Man accused of crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint in Yuma accepts plea deal
67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault during the change of plea hearing…
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Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual…
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AFSOC to host Emerald Warrior exercise in Yuma
The exercise is a benchmark for the AFSOC’s training schedule, as it will include advanced training scenarios for special operation…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool
According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help “improve recreational opportunities in…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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AWC to offer Electrician certification program entirely in Spanish
According to AWC, the Fundamentos de Electricidad program aims to teach “basic electrical wiring skills and allow students to graduate with an…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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YPG helped test tech for moon missions
On July 20, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time, and part of that achievement was made possible thanks to testing at the U.S. Army’s…
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YFD responds to mobile home fire on West 19th Street
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) received a call at around 4:30 p.m. Monday about a fire in the area of West 19th Street and South Third…
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Arizona court ruling highlights school safety as kids head back to class
As kids return to class in Yuma, police are reminding families and drivers to stay alert during those busy morning and afternoon…
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Onvida Health speaks out on recent Medicaid cuts
Nearly two million Arizonans are currently enrolled in Medicaid. Some locals say recent cuts concerns them, but Onvida Health says they’re not…
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Military presence at the Yuma border to provide logistical support
The Desert Southwest border has some military back up as the United States Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 are in the…
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Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday…
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Locals react to people impersonating law enforcement
In cities all over the country, there have been reports of people with the bad intentions of impersonating law…
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Nonprofit organization in Imperial County hosts Ride & Drive Event
The event took place at the Lions Recreation Center, located a 225 A Street in Brawley, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to…
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Man arrested for burglary and drug paraphernalia possession
According to a post on Facebook, the arrest happened “in the early morning hours of Sunday” after their patrol officers located the suspect as he was…
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Unresponsive man rescued at public pool in Yuma
According to the Yuma Fire Department (YFD), it took place before 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Yuma Valley Aquatic Center near Cibola High…
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Local Staples store hosts Back-to-School Block Party
The Back-to-School Block Party took place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the store, located at 101 W. 16th…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Yuma Branch hosts annual Back-to-School Shopping event
The event took place at JCPenney Yuma at 8:30 a.m., with Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros. and Raising Cane’s sponsoring the…
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