Victor Calderón
News Producer/HostVictor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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Somerton drone show a night before traditional Fourth of July fireworks in Yuma and San Luis. -
Daniel Hernandez met with Yuma City Councilwoman Karen Watts, who is also a family nurse practitioner, on Tuesday. Both say cuts to Medicare in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" would hurt patients in Yuma County and across Arizona. -
The New York Times reports Defense Department officials say migrants will be temporarily detained by troops in a portion of land along the U.S. Mexico border near Yuma. -
On this week's episode of Arizona Edition, hear about an anniversary for Pell Grants, the Humane Society of Yuma's summer camp, Colorado River water negotiations and AZ SC Justice Maria Elena Cruz. -
Yuma Sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Justin De La Torre spoke with KAWC about agents assisting with ICE raids in Philadelphia and elsewhere and recent protests against law enforcement. -
The "Se Busca Información" or "Information Wanted" campaign will place posters with 15 individuals wanted for crimes including homicide and narcotics smuggling on both sides of the border and online. -
Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region. -
Funds were raised from the community, expected to open within next month. -
Hernandez is Democrat running in CD-7, which includes parts of Yuma County. -
Congressional candidate was in Yuma County late last week ahead of second Democratic primary debate Tuesday.
