Calexico City council member “disappointed” with mayor’s statement
Calexico City Councilmember Raul Ureña says he’s disappointed in Calexico’s Mayor Rosie Arreola-Fernandez’ response to the press. Adding ‘she does…
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They were denied diplomas and blocked from crossing the stage for how they celebrated graduation
By Nicquel Terry Ellis and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Devarius Peters wanted to celebrate graduation day wearing a pair of Black leather Alexander McQueen…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccines set to expire
As some states report they have Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses that are expiring before they get used, the company and federal…
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Border Patrol agents arrest Honduran man convicted of molesting child
A Honduran charged with lewd acts on a child was apprehended by Border Patrol on…
Continue ReadingBiden to lay out vax donations, urge world leaders to join
Biden on Thursday will unveil plans for the U.S. to donate 500 million vaccine doses around the globe over the next year, on top of 80 million he has…
Continue ReadingWinds near hurricane force for the Plains
Severe storms with winds that could reach close to hurricane strength are forecast for the northern Plains today. CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 10: White House, Covid-19, Keystone XL, US police, Myanmar
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN A treat for the early birds: You may be able to see a “ring of fire” solar eclipse this morning, depending on where…
Continue ReadingLouisville officer charged with allegedly hitting a person in the head who was surrendering for arrest
By Rebekah Riess and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer faces a federal charge after allegedly hitting a kneeling person in…
Continue ReadingA 1956 double murder has been solved using DNA evidence. It may be the oldest case cracked like this so far, investigator says
By Andy Rose, CNN After 65 years, a grisly double murder case of two teenagers in Great Falls, Montana, was solved with DNA evidence, according to…
Continue ReadingA migrant teenager in a Texas shelter was Tased by police. Now officials are investigating
By Jon Passantino, Kay Jones and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Texas officials are investigating after newly released body camera footage obtained by the…
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The Better Business Bureau will host a virtual job fair this month
Local businesses are invited to take part in a virtual job fair st for June 24,…
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Deadly crash in Yuma closes 32nd Street
One man is dead, two others are injured after a collision on 32nd Street in Yuma.…
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Calexico mayor responds to city councilman’s criticism of El Centro
Calexico’s mayor is calling for “professionalism” after one of the city’s councilmen accused El Centro police of routinely using excessive…
Continue ReadingMorgan Freeman and a University of Mississippi professor donate $1M to college’s policing program
By Amir Vera, Dave Alsup and Jamiel Lynch, CNN Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and University of Mississippi Professor Linda Keena donated $1…
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YUHSD police flag decision sparks controversy during board meeting
Locals behind the “Back the Blue” movement attended Wednesday evening’s Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) board meeting. This after the…
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Amputee helps others cope with transition
Yuma’s Floyd Hern lost one of his legs more than 40 years ago is reaching out to others who are in the same situation. Helping locals through…
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Accident fatalities on the rise
America’s top highway safety watchdog says 2020 could be the deadliest year for traffic accidents in decades.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia contractor charged for allegedly stealing more than 500 blank vaccine cards
By Amir Vera and Sarah Moon, CNN A Los Angeles County contractor was charged with felony grand theft after more than 500 blank vaccine cards were…
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Yuma man charged in connection with fatal car crash in Somerton
28-year-old Levi Jesus Martinez-Abril appeared in Yuma County Justice Court on Wednesday, where he was charged with multiple felonies including…
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Ducey calls on the federal government to do more to protect unaccompanied migrant children
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R, Ariz.), on Wednesday called on the Biden Administration to do more to help the unaccompanied minors flowing across the…
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