Over $200 million dollars from Proposition 68 and state funds are being invested in the Salton Sea. State officials at a press conference said they’re working to prevent a regional environmental disaster. West Shores Vice-Mayor Mark Gertz said it’s about time because the area is becoming a major health hazard. “Because the lives of the
Continue ReadingTainted irrigation water appears to be the source of a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, health officials said Thursday. About 200 people were sickened in the E. coli outbreak and five people died. The outbreak, which started in the spring, is now over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The
Continue ReadingTwo people were arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized for ingesting meth last week. The Yuma Police Department received a call of a two-year-old child that was taken to the hospital by the mother and the mother’s boyfriend at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. Officers learned the child had tested positive for methamphetamine.
Continue ReadingEfforts made by state officials paid off as Prop 68 passed, bringing in more than $200 million to fund the restoration project of the Salton Sea. Today’s press conference was a message to the public that progress is being made. “We’ve created a working group. We’re providing funding. We have a management plan in place.
Continue ReadingThe Humane Society of Yuma is preparing for the spike in animals that enter their shelter over the 4th of July holiday. Their shelter is already housing 100 dogs and 275 cats, but HSOY is working to make sure they have room for the new furry friends that anticipate in the coming days. “Last year
Continue ReadingRecibimos informes de un vehículo que se incendió en la carretera interestatal 8 en dirección oeste en el Casino Quechan el viernes por la tarde. La Patrulla de Caminos de California confirmó que había dos personas en el vehículo pero que no sufrieron lesiones. CHP todavía está en la escena. Lo mantendremos informado lo antes
Continue ReadingWe received reports of a vehicle that caught on fire on westbound Interstate 8 near Quechan Casino Friday afternoon. California Highway Patrol confirmed two people were in the vehicle but did not suffer any injuries. CHP is still at the scene. We will keep you informed with the latest details as they become available.
Continue ReadingAgentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza asignados a la Estación de Wellton unieron fuerzas con la Unidad de Búsqueda y Rescate de la Estación Aerea de la Infantería de Marina para rescatar a seis inmigrantes ilegales en apuros cerca de las Montañas Mohawk el martes alrededor de a las 7:12 a.m. Los agentes respondieron a un
Continue ReadingUna mujer de Arizona dice que le negaron su medicación porque dice que el farmaceutico que la atendió supuestamente negó la receta debido a sus creencias religiosas. Este es solo uno de muchos incidentes en los que a alguien se le negó el servicio debido a sus puntos de vista. A principios de este año,
Continue ReadingAgua de riego contaminada parece ser la fuente de un brote nacional de intoxicación alimentaria relacionado con la lechuga romana, dijeron el jueves funcionarios de salud. Alrededor de 200 personas se enfermaron en el brote de E. coli y cinco personas murieron. El brote, que comenzó en la primavera, ha terminado, dijeron los Centros para
Continue ReadingAn Arizona woman says she was denied her medication because she says the pharmacist who assisted her allegedly denied the prescription because of his religious beliefs. This is just one of many incidents in which someone was denied service due to their views. Earlier this year the Supreme Court ruled against a cake shop owner
Continue ReadingYuma Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellton Station and Special Operations Detachment joined forces with the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Search and Rescue Unit to rescue six illegal aliens in distress near the Mohawk Mountains on Tuesday at approximately 7:12 a.m. Agents responded to a call for assistance from six subjects and
Continue ReadingParents of new teen drivers should be aware of a new Arizona law that goes into effect Sunday. Beginning July 1, 2018, AAA Arizona said a new restriction will be in place for teen drivers who hold a Class G license. The law bans cell phone use behind the wheel for new drivers with a
Continue ReadingThe Yuma Police Department confirmed the actions of an officer that fatally shot a woman in Downtown Yuma in May were justified. YPD said the Yuma County Attorney’s office made the ruling Wednesday, determining the actions of Officer Van Horn were justified. According to the police report, officer Carpenter responded to a domestic disturbance call
Continue ReadingLocal authorities said some criminals might think by fleeing across the border they can escape justice. They are mistaken. Calexico Police Officer Oscar Ruiz said, “It happens a lot. And not only people who are around here in the downtown area, but a lot of people who commit a crime in general. We live in
Continue ReadingE l Servicio Medico Forense de Baja California reportó que en Mexicali, tan solo este mes ya van 15 muertos relacionados con las altas temperaturas, por lo que la Secretaría de Salud del Estado informó que estas se deben a la complicación de enfermedades a causa del calor, siendo Mexicali el lugar en donde más
Continue ReadingHere is a list of the Amberly’s Place Week in Paradise winners for 2018: Z Fun For everyone Tim Ricci Adventure DateSandra RuizWeekend GetawayKelly GladreyArizona Cardinals Sharon MerzSea WorldRosa GonzalesVegas GetawayLucia SalarazKnotts Berry FarmJacob SmilekDeep Sea ExcursionJumping Jack FlashDisneyland PackageJohn and Lynn Lizarraga Grand Prize HawaiiKaren Spencer
Continue ReadingPeople from all around the world have been visiting Salvation Mountain, a monument near the outskirts of Slab City, California, that highlights colorful messages of love and unity. According to Salvation Mountain caretaker, Ron Malinowski, the creator had one purpose in mind when he built the monument in 1984. “Leonard Knight,” Malinowski said. “That’s the
Continue ReadingA mother was arrested after police said she left her two-year-old child while she went shopping Thursday afternoon. El Centro police and fire crews said they responded around noon to a shopping area located at Bradshaw Ave. and Imperial Ave. Police found a small child in a vehicle and the vehicle was not running, was
Continue ReadingKYMA would like to address and take full accountability for the conduct taken by two of our reporters. We would also like to publicly apologize to the Yuma and Washington, DC offices of Customs and Border Protection. On Monday, two of our employees failed to properly identify themselves as KYMA employees while covering a story
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