Schwarzenegger orders government worker furloughs
Democrats and unions are decrying Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's order to bring back furloughs for thousands of state workers until California passes a budget that addresses a $19 billion deficit.
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Federal judge stops portions of immigration law
A federal judge has blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's immigration law from taking effect. Complete coverage of the decision here including reaction from Gov. Jan Brewer and The Justice Dept.
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On the Border
UPDATE: Bodies of Brawley men returned to US
The bodies of two local brothers murdered south of the border are back in the United States. An employee at the Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley tells KSWT 13 the bodies of Rolando Castro, 25, and Joel Castro, 27, are there.
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Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law
A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's immigration law on Wednesday when she put most of the crackdown on hold just hours before it was to take effect.
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Solar power initiatives may give homeowners energy options
Good news for folks wanting to harness the power of the Sun. Yuma County maybe updating its zoning ordinances for alternative energy.
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 One Yuma marketplace files Ch. 11, another plans grand opening
A popular swap meet files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Arizona Marketplace is looking for alternative financing to survive, but another local businessman is banking on the swap meet industry. KSWT News 13's Ruth Castillo reports.
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Border Quake
Quake victims still living in tent cities
It's been nearly four months since Easter Sunday's earthquake displaced thousands in Mexicali. Nearly 100 people are still without homes and living under the intense summer heat in makeshift camps. KSWT News 13's Susana Mendoza took a trip to Mexico to see how these families are coping.
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Police preparing for large and unruly protests on Thursday
The immigration law set to go into effect in just 4 days, but not without protests. Unless a judge steps in, Arizona's new immigration law will go into effect Thursday. Groups opposed to SB1070 are gearing up for large scale demonstrations and they're even offering training to protesters.
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Campaign 2010
Time running out to register to vote for AZ general election
Arizona residents who want to cast a ballot in the August 24th primary election need to act fast. You have until midnight Monday night to register to vote.
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El Centro fatal accident under investigation
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal accident that happened Saturday afternoon in El Centro.
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