About 2,000 Central American migrants had already reached the Mexican border city of Tijuana and another 1,200 from a second caravan set out from Mexico City toward the border Friday. With shelters already full, authorities in Tijuana opened a gymnasium and gated sport complex for up to 1,000 migrants, with a potential to expand to
Continue ReadingVitalant is Arizona’s largest non-profit blood provider and they are stressing the need for blood donors during the holidays. Donna Singleton is the Donor Recruitment Representative and says that donors have no idea how much they are truly helping. “When someone donates blood it’s important to realize that they are really saving a life. We
Continue ReadingCambridge Education Consultant Alison Borthwick visited two Yuma Union High School District campuses last week as part of her tour of U.S. education institutions. Borthwick spent time observing classes and talking to teachers and students at Yuma High School and Kofa High School last week. “Cambridge is doing a tour of United States schools and
Continue ReadingAn East Texas woman must serve nearly seven years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling $1.8 million from some California companies and using the money to build a house. Federal prosecutors in Tyler say 49-year-old Lina Su, also known as Lina Perkins, was sentenced Thursday to 80 months and ordered to repay the money.
Continue ReadingThe number of reported laboratory-confirmed influenza cases in Arizona during the current flu season is well below the number at this point a year ago but significantly above the five-year average. The state Department of Health Services’ most recent weekly report says the cumulative total of cases so far this season is 235, compared with
Continue ReadingNews 11’s annual Share Your Holiday Turkey Drive is taking place Friday with the goal of helping the Crossroads Mission. The drive will kick off at 6 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. Members of the community can visit the following locations to drop off donations: Walmart located at 2900 South Pacific Avenue Walmart located
Continue ReadingTemps range from the mid-70s to high 70s this week.
Continue ReadingApproximately 1,000 migrants have entered the Yuma area in the last week seeking asylum. This is an influx that Yuma Sector Border Patrol has not seen in more than a decade. None of the migrants were a part of the migrant caravan making its way through Mexico, according to Justin Kallinger, Yuma Sector Border Patrol.
Continue ReadingThe Yuma County Fairgrounds will be the host of the first Combat Depression Tour this Saturday in efforts to help military veterans cope with mental illness. The event will include live music by artist D-ProV and Comedian Shang, along with other performances. Edward Barrett is the organizer behind the event and hopes it will serve
Continue ReadingCommunities in Ventura County have been displaced as the Woolsey fire continues to spread already destroying nearly 500 homes and burning almost 100,000 acres. First responders from Imperial County brought aid to the Woolsey fire that has been engulfing Ventura county. A strike team of 22 local firefighters and two volunteers from the American Red
Continue ReadingAuthorities say a Phoenix woman has been arrested for taking her young children to drug houses where she allegedly purchased drugs. Phoenix police say 38-year-old Vonda Johnston is jailed on suspicion of child endangerment and selling narcotics and dangerous drugs. The children have been placed in the custody of the state Department of Child Services.
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Republican Party announced Thursday they will have an independent audit to review the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office following the midterm elections. According to Arizona’s GOP, the investigation will examine and report the Recorder’s decision to open an emergency voting center before Election Day, voting procedures and challenges, ballot counting, results reporting process, and
Continue ReadingThe Imperial Valley College held an “Anti-bullying Event” on campus to help students become advocates and not victims. Speakers at the event engaged with students on the importance of seeking help and taking a stand against bullying. School officials want the campus to be a safe environment for students and for them to know that
Continue ReadingThe El Centro Police Department has been awarded a $70,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety in efforts to create a program to educate the public on safe roadway habits and more. El Centro PD said it’s a year-long enforcement and public awareness program that will deter people fro violating traffic laws or
Continue ReadingLa Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector Yuma detuvo a 654 migrantes, que consistían de familias y menores, el lunes y martes. Según la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los Estados Unidos, los grupos eran principalmente ciudadanos guatemaltecos que las autoridades no creen que esten asociados con la caravana que actualmente viaja a traves
Continue ReadingArizona’s unemployment rate for October was 4.7 percent, up from 4.6 percent in September. The state Office of Economic Opportunity says the seasonally adjusted labor force increased by just over 16,300 people while Arizona’s economy added 23,300 nonfarm jobs between September and October. The government sector lost 1,200 jobs, below the average October gain of
Continue ReadingGathering your friends and family at the dinner table to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast will cost you less this year. New numbers from the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation said Arizona families can expect to pay $39.17 for a “full trimming” turkey dinner. That’s a decrease of two percent (about
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump’s administration is trying to fend off a legal challenge from CNN and other outlets over the revocation of journalist Jim Acosta’s White House press credentials. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly heard arguments Wednesday afternoon from lawyers representing CNN and the Justice Department. The news network is seeking an immediate restraining order
Continue ReadingThe Tennessee Department of Health is warning that an outbreak of hepatitis A has killed one person and sickened more than 400 others. The department says the outbreak most heavily affects Nashville and Chattanooga. Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner (DRYZ’-nur) says in a news release that more than half of those identified with the illness have
Continue ReadingEl viaje hecho por migrantes indocumentados hacia los Estados Unidos puede ser peligroso. Pero para màs de tres mil migrantes desparacidos, este camino por el desierto podría haber sido su ùltimo. Los Armadillos son una organizacion sin fines de lucro basada en Vista Calif., un grupo humanitario quienes caminan el desierto buscando los restos de
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