Border Patrol shoots Russian national
A U.S. Border Patrol agent has shot and injured a Russian national suspected of crossing the border illegally into Arizona.
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Invitan a evento a favor de los animales
Sherrell Judish es dueña de 3 perros y un gato , ella dice que siempre ha amado a los animales , por ello estuvo en la mesa de la organización “The Humane Society” por más de una decada y ahora sigue apoyando a los animales del condado por medio de su grupo llamado “Dollars for
Continue ReadingAlbergues migrantes recibirn apoyo
El gobierno federal suspendió el proyecto de construcción de un mega albergue migrante en Mexicali y apoyará llegará a los albergues que ya operan . Esta semana autoridades del gobierno federal se reunieron con directores de los albergues migrantes en Mexicali donde se comprometieron en otorgar apoyos en especies como será el pago de energía
Continue ReadingPilot program could give IC Sheriff’s Office edge to solving crimes
It’s called Rapid DNA. A new pilot program that the Imperial County Sheriff’s office hopes to implement in their investigations. Lt. Jimmy Duran, of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office said, ” If we find a weapon involved in a homicide and we’re able to retrieve DNA from that and then we have a suspect and
Continue ReadingPhoenix-area solar cooperative boosts battery storage
The future of solar power is looking bright in the Phoenix area. One of the city’s utility cooperatives now has plans to boost its solar battery storage. That means it can boost the number of homes it powers with sunlight. Salt River Project ( SRP ) announced Friday it plans to build a new megawatt
Continue ReadingHMHD annual health fair in Calexico
The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District ( HMHD ), is encouraging the community to live a healthy lifestyle. The health district held its 3rd Annual Health Fair at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center in Calexico . Over twenty agencies gathered at the center to educate the community on their services. Agencies like Ventania de Salud
Continue ReadingYUHSD students undergo CSI training
Students in the Law and Public Safety Program in the Yuma Union High School District ( YUHSD ) participated in a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) training on Friday, November 15, at Yuma High School. Yuma High, Cibola , Kofa and San Luis students received extensive training in topics ranging from proper evidence tagging, to taking
Continue ReadingLost dog found after 2 years
For most their pet is more than just a pet; they’re a member of the family. So, when Airmen Elizabeth Starnegg received word that her husky ” Sokka ” ran away from a dog sitter in Yuma, Starnegg was devastated. But, the story was far from over it seemed that Sokka was found by a
Continue Reading23 states join California in greenhouse gas lawsuit
More than 20 states have joined California in its battle to maintain control over greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards. On Friday, 23 states and two cities joined California in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Federal law usually sets vehicle pollution specifications. However, California’s been imposing tougher rules since the 1970’s
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YUHSD students undergo CSI training
YUHSD Law and Public Safety Program students and program organizers Valuable career training offered by district YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Students in the Law and Public safety program in the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) participated in a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) training on Friday, November 15, at Yuma High School. Yuma High, Cibola, Kofa and San Luis
Continue ReadingEl Centro Border Patrol October highlights
Border patrol agents in the El Centro Sector ( ECBP ) have released their highlights for the first month of the fiscal year 2020. ECPB saw a decrease in apprehensions compared to September. In October, agents apprehended 2,070 people compared to 2,466– a 16 percent decrease. Agents also saw a 41 percent decrease in unaccompanied
Continue ReadingAg Alert: FDA announces efforts to find outbreak sources
Ag Alert; Food and Drug Administration announced that they will test romaine lettuce for pathogens. This, after four outbreaks in a two-year period were linked to possible E. Coli contaminated romaine. The FDA is turning to microbial testing in an effort to see what’s causing the outbreaks. The FDA announced that it is currently collecting
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El Centro Border Patrol October highlights
Nationwide decrease in apprehensions EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – Border patrol agents in the El Centro Sector (ECBP) have released their highlights for the first month of the fiscal year 2020. ECPB saw a decrease in apprehensions compared to September. In October, agents apprehended 2,070 people compared to 2,466– a 16 percent decrease. Agents also saw a 41
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Arizona and California unemployment rates drop in October
Both Arizona and California saw drops in unemployment in October, with California’s rate falling to a record-low for the second month in a row.
Continue ReadingArizona and California unemployment rates drop in October
Both Arizona and California saw drops in unemployment in October, with California’s rate falling to a record-low for the second month in a row. The California Employment Development Department says it added 23,000 non-farm payroll jobs for October, causing California’s record fell to a record-low of 3.9 percent. The previous record was 4 percent in
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol shoots Russian national
A U.S. Border Patrol agent has shot and injured a Russian national suspected of crossing the border illegally into Arizona. Agents say they tried to take the man into custody Thursday just east of Lukeville . That’s about 300-miles southeast of Yuma. They say the man resisted arrest, a fight followed, and an agent ultimately
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Ag Alert: FDA, taking steps to track outbreaks
FDA is taking proactive approach to find sources of possible outbreaks.
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Preserving national historic landmarks for next generation
New campaign announced this morning YUMA, Ariz. – Four of Yuma’s national historic sites are eroding, but you can help fix them. “It’s all for the next generation,” said Lowell Perry Jr., the executive director of Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. “It’s important that they’re able to see, to touch, to experience first hand what the history,
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Invitan a evento a favor de los animales
YUMA, Ariz (KYMA) – Sherrell Judish es dueña de 3 perros y un gato, ella dice que siempre ha amado a los animales, por ello estuvo en la mesa de la organización “The Humane Society” por más de una década y ahora sigue apoyando a los animales del condado por medio de su grupo llamado
Continue ReadingResidents react to school shooting in California
Yesterday’s Santa Clarita school shooting that killed two students and wounded three others was marked as the 366th mass shooting in the country this year. Residents in Yuma are mourning the pain with our neighbors in California. Many of them saying they are in fear. said Irma Guadalupe, a Yuma Resident. ” Look at how
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