Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Summer heat scorched Texas and the Southwest on Wednesday, pushing Phoenix to nearly 90 consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures and putting millions of people under excessive heat warnings. Meanwhile, energy demand in Texas hit an unofficial all-time high Tuesday, according to data from the state’s grid operator. A major
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In a press release, former Arizona State Senator and current RCBH President and CEO Amanda Aguirre said the “main mission of the center is to provide the support and services to prevent Veterans’ suicide.”
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The grant has been allocated to Comite De Bien Estar, a local organization committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses in Yuma County.
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Hunter Biden is accused of a scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes in the case headed for trial in September in Los Angeles.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that tribal leaders say will harm land they have used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries. Lawyers for the national environmental group Earthjustice and Colorado-based Western Mining Action Project are suing federal land managers on behalf of the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders put a top-10 scoring defense on the field last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to the lineup and then dominated the Las Vegas offense in the early days of training camp. Then the Raiders played two preseason games and their defense was, well, not top-10
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Wind speeds will likely increase as temperatures begin to decrease for both Yuma and Imperial Counties.
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Monsoonal moisture will be sticking around through Thursday, keeping our dew points elevated. Thankfully, later in the week, we will welcome back drier conditions, and temperatures will be cooler.
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Linebacker Markus Golden announced his retirement Wednesday after nine NFL seasons, mostly with the Arizona Cardinals. Golden, a second-round pick by Arizona out of Missouri in 2015, had 51 career sacks, including a career-best 12 1/2 for the Cardinals in 2016. He spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing 16
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Korey Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single that highlighted a four-run ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi drew consecutive walks off Erik Miller (3-4) with one out
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Tonight the Yuma City Council will vote to acquire ownership of two historic properties.
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In a press release, Somerton High School received a $10,000 “safety committee” award during YUHSD’s monthly Governing Board meeting on Wednesday.
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Lina Robles La policía de Palm Springs arrestó a dos sujetos que junto a otros dos enmascarados entraron a robar a una casa ubicada en el vecindario Los Compadres cerca del Hwy 111. Cuando los agentes llegaron capturaron a dos que estaban escondidos debajo de un vehículo, pero los otros dos lograron huir. Los detenidos
Continue Reading Lina Robles Con la finalidad de escuchar la opinión de los residentes, Palm Springs realizará tres juntas comunitarias ya que planea hacer carriles para ciclistas en un tramo de dos millas en la calle Palm Canyon Road y tres millas en la Racquet Club Road. Las tres reuniones serán de 5 a 7 de la
Continue Reading Lina Robles Ayer dieron a conocer que un sujeto de Desert Hot Springs que está preso por intentar matar a su padre en agosto del 2018 ahora es acusado de asesinar a un reo. El es Miguel Espino de 31 años quien está sentenciado a cadena perpetua por golpear a su papa y dejarlo inconsciente
Continue Reading Lina Robles Ayer se cumplió un año del asesinato de un joven de 16 años quien durante la tormenta Hilary salió a ver la lluvia, después se escucharon varios balazos en el área de la calle Cesar Chávez cerca de la Avenida 53 en Coachella, luego tocaron la puerta de la vivienda de la madrastra
Continue Reading Lina Robles El forense dio a conocer más información acerca del accidente automovilístico en el que murió un joven de 22 años el pasado 11 de agosto cuando conducía su auto y por alguna razón perdió el control sobre el Hwy 111 en Rancho Mirage cerca de la biblioteca donde chocó con un árbol. Se
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — The top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife, the county’s school superintendent, have been indicted on charges of misusing public funds, authorities said. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records. The 15-page indictment was the result
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts about his campaign fed into the pressures that led him to end his reelection effort. “Thank you, Joe,” Pelosi said after going through Biden’s legislative achievements. Then the former House speaker
Continue ReadingVENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A 73-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a Southern California cold case alleging he strangled three women in 1977, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said. Warren Luther Alexander of Diamondhead, Mississippi, was arraigned on murder charges filed after use of DNA in the investigation of the long-unsolved killings. Alexander
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