Victor Calderón
News Producer/HostVictor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona since 2012. 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, Calif. 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 Yuma. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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In this episode of Yuma Edition, we recap Thursday's town hall on biosolids, hosted by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. Community members shared their concerns about biosolids and their impact on the region.Hosts Victor Calderón and Carmen Márquez break down the discussion and its key takeaways.Our guests on the show are Yuma City Council candidates Carol Smith and Ron Van Why, who discuss Tuesday's primary election. -
Here you can find the latest information on Tuesday's Arizona primary election, including mayor and council races in Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Parker and Quartzsite. -
In this episode of Yuma Edition, we cover Arizona's Tuesday primary election and are joined by Araceli Aquino-Valdez and Jhanitzel Bogarin-Acevedo of Rural Arizona Action. They discuss the organization's efforts to educate voters about the election process, increase civic engagement and host community events that help residents prepare to vote.We also recap the FIFA World Cup and talk about the latest details in the lettuce outbreak. -
This week, we remind you who's running for mayor and council in Yuma, one resident explains why voting matters and we hear from the principal at Desert View Academy. -
Vigil remembers Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Joan Durán Guerrero and others killed nationwide during Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations. -
You can drop off your ballot through Primary Election Day Tuesday at any ballot drop box in Yuma County or, of course, vote in person on Tuesday. -
Mae Gomez is the first Sidewinder to receive the selective and presitgious scholarship for students attending one of the three Arizona public universities. -
In this week's Arizona Edition, Yuma Councilmember Arturo Morales is censured, Southwest Junior High earns a Top 10 ranking, Arizona State Rep. Mariana Sandoval and more. -
Onvida's annual healthcare careers camp helps high school and college students get hands-on learning from hospital staff. -
The San Luis City Council approved the spending plan at a recent council meeting. The budget includes $43 million for capital improvement projects.
