YCSO not taking part in 287(g) program
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said they will not be taking part in the 287(g) program which allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to…
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Loved ones react to arrest of suspect in murder of Brawley business owner
It’s been over a month since 43-year-old Ryan Harsany’s life was tragically taken after being shot to death, but now police finally have…
Continue ReadingAuthorities: Armed border group moves from private property
An armed group that has been patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border has left their campsite in southern New Mexico after authorities said they were on…
Continue ReadingBP: Armed escorts drop off mother, son near U.S./Mexico border
Border Patrol agents arrested a woman and her eight-year-old son after authorities noticed armed subjects escort the pair into the United States,…
Continue ReadingWoman held after alleged threat to San Diego church
San Diego police say a woman holding a gun and a baby walked into a church during a service and made threats about blowing it up before members of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Senate OKs ban on hairstyle discrimination
California could become one of the first states to outlaw racial discrimination because of hairstyles — such as braids and dreadlocks —…
Continue ReadingMontana woman avoids prison time for drug use at day care
A Montana woman who used drugs while working at a day care facility will pay a large fine but avoid prison time. The Missoulian reports that Autumn…
Continue ReadingArrest made in death of Brawley business owner
A man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a popular Brawley business owner, who was found dead inside his Grand Terrace, California business…
Continue ReadingLocal kids make it to Odyssey of the Mind World Competition
Teams from all three divisions in Yuma qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind world competition will be held in Michigan State University. Teams from…
Continue ReadingMigrants anxious after Mexican authorities raid caravan
Central American migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are finding a much tougher trek than those in previous caravans, meeting unwelcoming townsfolk and…
Continue ReadingArizona joins 47 other states with cellphone-driving law
Arizona ended a decade of resistance to restrictions on using a cellphone while driving when Gov. Doug Ducey signed a law Monday outlawing holding a…
Continue ReadingSismo sacude edificios en la ciudad de Mxico; algunas evacuaciones
Un terremoto de magnitud 5.4 en el sur de Mexico causó que los edificios altos se balancearan en la capital mexicana el lunes, lo que…
Continue ReadingLas gemelas Bella llegan a casa para celebrar la gran inauguracin de gimnasio
La escena de fitness se volvió mucho más competitiva en Imperial, ya que 4:13 Fitness celebró su gran apertura el sábado…
Continue ReadingForeign exchange student earns high school diploma in one year
Traveling across the world can be an adventure. However, for one student studying abroad here in Yuma, she traveled across the world to kickstart a…
Continue ReadingAmberly’s Place: Sex abuse cases up more than 60%
Pinwheels are painting Yuma County as child sex abuse cases have increased in Yuma County. During Child Abuse Prevention Month , Amberly’s…
Continue ReadingRockwood Plaza shade removal disturbs homeless
The city of Calexico removed a shade at Rockwood Plaza last week that prompted concerns among the homeless population taking shelter. They’re…
Continue ReadingEpisode 29: Rhett Stallworth Part 2
In our latest and greatest edition of Small Town Smack Talk, we have part two of our exclusive interview with Yuma Catholic three-time state champion…
Continue ReadingExigen pagos a maestros en mexicali
Trabajadores y maestros del colegio de bachilleres COBACH, se manifestaron en las oficinas del gobierno en Mexicali para exigirle a la autoridad…
Continue ReadingFrequent church attacks pose no fear to local worshipers
Several violent attacks against places of worship around the world and in our own country have taken over national news headlines. The Sri Lanka…
Continue ReadingCity of Holtville informs resident of training drill at local high school
It’s a scenario that no one hopes would happen on a school campus. An active shooter attempting to take the lives of students and teachers. On…
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