Events at the library: Week of July 16
WEEK OF JULY 16: Paper Bag KitesLonging for cooler weather? Let’s get ready for it! On Wednesday, July 18, children of all ages are invited to…
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Woman survived 7 days after driving off California cliff
A couple on a camping trip found a missing Oregon woman who had survived for nearly a week after her car went over a cliff in coastal California,…
Continue ReadingVehicle crime holding steady in Yuma and drops in El Centro
In June, there were 41 reported stolen and burglarized vehicles in Yuma and 11 in El Centro. Vehicle crimes hold steady in Yuma and mildly drop in El…
Continue ReadingPort of entry rerouting affecting business
Traffic using the new Calexico west Port of Entry seems to have improved after a confusing start in which fender benders and various traffic…
Continue ReadingJuly 15 is national ice cream day
Looking for a way to cool off today? You’re in luck! July 15 is national ice cream day! Restaurants across the nation are finding various ways…
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Yuma holds second annual summer camp program
Does your child have a love and passion for learning about animals? The Humane Society of Yuma is holding its second annual round of summer camp…
Continue ReadingCrossroads Mission helps homeless community in the hot summer months
Harsh winter and summer months are often unbearable without food, water or shelter. During the summer, the homeless community of Yuma turns to…
Continue ReadingGhostwriters:Inmates use theater to tell their story
In a place where your ‘rights’ are limited, there’s a chance for your story to be heard. “I just want society to know that we…
Continue ReadingHow to keep that pesky electric bill down?
How to keep that pesky electric bill down? A question many in our region wonder whenever the summer months arrive. News 11’s Madison Kimbro…
Continue ReadingLittlewood Arts and Community is squashing gender role stereotypes by bringing Drag Stars series
“I feel like this is a renaissance period and people are more open to different art avenues and people are really bending the barrier,”…
Continue ReadingAdvierten no consumir “cereal snacks” por riesgo de salmonela
Ante los brotes de salmonela en el cereal Honey Smacks de Kellogg’s, que ha causado decenas de hospitalizados en los Estados Unidos, la…
Continue ReadingPart Two: Former Representative Shooter breaks silence
Arizona Senate candidate and Former Representative Don Shooter gained national attention in February, after a historic expulsion from the Arizona…
Continue ReadingAll inclusive park in Calexico recognized as model other cities could follow
Adrian Cordova playground park in Calexico, was recognized as an example other cities could look up to when it comes to building parks for people of…
Continue ReadingICSO busca sospechoso de intento de homicidio
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Imperial está buscando a Christian Gabriel Preciado, de 25 años, por intento de homicidio. Las…
Continue ReadingHate crime charges filed in flag shirt case
The Chicago man seen in a viral video berating a woman for wearing a shirt bearing the Puerto Rican flag has been charged with felony hate crimes.…
Continue ReadingThe Latest: Floods force hundreds to reschedule camping trip
Hundreds of people who planned a trip to a northern Arizona canyon world-renowned for its blue-green waterfalls will have to reschedule. Heavy…
Continue ReadingICSO seeking suspect for attempted homicide
Imperial County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 25-year-old Christian Gabriel Preciado for attempted homicide. Authorities said Preciado…
Continue ReadingConvicted sex offender arrested by Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Border Patrol station arrested a previously deported sex offender on Thursday, July 12, around midnight.…
Continue ReadingArizona Border Strike Force seizes 99 pints of codeine
Members of the Arizona Border Strike Force made two arrests and seized 99 pints of codeine on Monday, July 9. The codeine can be sold for over $1,500…
Continue ReadingPolice using humor on traffic signs to spread safety awareness
Electronic traffic safety message boards may blur in the background when you’re on the road, but they serve a good purpose by warning drivers…
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