Disney is eliminating smoking areas at its theme and water parks in California and Florida. The company said in a statement on Thursday that smoking also won’t be allowed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California starting May 1. Smoking areas will be available outside the parks and those
Continue ReadingIt’s not an April Fool’s Day joke, peep donuts and marshmallow coffee is coming to a Dunkin ‘ Donuts near you. On April 1, the donut chain is getting ready for Spring by introducing two new menu items with popping colors. People tend to either love or hate peeps, but these items are pretty cute.
Continue ReadingArizona Rep. David Stringer resigned Wednesday amid an ethics investigation of 1983 sex charges and his comments on race and immigration. The Prescott Republican lawmaker stepped down as he faced a 5 p.m. deadline to hand over documents demanded by the House Ethics Committee. Earlier in the day, he made an emergency request for a
Continue ReadingThe Latest on growing numbers of migrants arriving at U.S. border with Mexico, many of them Central American asylum seekers (all times local): 10:58 a.m. U.S. authorities are reassigning 750 border inspectors to care for growing numbers of Central American families arriving at the Mexican border. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said Wednesday
Continue ReadingA California irrigation district that has the largest entitlement to Colorado River water says it doesn’t support proposed federal legislation to implement a multi-state drought plan. The Imperial Irrigation District says language in a packet that several Western states recently sent to Congress would waive environmental laws. Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and
Continue ReadingCannabidiol (CBD) is poised to make a huge breakthrough in consumer products – that’s if it hasn’t already. Retailers and shops alike are stacking their shelves with CBD-infused products. CBD sales in the United States are expected to reach $22 billion by 2022, according to cannabis market research company, the Brightfield Group. On your next
Continue ReadingA motorcyclist nearly loses his life in an alleged hit-and-run collision. Now his family is offering a $2,000 reward to bring the suspect to justice. A Calexico father said his family is devastated. His 26-old son nearly lost his life recently, and they’re willing to pay a reward to bring whoever’s responsible to justice. William
Continue ReadingA collaboration between two local organizations are making it easier for young children with disabilities to be included into classrooms with other students. Arizona-based First Thing’s First provided collaborated with Arizona Western College and provided the necessary funding and resources to support children with disabilities. School District I would now be able to send special
Continue ReadingOfficials and relatives of missing people are digging in a field in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz where they have found at least 15 bodies in clandestine graves. The state’s head prosecutor says search teams exhumed 12 sets of remains and have located three more bodies but not yet extracted them. The searchers include
Continue ReadingAuthorities say four people were killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 10 in western Arizona early Wednesday. The wreck occurred on westbound I-10 near Centennial, which is 75 miles (119 kilometers) west of Phoenix. The state Department of Public Safety said a pickup collided head-on with a van around 1 a.m., killing the pickup’s
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump is calling on the FBI and Department of Justice to review how Chicago prosecutors handled the case against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Prosecutors offered little explanation and infuriated Chicago’s police chief and mayor this week when they dropped charges against Smollett related to making a false police report. Yet prosecutors still insist
Continue Reading*To watch the interview with a butterfly expert, click the link. Monarch and painted lady butterfly populations have been soaring through Arizona. The colorful insects begin their yearly migration early February and continue their flight until they reach Mexico. Residents within their path have been witnessing one of the highest numbers in years. In fact,
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol facilities are bursting at the seams, according to reports. The Department of Homeland Security said there are more than 12,000 migrants in custody at the U.S.-Mexico border. The agency can only hold and process around 9,000 people. An official claimed the optimal processing time for migrants is about an hour and a half
Continue ReadingCourt documents show a federal Customs and Border Protection K-9 officer has been charged with three counts of first-degree child molestation. The Seattle Times reports 49-year-old Christian Hauserman was arrested Thursday and booked into the Kent Regional Justice Center following an investigation by Federal Way police. Hauserman is being held on $350,000 bail at the
Continue ReadingA new facility is underway for the Imperial Valley Food Bank. The non-profit helps low-income people and families every month through food donations. The food bank partners with local charities and churches to deliver food across the county. Their growing demand and support from the community allowed them to build a new facility. The new
Continue ReadingAutism has affected the lives of many in the Imperial Valley. That’s why the El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is doing its part to help spread awareness and give back to a local organization. Starting next week, ECPD will be switching its patches to help raise awareness for autism. Commander Aaron Reel of ECPD said
Continue ReadingUn programa está ayudando a los hijos de campesinos para que no tengan ninguna necesidad en cuanto a sus estudios; se trata del programa migrante. La escuela Yuma High School participa en el programa, el cual brinda diferentes recursos a los hijos de trabajadores del campo para asegurarse de su exito academico. Juan Castillo, coordinador
Continue ReadingAfter nearly thirty-three years on the force, the community was able to say goodbye and thank you to Yuma’s Chief John Lekan. He will officially be retiring this Friday and part of his final pursuit is to raise money for the fallen officer’s monument. Chief Lekan said that putting his badge on every morning and
Continue ReadingLa tarde del marte el presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos Andres Manuel López Obrador estuvo presente en la ciudad de San Luis Río Colorado junto con la gobernadora del estado de Sonora, Claudia Pavlovich Arellano y el alcalde de la ciudad Santos Gonzalez Yescas. Los tres niveles de gobierno se presentaron en el bosque
Continue ReadingAuthorities say a Buckeye police officer is hospitalized after his motorcycle collided with an SUV. Police say the crash occurred about 1 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Verrado Way and Indian School Road. The officer was airlifted to an area hospital and his condition wasn’t immediately available. Police have not released the name of
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