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What the Covid-19 war was really like in Trump’s White House
No longer working under the Trump administration, six leading US health officials now reveal to CNN the real challenges they faced during the…
Continue ReadingAnother Covid-19 surge is avoidable, top health officials say. Here’s what could fuel or curb another spike
The US may face another Covid-19 surge soon — one that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief says “truly is…
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ICE accusations, South African COVID-19 variant, Calexico crime sprees and store closures
Calexico captivated much of the Valley’s attention this week with everything from a burglary spree to the arrest of multiple sex offenders occurring…
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A non-profit honoring first responders will pay the mortgage of slain Boulder officer Eric Talley
Eric Talley, the first police officer to arrive at the scene of the Boulder supermarket shooting last week, was the last of the gunman’s 10…
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Deshayla Harris, ‘Bad Girls Club’ star, identified as a Virginia Beach shooting victim
Deshayla Harris, one of the stars of season 17 of “Bad Girls Club” on the Oxygen network, was one of the victims in Friday night’s…
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EC Regional Medical Center to host vaccination clinic for Calexico residents
El Centro Regional Medical Center is scheduled to host a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 30.…
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Imperial Ave Interchange Project requires full freeway closures on I-8
Full freeway closures on Interstate 8 (I-8) are scheduled from Monday, March 29 – Thursday, April 1, between Forrester Road and State Route 86…
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One of the most important trials America has ever seen is about to start
We have a jury in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Now we stand on…
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UPS drivers threw a birthday parade for their co-worker recovering from COVID-19
A UPS employee had quite the birthday celebration this week — but he almost didn’t live to see it. William Torres battled COVID-19 in a…
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Syria forced to ration fuel as stricken ship keeps Suez Canal blocked
The paralyzing effect of the stricken Ever Given container ship on global traffic became clear on Sunday as nearby Syria, already scarred by years of…
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Kofa teacher earns award for work with dance program
The Arizona Dance Education Organization (AzDEO) awarded Kofa High School teacher Jennifer Florey the Bill Evans Excellence in Teaching Award for…
Continue ReadingOne ticket sold in Florida wins a $238 million Powerball jackpot
For the first time in two months, someone won the Powerball jackpot, selecting all six numbers to secure the $238 jackpot. The ticket was bought in…
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City of Yuma: deadline reminder to avoid disconnection of services
The City of Yuma would like to remind citizens that effective April 15, the government will return to normal business practices regarding unpaid…
Continue ReadingBlack voter says a painting at Georgia governor’s voter bill signing shows the plantation where her family worked for generations
When Kimberly Wallace turned on the news after she got home Friday night, she saw Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signing a bill into law that critics have…
Continue ReadingNew York state leaders announce an agreement on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana
New York state leaders announced an agreement on legislation that would legalize marijuana across the state — a move they say would create jobs…
Continue ReadingWhat do Christians celebrate on Palm Sunday?
On Palm Sunday, Christians throughout the world celebrate the day Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem days before his crucifixion. Crowds left palm…
Continue ReadingAsian American official asks if his military scars are ‘patriot enough’
An elected official in Ohio, fed up with people questioning his patriotism because he’s Asian American, bared his chest during a recent town…
Continue ReadingConceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, the nation’s top infectious…
Continue ReadingA California teacher sings to her students to build confidence
Third graders in Katie Booser’s classroom expect to sing a song before every test they take, using the teacher’s very own lyrical…
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