Month: June 2020
Nascar: Bubba Wallace honors BLM movement with themed car
Nascar driver Bubba Wallace has unveiled a new paint job for his race car.
His number 43 car is now adorned with the hashtag “Black lives matter” across the side.
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Car flies off 16th Street ramp
A bizarre accident played out right before drivers’ eyes on Yuma’s 16th street Tuesday evening. They say saw a car fly off 16th Street near the highway on-ramp.
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YPD Lieutenant completes intensive command course
The Yuma Police Department is proud to announce of its officers recently completed an intensive command program to better serve his community.
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Veteran El Centro police officer returns home one final time in honorary procession
Police Officer Efren Coronel made a final trip home Monday after losing his battle with coronavirus at a San Diego hospital.
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Locals demand response from Gov. Ducey after false statement in press conference
Local residents who participated in the Black Lives Matter Movement March in Yuma last week are demanding an apology from the Arizona Governor after he announced one of the reasons for the state-wide curfew was due to incidents that occurred in Yuma.
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ECRMC hosts rare summer blood drive
High temperatures typically make summer blood drives few and far between. However, need his rising with the thermometer in the Imperial Valley, so El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) is getting creative to get the blood it needs.
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Hotel Del Sol could get new life as transportation hub
City of Yuma requesting grant to see possibilities for the Hotel Del Sol
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Local man buys people’s groceries to spread neighbourly love
Yuma man makes igniting acts of kindness his mission YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Standing outside of a local strip mall is a random stranger holding a sign reading “Love your neighbor.” Jim Beck is that man, spreading neighborly love is his mission. Beck saw stories showing people struggling on the news. So, he decided
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Former YUHSD teacher suing school district for disregarding victims of sexual abuse
In a lawsuit against YUHSD, Kellsey Jane accuses the school district of silencing sexual abuse victims. This comes as another district employee is arrested on sex charges involving a student.
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Increase in Yuma County coronavirus cases dips slightly after extended surge
New cases dip below 100 for first time in a week YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – For the first time in a week, new coronavirus cases in Yuma County dipped below the 100 mark. The Yuma County Public Health Department (YCPHD) reported 84 new cases of the illness Tuesday. That’s still many more than health
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YUHSD teacher faces judge on sex charges
David Hannah, the Yuma Unified High School District (YUHSD) teacher accused of luring a minor for sex , faced a judge Tuesday.
Continue Reading Recoveries outpace new coronavirus cases in Imperial County
New statistics also show decline in active cases EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – New numbers from the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) once again show more recoveries than active cases. Health officials did report 120 more new cases in the county Tuesday. However, they also confirmed 149 new recoveries. More good news, the
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Mixed reaction to Trump tweet from Republican Senators
Some Republican Senators are choosing to ignore a controversial presidential tweet.
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George Floyd laid to rest in Houston
Fifteen days after he died, George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston Tuesday.
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San Diego County reopens with safety modifications
San Diego County announces the reopening of campgrounds, aquariums, gyms, hotels, and bars starting this week.
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Chad Daybell arrested after human remains found at his property
Chad Daybell, 51, was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a felony charge of destruction or concealment of evidence Tuesday evening.
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Calexico Wellness Center will be offering COVID-19 testing
In a few weeks the Calexico Wellness Center will be opening their doors to the public for COVID testing.
Asymptomatic carriers still pose a threat to spread COVID-19
Asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus can still spread the potentially deadly virus, which is why the Yuma County Health Department wants everyone to take their recommendations seriously.
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Occupational therapist creates packet for special needs students
An occupational therapist creates a packet full of sensory learning activities to help local special needs elementary students.
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