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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Yuma Mayor Nicholls speaks in support of Laken Riley Act that would deport migrants in the country illegally who commit minor crimes. -
Trump has promised mass deportations, perhaps even as early as this week. People here don't expect workplace raids but they might still happen elsewhere in Arizona. -
Hobbs announced $17.2 million in funding from the SAFE (Stopping Arizona’s Fentanyl Epidemic) initiative "to support local law enforcement’s border security work, drug interdiction efforts and combatting human trafficking."
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U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly spoke with KAWC about addressing border safety, how Ruben Gallego won in a tough election year for Democrats and working with and pushing back on Trump. -
Ruben Gallego was in Somerton in late December. Before he was sworn into the U.S. Senate today, he spoke with KAWC about opening an office in Yuma and what impact he thinks immigration sweeps would have in Arizona. -
Michael Appiah played for AWC Matadors in Yuma, now set to join Lionel Messi in MLS. -
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. -
Annual event by Campesinos Sin Fronteras and other agencies has moved around south Yuma County city, offers health screenings, community resources and appreciation. -
Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson to host free concert at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish. -
Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties, has held services for past decade here.
