we learn about a few items that are in season at the grocery store. Raziel Valle, the Produce Manager at Sprouts explains what food items to look out for. Yellow watermelons are in season through November. Black Mission and Brown Turkey figs are in season through November. Yellow Kiwis from
Continue ReadingA City of Imperial resident is in Detroit attending the funeral of queen of soul Aretha Franklin. Marlene Thomas and granddaughter Desiree have been in Detroit for the past three days. Thomas said thousands of people are outside Grace Temple church where Franklin’s body is. Several music and political personalities have been seen going into
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Police Department conducted an impaired driving detail from Friday, August 31, to Monday, September 3, with the help of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. During the detail YPD had 18 extra officers working throughout the weekend and they conducted 153 traffic stops which resulted in: Eight total DUI Arrests, six for
Continue ReadingVocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognized leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced that Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Arizona has expanded Vocera technology enterprise-wide. Initially used in the emergency department (ED), the Vocera solution is now being deployed throughout the 406-bed hospital, enabling physicians and nurses to collaborate quickly using secure
Continue ReadingUPDATE Authorities have confirmed three men were killed during the shooting that happened at the 2700 block of West 5th Street Monday afternoon. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said the three men that were found dead had apparent gunshot wounds. The individual that reported the incident found one dead body at a home, authorities said.
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