The man who founded the 99 Cents Only Stores chain that offers everything from apples to school supplies for under a buck has died. Dave Gold was 80. His son, Jeff Gold, told the Los Angeles Times that Gold died April 22nd of an apparent heart attack at his Los Angeles home. Gold was 50 when he opened the first ... Read More »
The Arizona Western College Matadors lost their final doubleheader of the year against Tenth ranked Scottsdale Saturday 3-2 and 3-0 in the nightcap. The Matadors end their season at 31-and-24, 19-and-19 in conference play. The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors also ended their season on a losing note to Eastern Arizona College Saturday, 2-0 and 5-3. The Lady Mats, end ... Read More »
The Wellton Police Department arrested one person Tuesday as a result of an ongoing investigation regarding an allegation of burglary and child molestation. The incident occurred during the early morning hours when the suspect – identified as Ronald S. Morgan – entered the victim’s residence and then went to the victim’s bedroom. The incident allegedly occurred at some time in ... Read More »
Several area police agencies are participating in a program designed to help persons dispose of unwanted or expired controlled drugs. The “Take Back” initiative will be held in Yuma on Saturday from 10am to 2pm at the Yuma Police Department, 1500 South First Avenue. Also, the Wellton Police Department will conduct such a program on Saturday from 10am to 2pm, ... Read More »
Border Patrol Agents from the El Centro Sector are seeking answers behind a marijuana growing operation. On Wednesday, agents utilizing all-terrain vehicles met with a Bureau of Land Management Ranger within the area. After reviewing maps and discussing area information, agents began a systematic search of the area and discovered irrigation tubing leading out of the Whitewater River. Agents followed ... Read More »
Gas prices at the pump around Arizona are lower for the seventh consecutive week and now are at a ten-week low. The average statewide price for unleaded regular gasoline is $3.49 a gallon. That is a decrease of nearly seven-cents from last week. This week's national average is $3.51 per gallon, which is unchanged from last week. Tucson has the ... Read More »
Congress is getting visits from people concerned that funding for child abuse survivors and investigators is falling by the wayside in federal budget negotiations. The Victims of Child Abuse Act or "VOCA" has been "zeroed out" in President Obama's 2014 budget proposal. The same thing happened for the 2013 budget year, and the funding was restored only after an ... Read More »
Vice President Joe Biden and Arizona Senator John McCain will be in Sedona today to talk about how to promote democracy and freedom. The forum is part of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University. Biden and McCain will speak during the opening dinner of the annual forum, which is not open to the public. Read More »
Arizona District 23 Senator Michele Reagan says she is exploring the possibility of running for Arizona Secretary of State. She appeared on our Eye on the Desert Southwest Program on Thursday to discuss several election related issues, and when asked, said she is looking to the future. Reagan’s district comprises a portion of the highest population center in the state ... Read More »
Things could get sticky for Arizona Senator Don Shooter of Yuma. The Yuma Sun is reporting that several are planning to file charges against Shooter, relating to an incident that occurred last month at a charter school. Police reports indicate that Shooter went to the EOC Charter School on March 22nd, demanding to see his grandson’s teacher since he was ... Read More »
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