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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Some students in Yuma County went back to school this past week. We'll take you to Reagan Elementary and Gila Ridge High School. Also, a look at Somerton's newest budget and UFC Hall of Famer Kelvin Gastelum hosts the Yuma Fight League. -
Gastelum wrestled at Cibola High School, brings mixed martial arts league to Yuma Saturday. We spoke on why he believes Yuma and Somerton are big for wrestling and MMA. -
Sen. Ruben Gallego introduced resolution reaffirming ICE agents can't arrest or deport U.S. citizens, reintroduces bill for DACA recipients to join the military. -
Classes for some schools in Yuma and La Paz counties begin this week. Hear the latest on school funding. Also, the Regional Center for Border Health will continue services at a time of uncertainty.
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On this week's show, Adelita Grijalva wins the Democratic primary for Congress in district that includes Yuma County and the latest in education in Yuma and La Paz counties. -
Daughter of the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva wins big over Gen-Z activist Foxx in district that stretches from Tucson to Yuma, Somerton and San Luis. Daniel Butierez wins Republican nomination, to face Grijalva in general election Sept. 23. -
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.
