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Month: May 2023

Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs. Producers predict pricier pork, bacon

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday backed a California animal cruelty law that requires more space for breeding pigs, a ruling the pork industry says will lead to higher costs nationwide for pork chops and bacon. “While the Constitution addresses many weighty issues, the type of pork chops

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Yablonski fighting to remove sex offender tag

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The local former horse instructor accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys last July had her sentencing delayed once again. 26-year-old Makaila Yablonski had pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted child abuse and aggravated assault. Judge Roger Nelson delayed her formal sentencing to determine if Yablonski should be required to register

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Accused getaway driver may not testify in Somerton barber murder

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The accused getaway driver in the murder case of 27-year-old Leo Melendez may not be testifying for the state. 26-year-old Johnny Albert Valenzuela had initially agreed to testify against Gregorio and Joshua Cota. The Cota bothers are accused of murdering  Leo Melendez last May.  However, the terms of Valenzuela’s amended sentence in exchange for his testimony

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