Living off the grid – Trouble in squatters’ paradise
To stay or not to stay, that is the question for many at Slab City, a place that some refer to as being “off the grid of normal society –…
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In fear of new U.S. immigration policy, hundreds of Haitians choose to settle in Mexicali
Hundreds of Haitian nationals once seeking asylum into the United States say they’re feaful of President Trump’s new immigration…
Continue ReadingYuma Firefighters short staffed
The Yuma Fire Department has had to shrink their personnel due to budget cuts making it harder to fight fires in a timely manner, according to fire…
Continue ReadingThree new exhibits at the art center
Three new exhibits are set to open at the Yuma Art Center this Saturday. Hector d. Llamas, Robert Schaal and Tyler Voorhees are the artists that will…
Continue ReadingMaestro arrestado y enfrenta cargos por seducin y secuestro de menor
Un maestro de la preparatoria Gila Ridge se encuentra en custodia hoy y enfrenta cargos por secuestro y por seducir a una joven para…
Continue ReadingBomberos auxilian auto en llamas
Un hombre en somerton afortunadamente se encuentra vivo luego de que explotara la parte trasera de su auto. Un hombre de 27 años de edad…
Continue ReadingArrestan maestro de Gila Ridge
La Policia de Yuma arresto a un maestro de matematicas el dia de hoy luego de llevar a una menor de edad a Utah con la intencion de llevar a cabo un…
Continue ReadingTour of border shows possible site for wall construction
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced last month that it plans to start awarding contracts by mid-April for the proposed border wall. The El…
Continue ReadingUn DREAMER que se graduo pagando su colegiatura cuenta su historia
Un DREAMER local, Juan Felix, nos cuenta su experiencia bajo el programa DACA y sus exitos. El dice que como estudiante pago por su carrera en una…
Continue ReadingAmbulance crew spots car on fire
Somerton Cocopah paramedics who were in an ambulance spotted a car on fire when they were on their way back from the hospital. Officials say they ran…
Continue ReadingSen. Flake remarks on Sheriff Ogden’s impact in Yuma
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said the following remarks in the U.S. Senate Thursday on the passing of former Yuma County Sheriff Ralph Ogden:…
Continue ReadingSpecial Report: Fake News- The Local Edition
We’ve been hearing it for years but it hit a boiling point in 2016. Ok… I’ll say it …again… FAKE NEWS. But the reemerge…
Continue ReadingRemembering the life of retired Yuma County Sheriff Ralph E. Ogden
Retired Yuma County Sheriff Ralph E. Ogden has died, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook message posted Wednesday…
Continue ReadingHouse fire on Telegraph Street in Yuma
The Yuma Fire Department is looking into what caused a house fire in Yuma Wednesday night. YFD said shortly after 8:30 pm, a house fire was reported…
Continue ReadingYuma School District One education programs recognized nationally
Yuma Elementary School District One received national recognition over a college preparation program for Yuma students, ranking among the top two…
Continue ReadingLocals of the Desert Southwest celebrate Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday and people are participating in the religious celebration all over the Desert Southwest. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days…
Continue ReadingLocal Border Patrol agents discuss border safety
A local Border Patrol agent from the Yuma Sector discusses recent allegations regarding a peak in smuggler offenses. The agent said the Yuma Sector…
Continue ReadingLlega la feria al Condado de Imperial
Los preparativos están en pleno apogeo a dos días del inicio de la Feria en Imperial. Por otro año consecutivo llega la feria al…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta opens Friday
The doors to the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta in El Centro open Friday but we are getting a sneak peek before gates open to the public. This…
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