Scientists say September sizzled all around the world. In fact, it set some new records for high temperatures, while tying some others. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says 2019 tied with 2015 for the hottest September on record globally. It says temperatures around the world were 1.71 degrees hotter than the 20th century
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A security website has named Imperial the safest city in California. The Home Security Advisor used FBI data to compare cities by population, number of violent crimes, and number of property crimes. Violent crime would include assaults, rapes, murders, and robberies. Property crimes include burglary, arson, and car theft. Last year Imperial only had nine
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The trial of a former U.S. Marine accused of murdering his baby stepdaughter is expected to get underway next week. Jared Cardwell faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of the 20-month-old little girl. The baby was found unconscious in base housing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in May 2015. A
Continue ReadingTwo people are in the hospital after a crash shutdown the intersection near 24th Street and Pacific Avenue Wednesday evening. Investigators discovered the driver of a 2000 Toyota Camry was heading north, trying to make a left-hand turn when it collided with a 2004 Toyota 4Runner , according to YPD . The driver, who was
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Start off your dreams of public service interning for Representative Grijalva . His office is now accepting applications for Spring 2020 internships in Washington, D.C. and his Southern Arizona offices. Applicants have the option to apply to either Grijalva’s D.C.congressional office, or at his Tucson, Somerton and Avondale offices. Preference for both positions is given
Continue ReadingThere’s a new business in town that will bring dozens of jobs into the area. Wednesday, MPW and Porta Kleen unveiled a 30,000 square-foot facility just east of Interstate 8 and Frontage Road. The facility sits on eight acres of land near the Foothills. MPW is a family-owned water treatment business headquartered in Ohio. It
Continue ReadingFamilies with children living with special needs have the hard task of finding assistance to help make ends meet. Gloria Branbila made the difficult decision of quitting her job of almost two decades to take care of her son who has autism. ” We do have a large family so it was a family decision
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A new statewide initiative offers Arizonans a quick, easy, free way to get tested for HIV. The Arizona Department of Health Services is teaming up with Aunt Rita’s Foundation to increase the accessibility of free screening. Thanks to collaborations with Sonora Quest Laboratories, Walgreen’s and Albertson’s /Safeway pharmacies free tests will now be available at
Continue ReadingWednesday night, the Yuma Police Department responded to a two-car crash on 24th Street and Pacific Avenue. According to YPD , a Toyota 4-Runner was traveling south-bound on 24th Street when it collided with a Toyota Camry that was making a left turn on Pacific Avenue from 24th Street. Officers at the scene say both
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There has been a rise of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) this year nationally. This is due to new and easier tests conducted on people to detect STDs. This rise marks the fifth consecutive year for the rise nationally. Health officials say that before they used to use swab samples to test individuals for STD’s, which
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The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is searching for a person involved in a hit-and-run collision. In a press release, YPD said that on Monday, October 14 at approximately 4:19 p.m., a white Chevrolet Tahoe made a right turn on a red light from 4th Avenue onto 32nd Street heading westbound. A gold-colored Chevrolet Cavalier that
Continue ReadingNow’s your chance to learn what it takes to be a police officer. The Yuma Police Department ( YPD ) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy teaches Yuma citizens about the YPD’s day-to-day. Citizens have the chance to learn about the department and get some ” hands on ”
Continue ReadingCalifornia debuts its new earthquake early warning alert system Thursday. It’s the first time the public will get access to the emergency network. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services says the warnings will be pushed through a smartphone app using the same wireless notification network that issues Amber Alerts. The system detects the start of
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Retailers are the real winners of the Arizona Lottery. Today it announced retailers have reached a record 1 billion dollars in commissions, boosting the Arizona economy. Commissions have gone towards increasing revenue and growth for over 3,000 lottery retailers. These commissions boost Arizona’s economy, giving communities more chances for job growth and business development. AZ
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The owner of a California jewelry business is returning to court to be sentenced for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal. Marjorie Klapper is scheduled to be sentenced in Boston’s federal court Wednesday. She pleaded guilty in May to a single count of fraud and conspiracy. Authorities say the 51-year-old California resident paid
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Una parte de la historia del ferrocarril llegará al desierto del suroeste el martes . La icónica locomotora a vapor Big Boy No. 4014 de Union Pacific hará una parada en Niland antes de hacer una parada en Yuma para pasar la noche . El Big Boy fue construido exclusivamente para Union Pacific a partir
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Encuentran a niño de 9 años en Yuma a las 6 pm de ayer martes 15 de Octubre , Un menor identificado como Tanner Elliot de 9 años fue reportado como desaparecido por sus padres según informó la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma. El infante fue visto por última vez el martes por
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Eduardo Chávez , nieto del activista por los derechos civiles Cesar Chávez , visitará Arizona Western College la próxima semana para una proyección de su documental, ” Hailing Cesar ” . Cesar Chávez , nacido en Yuma, murió en San Luis en 1993. Cambió la vida de innumerables trabajadores e inmigrantes en nuestra región y
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Police Department is warning drivers of a flashing yellow arrow traffic signal that is coming to 4 th Avenue and 8 th Street on October 28 th . The flashing yellow arrow means drivers can make a left turn, but only when it is safe to do so. While on the roads, it’s
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