February 2020

Meadows Union students learn the importance of friendship in “No One Eats Alone” event

February 14, 2020 5:43 PM Billy Khang

Meadows Union Elementary is one of the many schools nationwide joining in the movement known as “No One Eats Alone.”

Ponle el nombre de tu ex a una cucaracha y mira cómo un animal se la come el Día de San Valentín

February 14, 2020 5:31 PM CNN

(CNN) – ¿Te está fastidiando el recuerdo de tu ex? El zoológico de San Antonio tiene una solución… Por solo 5 dólares, el personal del zoológico le pondrá el nombre de tu expareja a una cucaracha y, además, se la dará como alimento a un animal durante su evento “Cry Me a Cockroach” (“Llórame una

Investigan asesinato del periodista Lourenço “Leo” Veras en Paraguay

February 14, 2020 4:40 PM CNN

(CNN Español) – Autoridades en Paraguay investigan el homicidio del periodista Lourenço “Leo” Veras ocurrido el miércoles en su casa en la ciudad de Pedro Juan Caballero, fronteriza con el estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, en Brasil. Veras era el director de Comunicación del portal brasileño Porã News. El Ministerio Público de Paraguay precisó este

China reports another sharp rise in Coronavirus cases

February 14, 2020 4:16 PM Lisa Sturgis

Officials in China are now expanding the round-up of people who may be infected with the coronavirus, with doctors now including cases of those whose lab results have yet to be confirmed.

President Trump touts border wall during meeting with Border Patrol union

February 14, 2020 3:52 PM Lisa Sturgis

President Donald Trump welcomed members of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) to the White House just one day after he re-declared a border emergency and announced the diversion of $3.8 billion in military spending to construction of a border wall.

DNC, Iowa Democrats point fingers as contract for caucus app revealed

February 14, 2020 3:27 PM CNN

The contract between the Iowa Democratic Party and the company tasked with designing the app that sits at the center of the caucus meltdown on the opening night of the presidential nominating process underscores how deeply involved the Democratic National Committee was in ensuring the online tool was secure. The app eventually failed on February

He’s been gone for eight years, but he still gets his wife flowers every Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 3:23 PM CNN

A Kentucky man passed away in 2012, but before he did, he made sure that his wife would always know just how much he loved her. For over eight years, Rich Cox has had a flower arrangement delivered to his wife for her birthday and Valentine’s Day, which are a day apart. When Tracey got

Warren Buffett adds Kroger to his investing shopping cart

February 14, 2020 3:08 PM CNN

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake in Kroger after the closing bell Friday. Shares of the nation’s largest supermarket surged 6% on the news. Berkshire Hathaway bought nearly 19 million shares in Kroger during the fourth quarter, a purchase that makes Berkshire one of the 10 largest holders of the company’s stock. The

Clear skies and warming trend forecast for the weekend

February 14, 2020 2:43 PM Gabriel Salazar

Dry conditions will continue through at least the weekend and likely through much of next week.

Therapy dog Sully provides comfort for victims of crimes in Missouri

February 14, 2020 2:38 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, MO (KMOV ) — It can be very hard for victims of abuse to talk in a courtroom about their ordeal. One furry staff member at the St. Charles County Prosecutor’s Office is making it a little easier. Sully is a golden retriever who works at

Fitness Friday: The Sprint 8 Protocol

February 14, 2020 2:36 PM Gabriel Salazar

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Local prosthetics company changes man’s life in Russia

February 14, 2020 2:10 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — A local orthotics and prosthetics company is having an impact, not only here, but in a far off land with a very special 21-year-old who exhibits the very essence of the human spirit and the will to overcome anything. KTBS recently met Pavel Trofimov

Calexico businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 1:53 PM Sumiko Keil

Businesses in downtown Calexico expect an increase in sales on Valentine’s Day.

Wave of Russian immigrants seeking asylum arrive in Mexicali

February 14, 2020 1:44 PM Alexandra Rangel

MEXICALI, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Shelters in Mexicali are starting to see a new wave of immigrants come in from an unexpected place — Russia. One shelter that helps asylum seekers says it’s housing at least 50 Russian immigrants. And it says, more are on their way. One immigrant tells us leaving his homeland wasn’t easy,

Oficiales de la salubridad del Condado de Imperial informan cuatro muertes adicionales por gripe

February 14, 2020 1:21 PM Sumiko Keil, Jackie Lopez

Funcionarios de salud dicen que cuatro personas fallecieron recientemente debido a complicaciones debido a la gripe.

Local family-owned flower shop spread loves on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 1:12 PM Carmen Valencia

As thousands of people prepare to celebrate love, friendship, and happiness the work that goes behind prepping the roses, lily’s, and cute balloons take several weeks.

Ventas San Valentin Calexico

February 14, 2020 1:08 PM Nassieli Pizano

Con la celebración del día del amor y la amistad se reactivan las ventas en el centro de Calexico.

Lakers announce ticket availability for Celebration of Life

February 14, 2020 12:43 PM Ernesto Romero

LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) – The Los Angeles Lakers have announced ticket and credential information for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s Celebration of Life. Proceeds from the tickets sales will benefit the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. WHAT: Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant WHEN: February 24, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. WHERE: STAPLES CENTER