President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it would face its “official end,” shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight and only 48 hours after he seemingly sought to soften his tone. Iran’s foreign minister quickly responded in kind on Twitter
Continue ReadingThe Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is conducting an exercise featuring a simulated emergency to demonstrate to a U.S. Air Force evaluation team that it is ready to respond to an actual emergency. The CAP said in a statement that 10 single-engine planes, a drone team and a ground search-and-rescue team were included
Continue ReadingFrom liberal firebrands, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to moderates Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic presidential field agrees that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled, to $15 an hour. That near-unanimity reflects the success of an unorthodox campaign by the Service Employees International Union called the Fight
Continue ReadingWEEK OF MAY 20TH Main Library 10th BirthdayOn Tuesday, May 21st, the Yuma Main Library is celebrating its 10th birthday! Join us from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. for refreshments, raffle prizes, crafts, and demonstrations of the library’s virtual reality systems! Learn more about various resources and services, library programs, and how to download eBooks and
Continue ReadingActor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old quickly recovered and said, “I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.” Video shows the former California governor standing and filming children at a sporting event in Johannesburg when a man makes a flying kick into his
Continue ReadingThe City of Yuma Police Department is conducting an impaired driving detail on Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs during Memorial day weekend. Officers will be looking for signs of impaired drivers behind the wheel and hope to raise awareness about the
Continue ReadingMexico President Andres Manuel López Obrador says U.S. support for economic development in Mexico and Central America is the best option for stemming the flow of immigrants. The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America laid out a roadmap for regional development on Monday, and López Obrador says that’s an advance toward a U.S. agreement
Continue ReadingThe Social Security Administration says that Emma and Liam topped the lists for the most popular baby names in Arizona last year. Those were also the most popular names for girls and boys in the United States in 2018. The top five names for baby girls in Arizona last year were, in order of ranking:
Continue ReadingThis weekend was Armed Forces Day and it served as a reminder to thank the men and women who have and are still serving our country. Many have their own ways of giving back to the men and women who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Whether it’s a Christmas card
Continue ReadingFor this week’s Pet Talk, we meet two pets who have been long awaiting a home. Both are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Yuma. First is Calico, a 2-year-old, you guessed it, Calico. Calico cats are domestic cats that are comprised of a garden of cat colors, either vibrant orange white and
Continue ReadingThe National Weather Service is issuing an Airborne Coarse Particle High Pollution Advisory for Yuma County for Sunday. An episode of strong and gusty winds up to 40 miles per hour is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local coarse particle concentrations that pose a health risk. They warn that health
Continue ReadingFamily and friends remember the terrible day last year on May 30 th when 24-year-old Daniel Hernandez (aka Boogah) was shot and killed in Brawley. Carlos Enrique Hernandez said, “I panicked. I cried. Every emotion came to me. I never had somebody that close pass away in my life.” Llarissa Hernandez, a victim’s cousin, said
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% in April, down from 5% in March. State officials say Arizona’s labor force declined by nearly 3,000 people during the same period while the number of nonfarm jobs rose by 12,500. The government sector added 2,200 jobs during the period and the private sector
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona corrections sergeant says the department has ordered employees to play down issues with broken cell door locks that resulted in over 700 inmates being transferred out of a Phoenix-area prison. The allegations by a whistleblower in a May 15 letter to Gov. Doug Ducey say an official demanded those who
Continue ReadingA state committee put Assembly Bill 854 on hold for the next two years. IID called it a win. Eric Ortega, IID Board President, said, “IID welcomes this news because now it allows us to focus on IID’s continued service in the Coachella Valley.” He said it’s better that way. “Even if the bill would’ve
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Yuma is declaring that Yuma will be a no-kill community. HSO of Yuma said t he term, no-kill, is an animal welfare industry status that is defined by a 90% or more live release rate. This 90% standard has been adopted as the goal for animal rescues and shelters by most
Continue ReadingOne month after the mayor of Yuma signed an emergency declaration, following an overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants crossing in through our region, he explained how that trend is only growing and the problem is not stopping. Mayor Doug Nicholls has now called for more help from volunteers to address the ongoing transportation issue. “We’re
Continue ReadingEl edificio de gobierno del Poder Judicial de la Federación en Mexicali resultó con daños estructurales luego de los fuertes vientos que se registraron ayer por la noche. Hoy por la mañana se iniciaron los trabajos de limpieza así como trabajadores de la construcción empezaron a retirar las láminas que se quedaron colgadas. Debido a
Continue ReadingA part of stepping into adulthood is finding a job, b ut how early should children start preparing for job interviews? As we move further into the digital age, the job market is ever-changing. So, the students of today must be ready to adapt. One local middle school teacher is already setting her students up
Continue ReadingA previously convicted sex offender was arrested by Border Patrol agents after he allegedly attempted to flee from secondary inspection at the Highway 86 checkpoint Thursday morning. Custom and Border Protection said the incident happened at around 3:38 p.m. Agents noticed someone in the rear of a black Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by a 44-year-old man,
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