June 2020

Human rights group fighting for Yuma Prison Complex inmates

June 3, 2020 12:26 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Puente Human Rights Movement wants people to come together, to help give inmates a second chance to escape the virus that has hit the prison.

All four former officers involved in George Floyd’s killing now face charges, Sen. Klobuchar says

June 3, 2020 12:19 PM CNN

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in George Floyd’s killing and also charging the other three officers involved in the incident

Lowering electric bill for summer months

June 3, 2020 12:12 PM April Hettinger

Air conditioning can be a life-saver in the summer heat, but can also cost a fortune.

Una escalera más en el muro Trump

June 3, 2020 12:10 PM Nassieli Pizano

A plena luz del día una escalera hechiza de cuerdas y tubos de plástico pvc de aproximadamente una pulgada, se encuentra colgada en el nuevo muro fronterizo que divide Mexicali – Calexico.

COVID-19 testing site opens in Imperial

June 3, 2020 12:07 PM Alexandra Rangel

A new COVID-19 OptumServe testing site is now open in the City of Imperial.

Piden precaución por alerta de calor

June 3, 2020 11:55 AM Jackie Lopez

Durante el miércoles y el jueves las temperaturas en Yuma y Valle Imperial pudieran alcanzar los 111 grados, marcando el inicio de la temporada de calor.

Watch Now: Senator Hueso hosts discussion on California unemployment benefits

June 3, 2020 11:32 AM Lisa Sturgis

State Senator Ben Hueso (D-40th District) hosted a discussion Wednesday morning on the state of unemployment benefits in California.

YCSO identifies the man killed in a triple shooting

June 3, 2020 11:18 AM Sumiko Keil

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) identifies the man that was killed in a triple shooting on Monday.

ECRMC gives update on their COVID-19 preparedness

June 3, 2020 11:04 AM Sumiko Keil

The El Centro Regional Medical Center gives an update on where they stand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Border Patrol discovers 3 individuals hidden inside a semi-trailer

June 3, 2020 10:51 AM Sumiko Keil

A man is arrested after Border Patrol agents found three undocumented immigrants in the cabin of his trailer Tuesday evening.

Missing Mexican lawmaker’s body found following abduction

June 3, 2020 9:53 AM The Associated Press

The body of a missing Mexican congresswoman from the western state of Colima has been found in a hidden grave more than a month after armed men abducted her, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday.

Patrulla Fronteriza arresta a una pareja de fugitivos en San Diego

June 3, 2020 9:30 AM Sumiko Keil

La Patrulla Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos (CBP) arrestaron una pareja en la garita de Otay Mesa arrestan a una pareja buscada por la policía de Oceanside por intento de homicidio.

COVID-19 por los números: una mirada a los casos, muertes en Sonora

June 3, 2020 9:24 AM Sumiko Keil

Los casos y muertes de COVID-19 siguen aumentando en Sonora. Se confirmaron 143 nuevos casos junto con 20 nuevas muertes.

Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests

June 3, 2020 8:34 AM The Associated Press

Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.

CBP arrest fugitive couple in San Diego

June 3, 2020 7:07 AM Sumiko Keil

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry arrest a couple wanted by Oceanside police for attempted homicide.

COVID-19 by the numbers: A look at cases, deaths in Sonora

June 3, 2020 6:39 AM Sumiko Keil

With the new cases, Sonora has 2,704 cases and 224 deaths.

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms, flood threat for Mexico

June 3, 2020 6:16 AM The Associated Press

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, bringing some flooding to Mexico’s southern Gulf coast and threatening more deadly inundations farther inland.

Arizona lawmakers see Trump pledge to deploy troops as a promise – or a threat

June 3, 2020 5:50 AM Cronkite News

President Donald Trump’s pledge to deploy “thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers” to put down protests was seen as either a promise or a threat, depending on which Arizona lawmaker was reacting to his comments.