Unsung heroes. These are the thousands of migrant workers who cross every day from San Luis, Mexico to the United States to work in the agriculture fields in both Yuma and Imperial counties. Even though we are the lettuce capital of the world, several of these workers cross into the U.S. every day to harvest
Continue ReadingEvery year, Yuma Sector Border Patrol honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and have died in the line of duty. At the U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters in Yuma, there is a memorial garden which is a somber reminder for Border Patrol agents that much can and will be required of them on the
Continue ReadingThe man accused of kidnapping a woman then taking her along while trying to get away from the police is entering a change of plea. Robert Cuen, 33, appeared in court Tuesday in a final management conference. A final management conference is intended to address any remaining issues in the case before going to trial.
Continue ReadingA vehicle fire was reported just west of Telegraph Pass that caused a lane closures on westbound Interstate 8 Tuesday afternoon. Arizona Department of Transportation said the left lane was reopened on westbound Interstate 8 at milepost 17. The right lane remains closed. Stay with us as we continue to update this story. {“url”:”https://twitter.com/ArizonaDOT/status/1128442943881113601″,”author_name”:”Arizona DOT”,”author_url”:”https://twitter.com/ArizonaDOT”,”html”:”&#lt;blockquote
Continue ReadingPolice in Arizona says a detective making a traffic stop on Interstate 10 was speaking to a driver from Oklahoma when he noticed the man’s dead wife in the passenger seat. Eloy police said in a statement that 70-year-old Rodney Puckett said Monday that 74-year-old Linda Puckett died at a hotel in Texas and that
Continue ReadingOver the weekend, The Salvation Army released footage from inside the shelter it has been running to assist those released from Border Patrol’s custody. In the video, The Salvation Army said they’re willing to help any asylum seekers in need as long as they have the capacity to do so. However, Captain Jeff Breazeale told
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico downtown port of entry seized $155,540 worth of methamphetamine and heroin in three vehicles over the weekend. On May 11, a 31-year-old and a 41-year old who entered the border in a Ford F-150 truck were referred by agents to perform a more in-depth examination
Continue ReadingMexico’s top human rights official says gangs are re-using clandestine graves, dumping new bodies into burial pits where human remains had already been excavated by authorities. Mexico’s assistant interior secretary says the government is trying to map clandestine burial sites to combat the problem and help families find missing loved ones. Alejandro Encinas said Tuesday
Continue ReadingThe Senate intelligence committee subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. after he backed out of two scheduled interviews as part of the panel’s Russia investigation, the chairman of the committee told his Republican colleagues last week as he tried to stem criticism from the move. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., outlined the events at a GOP caucus luncheon
Continue ReadingLa comunidad católica de Yuma se reunió para despedir al Monseñor Richard O’Keeffe quien falleció el pasado 2 de mayo. Durante una emotiva misa fúnebre en la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de la cual Monseñor fue párroco por varias decadas los feligreses le dieron el último adiós a su ex líder De origen irlandes, Monseñor
Continue ReadingAutoridades de salud levantaron la alerta de consumir la bebida Fuze Tea en Baja California luego de que una mujer llegó a un hospital de Mexicali con supuestos síntomas de intoxicación. El subdirector de la Comisión para la Protección de Riesgos Sanitarios en Mexicali dijo que se hicieron pruebas a la bebida en el laboratorio
Continue ReadingEl Centro police are still on the lookout for a hit-and-run suspect that they believe left a cyclist in the hospital. Earlier Monday morning, police responded to a hit-and-run on the intersection of 3rd Street and Ross Avenue. Commander Aaron Reel, of the El Centro Police Department, said the driver of the vehicle failed to
Continue ReadingIf you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills, new guidelines for preventing dementia advise. About 50 million people currently have dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type. Each year brings 10 million new cases, says
Continue ReadingWalmart is rolling out free next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars with Amazon. The nation’s largest retailer said Tuesday it’s been building a network of more efficient e-commerce distribution centers to make that happen. The next-day service will cover 220,000 popular items from diapers and non-perishable
Continue ReadingDisney is taking full control of Hulu, extending the reach of its streaming abilities. Disney said Tuesday that it’s taking operational control of the streaming service immediately. NBCUniversal owns 33% of Hulu right now. According to the agreement, Disney can demand Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, sell the remaining stake to Disney for its fair market
Continue ReadingA man was arrested on Sunday, May 12, by The El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents on Highway 86 immigration checkpoint for suspicion of smuggling methamphetamine. Agents say a 45-year-old man driving a gray 2006 Ford Explorer approached the checkpoint when a canine alerted to a scent in the vehicle. Agents sent the vehicle to
Continue ReadingGov. Doug Ducey has signed off on legislation thought up by a Gilbert teenager making lemonade Arizona’s official state drink. The bill signed by the Republican governor Monday faced an unusual battle for feel-good legislation in the Senate before ultimately passing. Senators originally rejected it in April. The measure by Republican Rep. Warren Peterson passed
Continue ReadingMonsignor Richard O’Keeffe was laid to rest Monday with two services and burial. The late Monsignor was described as a man of integrity and character by those who knew him. He was also known to be a lover of sports. Hundreds of people filled the pews of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for the first of
Continue ReadingCalexico city officials are working on a plan to bring dormitories to San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley Campus. The university currently has no housing options for students. It’s a project that would house up to 500 students in Calexico. City planners say residential housing would bring an increase of students to the city, making
Continue ReadingPolice say a Lake Havasu City man has been arrested and accused of manslaughter after his baby daughter was left alone in a hot car and died. Lake Havasu City police say 23-year-old Ty Martin allegedly left the infant unattended in a car for up to an hour Saturday while visiting a friend, who was
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