March 2020

Paying it forward

March 12, 2020 6:22 PM Joe Teposte, Brandon Mejia

Bucky Peterson’s act of kindness helps Yuma family YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Bucky Peterson recently purchased a used 1997 Mustang GT convertible. But, when he got home he got buyer’s remorse and found that he really didn’t need another car. The next morning Bucky decided that he wanted to donate the car to someone

Crossroads Mission works to combat the spread of coronavirus

March 12, 2020 6:13 PM Ciara Encinas

With the coronavirus spreading in the United States, the Crossroads Mission is making sure it is taking every precaution necessary to combat the spread of the virus.

Arizona to receive $12-million in funding for coronavirus response

March 12, 2020 5:51 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced Thursday the state will receive $12.4-million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to supports its response to the coronavirus outbreak.

MCAS Yuma 2020 Airshow canceled over coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 5:38 PM Aziza Shuler

UPDATE: MCAS Yuma confirms the 2020 Airshow is now canceled for everyone.

IC health department says coronavirus patients did not expose virus to community

March 12, 2020 4:56 PM Alexandra Rangel

Coronavirus is now a reality in Imperial County with two confirmed case, but Imperial County Health officials are saying not to panic because the patients did not expose the virus to the community.

AWC to shift to online classes

March 12, 2020 4:23 PM Lisa Sturgis

Arizona Western College (AWC) announced Thursday it will cancel classes on Monday and Tuesday of next week, then transition into online courses. wherever possible, starting Wednesday, March 18.

Village Jazz Series Cancelled due to Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 4:05 PM Jasmine Arenas

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the 13 On Your Side’s Village Jazz Series will be cancelled for the remainder of the year.

Crossroads Mission inicia protocolo para prevenir coronavirus

March 12, 2020 4:00 PM Jackie Lopez

A como se confirman cada vez más casos de coronavirus en Arizona, lugares públicos tanto como albergues están tomando medidas de sanidad. Crossroads Mission ya inició un protocolo para prevenir la propagación del virus.

Coronavirus impacts every facet of American life

March 12, 2020 3:55 PM Lisa Sturgis

It may seem like a scene from a science fiction movie, but the danger from coronavirus is very real.

Coronavirus spreads to almost every state

March 12, 2020 3:24 PM Lisa Sturgis

The U.S. State Department is now urging all U.S. citizens to reconsider traveling abroad, while the Trump administration focuses on containing the virus here at home.

YUHSD suspends all extracurricular activities due to coronavirus

March 12, 2020 2:58 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced Thursday afternoon it is suspending all extracurricular activities until further notice beginning Friday, March 13.

Clear skies expected after severe thunderstorms forecast tonight

March 12, 2020 2:38 PM Gabriel Salazar

After a round of severe thunderstorms are forecast for tonight, clear skies are expected into the weekend.

Disneyland in Anaheim to close parks starting Friday due to Coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 1:52 PM Christian Galeno

Disneyland has announced that it will be closing its flagship California theme parks due to Coronavirus concerns.

Patient in San Luis meets Coronavirus screening criteria; results pending

March 12, 2020 1:42 PM KYMA News Team, Arianna Shell

Sunset Health Clinics in San Luis said that it had a patient that met screening criteria consistent with viral respiratory infection, including the Coronavirus Wednesday.

San Diego marine tests positive for Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 1:28 PM Gabriel Salazar

A Marine at MCAS Miramar has tested positive for coronavirus.

Controlado los 2 casos de coronavirus en El Centro

March 12, 2020 1:25 PM Nassieli Pizano

Autoridades del departamento de salud y del Condado del Valle Imperial confirmaron dos casos positivos a COVID-19 conocido como coronavirus que están siendo atendido en el hospital Centro Medico Regional de la ciudad de El Centro .