Woman tries to drown baby at McDonald’s after giving birth
A Northern California woman charged with trying to drown her baby after giving birth in a McDonald’s restaurant has pleaded no contest to child…
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The Latest: Gov. Doug Ducey seeks school safety plan again
The Latest on Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s state of the state address (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Gov. Doug Ducey says he’ll try once again…
Continue ReadingNo-cost birth control, now the norm, faces court challenges
Millions of American women are receiving birth control at no cost to them through workplace health plans, the result of the Obama-era Affordable Care…
Continue ReadingStudy: Majority of Yuma city employees’ salaries below market
Yuma police officers, firefighters, and every other city employee was the topic of conversation at Tuesday’s Yuma City Council work session.…
Continue ReadingTwo teens arrested following Snapchat school threat
Two students have been arrested after they made threats of a school shooter at Somerton Middle School on Tuesday, according to the Somerton Police…
Continue ReadingSecond driver charged In deadly chase & crash
The man who Texas authorities say chased a 14-year-old driver, leading to a fatal New Year’s Day crash, had his first court appearance early…
Continue ReadingMiracle on the Hudson: Ten years later
Passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 gathered Tuesday to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson” crash…
Continue ReadingTeen calls 911 after dad takes cell phone away
A teenager in Ohio made an emergency call to 911 because her father took her cell phone away for disciplinary reasons. “My father took…
Continue ReadingSe derrumba vialidad importante en Mexicali
La construcción de lo que será un edificio de 16 pisos en Mexicali, sufrió daños severos al hundirse parte de la…
Continue ReadingYMCA receives grant money from notable retailer
The Yuma Family YMCA annual campaign fund just received a large donation from a notable retailer in town. JCPenney Community Foundation awarded the…
Continue ReadingCalFresh benefits might be unavailable in March
Imperial Valley residents who rely on CalFresh food assistance might have to be careful about how they spend their benefits next month. The…
Continue ReadingKirsten Gillibrand takes major step toward White House run
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has taken a major step toward announcing a presidential bid, saying she is launching an exploratory committee for a White…
Continue ReadingYFD: Rainy weather, advising drivers to take their time
The Yuma Fire Department is advising drivers to take their time and leave space between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them Tuesday…
Continue ReadingSex offender arrested near Calexico Port of Entry
A convicted sex offender was arrested by Border Patrol agents near the Calexico Port of Entry early Monday morning. According to the U.S. Customs and…
Continue ReadingPhoenix Fire Department: Man stuck in storm drain pipe
The Phoenix Fire Department says a main is stuck in a storm drain under a street on the city’s west side and that a rescue crew has assembled…
Continue ReadingNEW: Kidnapping suspect kept Wisconsin girl under bed
For nearly three months, prosecutors say, 13-year-old Jayme Closs was held in a remote woodland cabin and often forced to hide in a 2½-foot…
Continue ReadingTrial set for San Luis man charged with multiple felonies
The man charged for aggravated assault and burglary, among other charges, appeared in front a judge in a Yuma courtroom Tuesday, where he was given…
Continue ReadingNew migrant caravan sets out from Honduras for US
Another caravan of Central American migrants has set out from Honduras seeking to reach the U.S. border, following the same route used by thousands…
Continue ReadingFormer Obama housing chief Julian Castro joins 2020 campaign
Assailing President Donald Trump for “a crisis of leadership,” former Obama Cabinet member Julian Castro joined the 2020 presidential…
Continue ReadingCalifornia college student found dead, fraternity suspended
A Southern California college student has been found dead in a home near campus and his fraternity has been suspended, authorities said Monday. Noah…
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