15 things to do in Avila Beach on California’s Central Coast

About a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Los Angeles and three miles off the 101 Freeway between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, lies a little secret most travelers miss. It’s a quaint walkable village and a wide beach with soft white sand. Crystal clear blue waters, gentle waves and the sunniest hours of any Central Coast […]

Avila lays out goals for Safford PD

SAFORD — If his promotion to Safford Police Chief is approved by the city council on Monday, Brian Avila will become the first Hispanic in Graham County history to head law enforcement. Absolutely; no question. It’s about how willing you are to work for them,” Avila said. Avila, who earned degrees from Eastern Arizona University […]

Avila, Brei finalists for Safford Police Chief job

Safford Police Captain Brian Avila and U of A Police Assistant Chief Jason Bray are finalists for the open Safford Police Chief job. – Contributed photo Posted By: David Bell May 5, 2023 Safford — The city of Safford’s search for a new police chief has been narrowed to two candidates, and the city is […]

Daniel Avila held in Kingman killing of Darren Vanhouten, Retta Atkins

An El Mirage man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting dead two Kingman residents last summer. In June 2022, agents from the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence outside Kingman seeking a welfare check. When they arrived, they found two corpses identified as 50-year-old Darren Van Houten and 73-year-old Retta Atkins. Preliminary […]