Month: November 2019

The El Centro Sector Border Patrol has released its achievements for the 2019 fiscal year, showing their numbers for drug seizures and illegal entry apprehensions. The Sector has continued with its tried and true strategies of maintaining a safe and controlled border. This control was obtained by identifying cross-border threats, taking advantage of partnerships with

New details are emerging on a deadly attack on a detention officer in the Lower Buckeye jail in Phoenix. Azfamily.com reports Daniel Davitt , the inmate accused of the beating, filed a sexual misconduct claim against Officer Gene Lee in August. The claim accused Lee of staring at Davitt inappropriately in a prison restroom. The

The 10th Annual Environmental Health Summit kicked off today at Imperial Valley College.Local leaders and environmental specialists gathered to discuss environmental impacts that the state and the Imperial County is facing. Air pollution was the biggest concern for community members. ” As a pediatrician, the goal for those kids is to lead a normal life

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced its A-F School Accountability grades for the Yuma Union High School District ( YUHSD ), with Gila Ridge and San Luis improving by a full letter grade. These are the grades for YUHSD campuses: Cibola High School B Gila Ridge High School B Kofa High School C SanLuis

Crime rates tend to spike up during the holiday season. But on Halloween night, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office reported no DUI arrests in the area. Thanks to a grant from the Arizona Governors Office of Highway Safety, the Sheriffs Office has been able to increase patrol on holiday weekends. Not only do the sheriffs

Calmer weather allowed crews to increase containment of wildfires after a three-week siege of gusts fanned blazes across California and led utilities to cut power to prevent winds from blowing branches into electric lines and igniting an inferno. Winds subsided in virtually all parts of the state, though Red Flag warnings for fire danger because

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Friday, leaving the pedestrian with serious injuries, according to the Yuma Police Department (YPD). YPD said a 27-year-old man was crossing 8th Street in the area of 14th Avenue when he was hit by a 63-year-old man traveling eastbound on 8th Street. The pedestrian was taken to Yuma

A Mexican tradition that honors those who have passed with celebrations, music, dancing, or just a simple visit to the cemetery. Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated every November 2nd, where it’s popularity is mostly in Mexico. It’s a tradition where families create alters and place photos of loved ones who are no longer here,

Daylight saving time ends and clocks ” will fall back ” an hour Sunday, but not for Arizona. ABC 15 News in Arizona reports November 3, 2019, maks the end of Daylight Saving time for most of the United States. However, Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time ( DST) and has not done so

Lute’s casino, a Yuma staple since 1901. At the time it had a different name, a different purpose. For decades, it has served locals with some delicious food and fun. The regulars come to drink beer and play pool, while travelers from far away places come in only to find odd decor. Some may say