Special Reports Archives

SPECIAL REPORT: Stolen vehicle trafficking a persistent issue at U.S.-Mexico Border

December 4, 2024 5:34 PM Miriam Ordonez

Cars targeted in the United States are often taken across the border into Mexico, where they end up on the black…

SPECIAL REPORT: Bobby Brown: The heart and soul of El Centro

November 28, 2024 2:17 PM Chas Messman

Bobby Brown is a beloved member of the El Centro community and represents an example of how to love the people around…

SPECIAL REPORT: The History of The Salton Sea

November 24, 2024 5:58 PM Jailene Aguilera

Looking at the Salton Sea now, it’s hard to believe that this was once a beloved resort community. But, the Salton Sea goes way back before it was a…

SPECIAL REPORT: What the change of season means for local agriculture

November 20, 2024 6:02 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The change of season means go time for local agriculture across the Desert…

SPECIAL REPORT: Domestic Violence Survivors Honored with Mariposa Lily Award

November 14, 2024 7:10 PM Vanessa Gongora

WomanHaven dedicates the Mariposa Lily Award to a survivor of domestic violence who is now creating positive change within their community to end…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Voices of Calexico

November 14, 2024 1:34 PM Jalen Fong

Chances are if you’re from the City of Calexico, you may have heard this song at least once or twice, or possibly every Friday night in the Fall for…

SPECIAL REPORT: Gateway to the Desert Southwest

November 7, 2024 9:31 PM Samantha Byrd

News 11’s Samantha Byrd, the very first Miss Ocean to Ocean, wants to take a moment to share the history of this Yuma icon before her year of service…

SPECIAL REPORT: Bad Apple Boxing: Transforming Local Fighters and Building Stronger Futures

November 7, 2024 8:18 PM Samuel Kirk

With a focus on personal growth, discipline, and perseverance, the gym, led by former professional fighter Tyler Bialecki, is reshaping the landscape…

SPECIAL REPORT: Is the Yuma Territorial Prison haunted?

October 30, 2024 5:22 PM Danyelle Burke North

Is Downtown Yuma really haunted? We’re creepin’ it real with us to see if it’s haunted and if visitors are in for a trick or a…

SPECIAL REPORT: How former Kofa volleyball star is rebuilding Yuma alongside former head coach

October 24, 2024 11:24 PM Luis Lopez

It’s not often you see a star from one high school go on to coach at their arch rival, but Isabel Ponce is doing just that, and taking her former…

SPECIAL REPORT: The Cat Colonies of Yuma County

October 23, 2024 4:47 PM Valeria Rodriguez

There are over 1,000 cat colonies in Yuma County, each of them protected and cared for by community…

SPECIAL REPORT: Marine Bootcamp – From Recruit to United States Marine

August 4, 2024 12:34 PM Valeria Rodriguez

Emotions were high as recruits received their Globe and Anchor in a special ceremony after enduring a 54-hour long intense training also known as the…

SPECIAL REPORT: Marine Bootcamp – From civilian to United States Marine Recruit

July 31, 2024 1:42 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The United States Marine Corps hosted its “Educators Workshop” event where community leaders from around the country spent a week learning what it…

SPECIAL REPORT: Beyond the Call – Firefighter Mental Health

July 29, 2024 8:22 AM Samantha Byrd

A side of first responders we never see: Firefighters often work around the clock, spending time away from family, battling stress and trauma on…

SPECIAL REPORT: Gorditas BMX – Women empowering women on bikes

July 17, 2024 4:26 PM Danyelle Burke North

Not even the heat stops some local bicyclists from hitting the Yuma streets in style. Among the 13 different bike groups that make up “Yuma Bike…

SPECIAL REPORT: Humanizing Heroes

July 12, 2024 11:02 AM Jailene Aguilera

The mental health of first responders is something not a lot of people talk about but the El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) is working on breaking the…