During a press conference Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection discussed how they plan to ensure the safety of the community through Operation Secure Line. CBP said they have been working with Homeland Security and the Department of Defense to ensure the safety of the community and its officers. Officials added that anyone who tries
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested an admitted gang member suspected of illegally entering the United States Wednesday morning. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the incident happened at about 12:51 a.m. Calexico Station agents arrested a man near half a mile east of the Calexico West Port of Entry suspected of illegal entry. Agents discovered
Continue ReadingThe Salvation Army in El Centro continued its holiday tradition this year of providing Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and community members in need. But one volunteer coordinator had a reason to be thankful this season. It hasn’t always been easy for Carmen Avina who needed assistance in providing for her family at one time
Continue Reading23-year-old Jimmy Mc Millan who was arrested for armed robbery at a Giant gas station in Yuma was formally charged on Wednesday. Mc Millan is facing two felonies including aggravated assault and armed robbery with a knife. He is being held at 50,000 dollars with his next hearing on November 29th at 4 p-m. To
Continue ReadingA 30-year-old man who was caught attempting to have sex with a minor was formally charged in court on Wednesday. Earlier this week the Facebook group ‘Truckers Against Predators’ known as TAP, met up with Matthew Sanchez at Luv’s gas station after sending messages and explicit photos to a decoy, attempting to have sex with
Continue ReadingIn keeping with a tradition of community outreach and partnering, Naval Air Facility in El Centro is opening their gate and inviting the public to come and see a small town night parade on Friday, November 30. The Holiday Light Parade is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The parade will feature floats from groups
Continue ReadingThe Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma is holding their very first community ‘Holiday Bash’ and they are inviting residents and community members to attend. The event will be on December 7, at Club Pulse, located at the Sonoran Pueblo on base. Spaces are limited and you are encouraged to reserve your seats online. They
Continue ReadingIt was a routine call for Quick Refrigeration employee and former Marine Corps veteran, Kyle Cox. A customer by the name of Paul De Lintt needed his AC repaired. However, struck with a serious injury during the visit, Kyle’s quick thinking and previous experience in the military saved the life of this customer and fellow
Continue ReadingA German shepherd snarled traffic as it loped on and off two Phoenix freeways during Tuesday morning’s commute before it was captured by a state trooper who was bit on the hand while grabbing its collar. The trooper is going to be fine, and the wayward dog was being evaluated at an animal shelter after
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents arrested a convicted drug offender Tuesday morning. It happened around 1:02 a.m., just east of the Calexico Port of Entry. El Centro Sector Border Patrol said agents were patrolling the border when they found a 41-year-old Mexican citizen in the country illegally. After being processed at the El Centro station, agents found
Continue ReadingMars is about to get its first U.S. visitor in years: a three-legged, one-armed geologist to dig deep and listen for quakes. NASA’s InSight makes its grand entrance through the rose-tinted Martian skies on Monday, after a six-month, 300 million-mile (480 million-kilometer) journey. It will be the first American spacecraft to land since the Curiosity
Continue ReadingHealth officials in the U.S. and Canada told people Tuesday to stop eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is working with officials in Canada on the outbreak, which has sickened 32 people in 11 states and 18 people in the Canadian provinces of
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol agents say a Tucson man has been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle three Mexican nationals into Arizona. U.S. Border Patrol officials say agents in Nogales took the 22-year-old man into custody Monday afternoon. The incident happened at the Interstate 19 Immigration Checkpoint. Authorities say the suspect was driving his SUV in
Continue ReadingLocal former Calexico City Council candidate Joong Kim wants the community to speak out against the council. He said City Hall is not respecting their vote. “I have the third position. Support by the community. That’s your vote. Council wants to waste it. And you’ll fight.” A council member is leaving for another office. Kim
Continue ReadingIn today’s society, it is getting more difficult to shut off our devices and get some “shut-eye.” Studies from Harvard medical school have shown that even partial sleep deprivation can affect our mood and even mood disorders. As you use your cell phone throughout the day, a particular part of our eyes is used to
Continue ReadingAn Arizona man convicted of murder was caught on police video saying he would “do it again.” Pinal Central reports a jury Monday found Arthur Magana, of Maricopa, guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Wyatt Miller. Magana also was found guilty of armed robbery. Miller was found dead from 11 gunshot wounds inside
Continue ReadingAfter returning home last week from the Woosley Fire in the Los Angeles area, 13 On Your Side caught up with Yuma Fire Department Captain Tony DeAnda for insight into what it was like going against mother nature. “The area we were covering was evacuated but some the residents did not evacuate,” said DeAnda. This
Continue ReadingThe County Supervisors Associations (CSA) Board of Directors announced its new president Monday along with its six executive committee officials that will lead the organization in 2019. According to a press release, Yuma County Supervisor Russell McCloud was unanimously elected as president of CSA. The following people were elected for the executive committee: Rudy Molera
Continue ReadingOne Crazy 8’s Cab driver claimed he had no idea he was dropping a man off to pick up a 13-year-old girl. Eric Hawkins is the cab driver that was featured in the ‘Truckers Against Predators’ video that exposed Matthew Sanchez, 30, for trying to lure a girl for sexual activities. “If I had any
Continue ReadingLos residentes de San Luis reaccionaron al movimiento militar en la frontera desde el lunes por la tarde para reforzar la seguridad en nuestra frontera. Jesus Ramirez residente de San Luis mencionó su molestia por que dos de las lineas para entrar a los Estados Unidos estaban cerradas “Maximo una hora y casi ahora dure
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