June 2020

Blackout Tuesday

June 2, 2020 11:01 PM Jasmine Arenas

Several people took a social media pause on Tuesday and posted a picture of a black frame in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Congratulations to Central Union High School’s Class of 2020

June 2, 2020 6:02 PM Lisa Sturgis

Central Union High School proudly presents its Class of 2020

Congratulations to Southwest High School’s Class of 2020

June 2, 2020 5:58 PM Lisa Sturgis

Southwest High School proudly presents its Class of 2020

Agents seize $550K of narcotics over the weekend

June 2, 2020 5:57 PM Ericka Conant

Saturday morning, agents at the Interstate 19 Checkpoint near Amado sent a Nissan SUV to secondary inspection. There, agents found various packages of drugs, leading agents to arrest the driver.

National Guard called to Kingman Arizona

June 2, 2020 5:26 PM Ericka Conant

Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper says he requested the National Guard yesterday, in an intent to have a show of force, “for those groups or folks that wanted to create a disturbance or to change the intent of the event.”

Los casos del condado de Yuma aumentan por 120 en un solo día

June 2, 2020 4:56 PM Ericka Conant

El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Yuma (YCHD) confirma dos nuevas defunciones, elevando el número de fallecimintos a 19. Los funcionarios de salud no están divulgando más información sobre las muertes del condado, ni están divulgando información sobre los últimos casos.

Vulnerable communities show solidarity for George Floyd

June 2, 2020 4:53 PM Gianella Ghiglino

In the wake of the death of George Floyd even the most marginalized communities are using their voice to speak out against police brutality

900 Arizona National Guard troops on protest duty

June 2, 2020 4:02 PM The Associated Press

ome of the military police have been sent to the state Capitol in Phoenix to help protect against civil unrest. The Capitol complex, including the House and Senate buildings and the executive tower, have been surrounded by temporary fencing.

Yuma County cases rise by 120 in single day

June 2, 2020 3:13 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirms two new deaths, bringing the death toll to 19. Health officials are not releasing further information on county deaths, nor are they releasing information on the latest cases.

Tucson Mayor will not be requesting National Guard

June 2, 2020 2:35 PM Ericka Conant

Now, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has spoken in response to Trump’s speech, saying she will not be requesting the National Guard or any military presence in Tucson at this time, saying:

Organizan marcha en Yuma para honrar a George Floyd

June 2, 2020 2:11 PM Jackie Lopez

YUMA, Az (Telemundo 3) – A raíz de la muerte de George Floyd por abuso policial, habitantes del Condado de Yuma han tomado las calles para unirse a cientos de manifestaciones a lo largo del país. Los activistas planean reunirse el martes 2 de junio a las 6 p.m. en el estacionamiento de Staples frente

Shelters in Mexicali struggle to keep migrants safe during pandemic

June 2, 2020 1:25 PM Sumiko Keil

The Alfa y Omega, Cobina, and El Camino Shelters in Mexicali have cases of COVID-19, without any help from the government to secure their health.

Sin apoyo albergues migrantes con covid

June 2, 2020 12:47 PM Nassieli Pizano

Los albergue Alfa y Omega, Cobina y El camino cuentan con casos sospechos a COVID-19 sin que hasta el momento alguna autoridad de gobierno se haga responsable o vele por la salud de ellos.

Local artist organizes peaceful ‘I can’t breathe’ march to remember George Floyd

June 2, 2020 12:32 PM Carmen Valencia

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, local citizens take the streets in a protest march.

Gran Plaza Outlets reopens for in-store shopping

June 2, 2020 12:20 PM Alexandra Rangel

The Gran Plaza Outlets have officially opened for customers following their temporary closure due to COVID-19.

How COVID-19 impacts people experiencing homelessness

June 2, 2020 12:18 PM Gianella Ghiglino

Since the pandemic started, physical distancing measures are being instated around the world. People experiencing homelessness had even more obstacles to overcome.