Defense secretary OK’s $1 billion for border fencing help
Associated Press- Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has authorized the Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning and building 57 miles of…
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Imagine School files petition for reopening
The Imagine School of Imperial Valley is hoping to reopen its doors for Fall 2019. A parent meeting was held today to inform parents about the future…
Continue ReadingAuthorities arrest suspect in possession of fraudulent checks and printer
What was supposed to be a simple traffic stop turned out to be more. Calexico police say 29-year old Carlos Meza-Perez had over 20 fraudulent checks…
Continue ReadingThe 2019 Blues and Arts Fiesta Festival
The 2019 San Felipe Blues and Arts Fiesta took place in San Felipe, Baja California over the weekend. Thousands of people traveled from across the…
Continue ReadingFestejan “Blues and Arts Fiesta” en San Felipe
Durante el viernes y el sábado se llevó a cabo el evento anual Blues and Arts Fiesta organizado por Club de Leones en San Felipe. El…
Continue ReadingMichael Avenatti to be released on $300,000 bond
CNN-Attorney Michael Avenatti will be released this evening on a $300,000 bond. Avenatti , who was represented by two federal defenders, was not…
Continue ReadingASU gets $50 million gift for research into dementia
Associated Press- Arizona State University will receive a $50 million donation to fund advancement in research of dementia, school officials…
Continue ReadingRecreational permits needed for trust land
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community that Trust Land is not public land. You must have a “Recreational Use…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol arrest a previously deported man
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a previously deported man on Sunday morning in Calexico Port of Entry. On March 24, at 2:28 a.m., agents arrested…
Continue ReadingPolice say woman stole purse from victim
The Yuma Police Department is searching for a woman they say stole a purse from a victim at Wal Mart store. The police department said the incident…
Continue Reading18-year-old dies from alleged fentanyl overdose
Friends and family are making their voices heard after a local teenager died after he allegedly ingested fentanyl . 18-year-old Francisco ”…
Continue ReadingSDSU Imperial Valley to offer a full-time criminal justice degree
San Diego State University Imperial Valley will be offering a four-year criminal justice degree program in fall 2019. Students who have met the…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man drove on college campus without pants
A South Carolina man accused of driving around a college campus without pants on has been arrested. Winthrop University police Lt. Charles Yearta…
Continue ReadingRamp closures on I-8 could impact YUHSD commuters
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan ahead due to ramp closures and restrictions on Interstate 8. Restrictions are to…
Continue ReadingMexico moves toward total ban on underage marriage
Mexico has moved closer to a total, nationwide ban on underage marriage with no exceptions after the Senate approved the prohibition. The changes to…
Continue ReadingEvents at the library: Week of March 25
WEEK OF MARCH 25: San Diego Padres in Yuma, 1969-1993 Batter up! On Thursday, March 28th, Librarian Jim Patrick will present “The San Diego…
Continue ReadingGraham warns Trump not to pardon those convicted
The Latest on Congress and the special counsel’s Russia investigation (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Donald…
Continue ReadingMarine injured at Fat Harvey’s transported to YRMC
A 22-year-old active duty Marine was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center after a large disturbance at the Fat Harvey’s bar Saturday…
Continue ReadingMexican Mafia drug suspect sentenced in North Dakota
A man authorities say is affiliated with the Mexican Mafia has been sentenced in North Dakota to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. The…
Continue ReadingTucson may temporarily stop recycling glass and newspapers
Citing sharply escalating financial losses in the recycling program, Tucson officials say the city might have to stop taking glass bottles and…
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