Agents patrolling west of the Lukeville port on entry encountered two large groups totaling 264 undocumented immigrants between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agents encountered the first group of 164 persons on Tuesday afternoon and the second group of about 100 people were discovered on Wednesday in the same
Continue ReadingUna mujer fue hospitalizada y fallecida despues de ser atropellada por un vehículo que huyó de la escena en la cuadra 13300 de la calle 44 este el miercoles por la noche. De acuerdo con la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Yuma, la mujer fue transportada al Centro Medico Regional de Yuma con lesiones
Continue ReadingThree expert witnesses testified this week during defendant Ioan Laurint’s trial at El Centro Courthouse. It’s a civil case meant to determine Laurint’s ability to participate in his own defense. Defense Attorney Donald Levine said, “Dr. Francisco Gomez testified, and Dr. Lewis Blumberg partially testified that Mr. Laurint is not competent to stand trial due
Continue ReadingUPDATE: YCSO said it has located the vehicle involved in the fatality collision that occurred on Saturday night and t he Criminal Investigation Bureau has interviewed the driver. This was with the assistance of the public. The case remains open. Further information will be released when it becomes available. —– ORIGINAL STORY: The Yuma County
Continue ReadingLocal agencies, city, and state officials gathered to celebrate the American Red Cross’ new home in the downtown El Centro. Even though their space is smaller than their last base of operations, their goal remains the same. Imperial Valley Service Center Manager, Sylvia Preciado-Platero said , ” We are the Red Cross. It’s something we
Continue ReadingAuthorities say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and other charges in a Phoenix car crash that killed a man and injured four other people. Phoenix police say 26-year-old Jacqueline Sayre is facing one count of manslaughter and two counts each of aggravated assault and endangerment. They say the car Sayre was
Continue ReadingSi usted va a Mexico y aún no conoce el nuevo billete de 500 pesos, tenga cuidado porque es muy similar al de 20 pesos. El billete ha causado confusión pero tambien curiosidad debido a la semejanza que tiene con el billete de 20 pesos ya que tiene el mismo retrato del ex presidente Benito
Continue ReadingLa familia de Antonia Wood, de 54 años, confirmó que murió despues de haber estado involucrada en un atropello en la zona de Foothills la noche del miercoles. Antonia Wood, residente de Yuma, de 54 años, ha sido identificada como la víctima que fue golpeada por una camioneta Ford blanca el miercoles, según la Oficina
Continue ReadingThe list of nominees for the annual Tribute of the Muses award have been announced as it will celebrate its 18th anniversary on October 12 at 7 p.m. Tribute of the Muses honors one recipient for their outstanding efforts and devotion in arts throughout Yuma community. The nominees range from artists, performers, educators, advocates, and
Continue ReadingDaisy Baker, a junior at Gila Ridge High School, has officially published her first book “Letters to my Master.” The book was published on August 26 and i t is available on Amazon in digital format and paperback. Amazon described Baker’s work as exploring the twisted love of an abuser and victim, of a love
Continue ReadingIID Candidates Norma Galindo and Carlos Zaragoza said they have what it takes to lead the district at a time of great challenges. Incumbent Galindo said her background as director gives her an edge over challenger Zaragoza. “My trajectory in the last six years has been one of accomplishments, wonderful accomplishments. And we still have
Continue ReadingOctubre es el mes oficial para concientizar sobre violencia domestica en los Estados Unidos. De acuerdo a las cifras 1 en 4 mujeres son víctimas de violencia domestica al menos una vez en su vida y en los hombres el número es 1 en cada 7. Aunque el número de víctimas es alto organizaciones sin
Continue ReadingEn menos de 72 horas han aparecido tres muertos en la vía pública en diferentes puntos de Mexicali. De estos cuerpos, dos fueron ejecutados con arma de fuego y uno en el Valle de Mexicali. Esto se trata de un hombre de aproximadamente 30 años quien r ecibió un impacto de bala en el pecho.
Continue ReadingCibola High School has reason to celebrate as it just received a grant to help better their school library. Cibola High School will receive $1500 to go towards their literacy program at their library. It was the Dollar General Literacy Foundation that donated the funds, an organization that has awarded more than $159 million dollars
Continue ReadingGila Ridge High School teacher Jamie McGalliard is speaking out following her dismissal from her two coaching positions after being accused of bullying. McGalliard, who won the Yuma County Teacher of the Year award, spoke out two weeks after the Yuma Union High School District board “unanimously” voted to dismiss her from coaching at Gila
Continue ReadingA 70-year-old driver is dead after his car fell approximately 300 feet into a ravine early Wednesday morning. The California Highway Patrol said Bruce Mallard, a Long Beach, Calif. resident, was traveling downhill in a blue 2004 Kia Spectra on eastbound Interstate 8, two miles east of In-Ko-Pah Park Road. Mallard approached a left curve
Continue ReadingThe El Centro Police Department is giving community members a safe way of getting rid of their unwanted and expired medications. The police department is now providing a drop-off kiosk that’s open 24/7 for the public. Before this, law enforcement had to refer residents to the Drug Enforcement Administration who collect medications twice a year.
Continue ReadingState Rep. Tim Dunn was part of the commemoration ceremony Wednesday that celebrated the 100th anniversary of the final flight of Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Dunn introduced the Luke family while also acknowledging the legacy of the heroic pilot. Lieutenant Frank Luke Jr. was an Arizona-born fighter pilot who served in the United State Army
Continue ReadingAll three candidates fighting to represent Legislative District 4 will be facing off Wednesday night in a debate. Representatives Charlene Fernandez (LD-4, D), Gerae Peten (LD-4, D) and candidate Sara Mae Williams (G) are all confirmed to show up, according to the Citizen’s Clean Election Commission. The debate will begin at 6 p.m. at the
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