Oxnard gang member arrested for firearm possession

KEYT on September 20, 2025

Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested a 20-year-old gang member Friday just before 6:00 p.m. for possession of an unregistered firearm, according to the Oxnard Police Department.

OPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the 1800 block of Macarthur Place and noticed multiple open alcohol containers in the car.

OPD officers removed the people from the car and found an unregistered firearm in the car linked to the 20-year-old.

OPD officers also cited another passenger in the car for gang graffiti and graffiti tools after arresting the 20-year-old for illegal firearm possession.

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Wrong way DUI driver refuses to stop near Downtown Colorado Springs

KRDO on September 20, 2025

Samantha Hildebrandt

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–This morning at 2:34 a.m., CSPD officers from the Gold Hill Division were traveling northbound on I-25, exiting at Cimarron (Exit 141), where they saw a vehicle entering southbound I-25 on the northbound off-ramp. 

Officers made a U-turn and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop. A chase began as the driver initially sped away from officers. 

The vehicle eventually stopped on the overpass at Tejon St. The driver was taken into custody without incident.

The police department says alcohol was a factor in this incident. No one was injured. Maan Karan was arrested in connection with this incident.

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Grand Master Luis Larios: From Yuma to the World

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Michelle Leal

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight the story of Grand Master Luis Larios, a martial arts instructor who has dedicated more than 30 years to teaching discipline, strength, and self-defense.

Born in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, Larios says he faced bullying as a child, but martial arts gave him the tools to forge his character and overcome challenges.

After immigrating to the U.S., he continued training and later founded Larios Karate International, which now has students in nine countries.

From training police officers and bodyguards to teaching children and adults in Yuma, Larios says the most rewarding part of his work is seeing the positive change in people’s lives.

Today, he is recognized as one of the highest-ranked Latin American instructors worldwide.

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Man hospitalized after car crash on Interstate 8 near Winterhaven

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) – A vehicle crash on Interstate 8 near Winterhaven left one person injured Friday morning.

A vehicle rear ended a semi-truck from behind traveling on the westbound lane.

California Highway Patrol says the male driver of the vehicle sustained severe injuries, but weren’t life-threatening and was transported to Onvida Health.

No other injuries were reported.

CHP says the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Friday.

The westbound lane was closed for over an hour but it has since been reopened.

The case of the crash remains under investigation.   

 

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Yuma man arrested for child sex abuse material

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A man was arrested in Yuma for child sex abuse, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, police began an investigation on 73-year-old Miguel Bonilla.

Officers found that Bonilla was in possession of child sex abuse material.

Bonilla found and arrested in the area of May Avenue near several trailer parks.

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Bonilla was indicted and charged with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 373-4700.

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Yuma High School class of 1980 to host 45th reunion in November

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma High School class of 1980 are planning to gather for their 45th reunion.

The reunion is set for November 7-9 in Yuma, Arizona.

An activity-filled weekend is planned for anyone who attended or was part of the graduating class of 1980.

You can find the invite page and registration form here.

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City of Yuma to host surplus property auction in October

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Surplus property will be auctioned off by the City of Yuma.

The auction will be held on October 18 at the City’s surplus property yard (190 W. 14th Street) starting at 9 a.m.

Surplus items include vehicles, bicycles, electronics and much more.

The City says all auction items are sold “as is, where is” and must be picked up on the same day.

Items cannot be returned.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Rain falls in Imperial County

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial Valley residents felt the rain fall on Thursday night.

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Coachella Valley activists back Prop. 50 as California faces redistricting battle

KESQ on September 20, 2025

Shay Lawson

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of residents gathered at Rancho Mirage City Hall for Democrats of the Desert and friends first “Say Yes to Prop 50”, peaceful sidewalk sign waving protest.

The organization is planning 3 other events throughout the Coachella Valley:

Saturday 10/4/25 – La Quinta City Hall from 9-10:30 AM

Saturday 10/18/25- Palm Springs at south Sunrise Way and East Palm Canyon Dr., 9-10:30 am

Saturday 11/1/25- Indio at the corners of Jefferson and Fred Waring Dr., 9-10:30 am.

Proposition 50, introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, asks voters to approve a plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts through 2032. The move comes in response to Republicans in Texas, who approved redrawing their congressional maps.

The proposition will be on the November 4, 2025, special election ballot and could lead to a gain of up to 5 U.S. House seats for Democrats.

Dr. Catherine Dillon, organizer, said attendees gathered to support Gov. Newsom’s Prop 50.

“We want to make sure that we counter the gerrymandering that went on in Texas,” Dillion said. “The legislator just grabbed 5 more Republican seats without having input from the people of Texas.”

She said if the proposal passed, it would have an impact on the Coachella Valley.

“District 41 gets split up quite a bit,” Dillion said.

Brandon Riker, a congressional candidate — possibly representing either District 41 or 48 depending on what happens with Prop 50 — said seeing the local support felt incredible.

“We just see it, the grassroots rising up all across the state in support of this,” Riker said. “To make sure that we have a free and fair election and giving Californians the right to vote on it.”

Christine Massey, another protester, highlighted frustrations with longtime representation.

“Ken Calvert’s constituents here in CA-41 have spent the last year trying to get in touch with him,” Massey said. “For everybody here, we’ve been ignored. We’ve been abandoned by Ken Calvert.”

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is opposing Prop 50 saying “two bad behaviors don’t make a right behavior. Two wrongs don’t make a right.”

Meanwhile, a recent poll by Emerson College found 51% of likely voters plan to vote yes on Prop. 50, with 34% opposed and 15% undecided.

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Yuma County improving protecting public funds

KYMA on September 20, 2025

Madeline Murray

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma County is currently working to prevent fraud cases like the one in Santa Cruz County, where the former treasurer stole more than $38 million.

After the case in Santa Cruz County, Yuma County conducted a fraud assessment that that showed no weaknesses in the system, but did suggest some improvements.

Ian Mcgaughey says, “[It] did not reveal any alarming weaknesses, but did identify several areas where we can tighten up our processes. Those recommendations have been shared with the appropriate departments and offices, and follow up in underway.”

Those improvements include implementing a new law that gives the state auditor access to all county bank records.

State auditors will be able to review policies and procedures, improve staff training, and oversee every federal dollar spent.

Yuma County Vice Chairman Jonathan Lines says the county takes protecting public funds very seriously.

“Being involved in public service we want to make sure that the public has faith in the system and the officials that have been elected to operate on a city, county, or state level,” says Lines.

With the improvements being implemented, one financial services department employee identified a fraud attempt by email.

Lines describes a time a where a finacial services employee caught an attempt at fraud through their email.

“A biweekly check from one of the county employees to be deposited into that account, and the person processing who received that email, went back and traced it, and determined it was somebody trying to scam the system,” says Lines.

Lines stays it’s necessary to look for anything suspicious.

“Be aware of anything out of the ordinary such as an email asking somebody to open up a new account and deposit it,” explains Lines.

The Financial Services Department would like to remind everyone that fraud prevention is a countywide effort and to always be alert.

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