Suspected ID thief extradicted and arrested
A suspected identity thief was arrested after allegedly skipping bail and fleeing to Mexico. Jose Roberto Rodriguez, 31, is a defendant in two…
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Topic of the Day: New Marijuana Study
13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: A new study showing teens views on the legalization of marijuana has many parents concerned; UC…
Continue ReadingThe Latest: 4th body found in Arizona plane crash
The Latest on the crash of a small plane headed from Scottsdale to Colorado. (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Searchers in Gila County, Arizona, have…
Continue Reading3 best known Arizona sheriffs out in new year
Arizona’s three most populous counties now have new sheriffs after the election defeats of top lawmen in Pima and Maricopa counties and the…
Continue ReadingPhoenix police: Suspect arrested in highway carjacking case
Phoenix police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with attempted carjackings on Interstate 17 last week. The Dec. 26 incident ended with…
Continue ReadingEarthquake swarm nears end, for now
People in Imperial Valley experienced a recent earthquake swarm this past weekend. It started New Year’s Eve day and the remnants of the swarm…
Continue ReadingTopic of the Day: New California Gun Laws
13 On Your Side wants to know your thoughts: Californians are taking a tough stance on gun control and starting this year a barrage of new laws will…
Continue ReadingSan Luis family and local hospital celebrate the first baby born in 2017
2017 is off to a very happy start for a local family. Baby Kiara Nicole Velazquez is the first baby to be born at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in…
Continue ReadingPatriot Guard Riders say goodbye to Brawley smoke jumper
The Yuma motorcycle club Patriot Guard Riders led a solemn procession for one of their Brawley brothers. Veteran, firefighter and smoke jumper…
Continue ReadingLocal tribe members call on community and other tribe members to take action
A local Native American tribe is reaching out to the community and calling for help within their tribe. The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe was scheduled to…
Continue ReadingAccused restaurant robber makes second court appearance
The man accused of robbing a restaurant in Yuma made his second court appearance this afternoon. 38-year-old Ricky Spencer is facing felony charges…
Continue ReadingYuma’s Most Wanted 12/30/16
Be on the lookout for Karla Yvette Juarez who is wanted for criminal trespassing. She is a Hispanic woman, 38-years-old. She stands at…
Continue ReadingEl Centro restaurant ordered to pay in sexual harassment lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered Mexicali Chicken & Salads, an El Centro, Calif.-based restaurant, to pay $27,692 to resolve a discrimination lawsuit…
Continue ReadingMultas de conductores ebrios en Ao Nuevo
Este fin de semana le diremos adios al año 2016, y para los que celebran con alcohol el departamento de policía de Yuma les sugiere que…
Continue ReadingAssembly Member Garcia appointed to state resources committee
Brawley environmental group Comite Civico del Valle director Luis Olmedo said he’s concerned for the area. “We’re facing very…
Continue ReadingCalexico gives Gran Plaza Outlets deferment in time of city need
At a time of financial crisis, Calexico City Council voted to help the Gran Plaza Outlets by deferring nearly half a million dollars in fees. Some…
Continue ReadingBP and AMO arrest seven, seize $172K in marijuana
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Camp Grip, Yuma Sector’s forward operating base near the U.S./Mexico border, and agents assigned to…
Continue ReadingA New Year’s Resolution that’s hard to keep
It seems like every time the New Year Ball drops, everyone wants to drop the weight and head to the gym…but how long does the commitment last?…
Continue Reading2016 RECAP: Looking back of some of Yuma’s top stories
2016 has brought a whirlwind of headlines for the desert southwest, where stories and events have resonated with people across the country. Here is a…
Continue ReadingRestaurant robbery suspect arrested
The man suspected of robbing a Mexican restaurant at gun point on Tuesday morning made his first court appearance Wednesday early afternoon. Ricky…
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