People around the world marching in solidarity with U.S. protesters
For more than a week, protests over the death of George Floyd have been dotting the country from coast to coast.
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Early June excessive heat
A strong ridge of high pressure in the interior West is the source of the excessive heat that will last into Thursday night.
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YUHSD athletic programs to reopen June 15 for limited activity
This comes after a nearly three-month shutdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. YUHSD says this reopening is in accordance with Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) guidelines for “phase one” of reopening.
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Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans
Former defense secretary James Mattis is denouncing President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests and says his former boss is setting up a “false conflict” between the military and civilian society.
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Undercover detectives bust Phoenix man for child sex trafficking
In May, Salmon allegedly communicated with undercover detectives with the Chandler police Department posing as a 14-year-old girl on a social media website.
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Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
The Democratic governor will direct the statue to be moved off its massive pedestal and put into storage while his administration seeks input on a new location, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak before the governor’s announcement.
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Looters steal 70 cars from dealership valued at 2.7 million
Video posted to social media shows looters driving brand new cars off the lot, reports KRON news.
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Yuma County cases increase by 111 in one day
New statistics show the number of hospitalizations growing by 10 in one day, now at 83.
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Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death
The most serious charge was filed against Derek Chauvin, who was caught on video pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck and now must defend himself against an accusation of second-degree murder. The three other officers at the scene — Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao — were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. All four were fired last week.
Continue Reading Imperial County coronavirus cases surpass 2000
So far 986 people have recovered, compared to 1,010 active cases. The county also recently reached over 12,600 total tests conducted.
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Imperial County sends reopen request to Governor Newsom
The Board says this approval would allow the ability to decide if they can reopen businesses closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in a safe manner fitting with the county’s situation.
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Desert Oasis High School proudly presents its Class of 2020
Congratulations to Desert Oasis High School’s Class of 2020
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IV Food Bank sees influx of families during pandemic
Imperial Valley food bank still experiencing an influx of families in need.
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Making A Difference: Kids put stay-at-home order to good use
For the Patane family, competition is just a way of life. So, when officials called for a quarantine and closed schools, Lucky and Sebi decided they would do their conditioning at home.
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COVID-19 YRMC Update
The Yuma Regional Medical Center provides a COVID-19 update.
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Brawley seniors take traditional walk
Brawley Union High School seniors carried out a time-honored tradition in spite of the constraints of coronavirus.
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Uber, Lyft, Doordash to suspend operations in some U.S. cities with curfews
(KYMA, KECY) – In order to comply with local curfew orders, food delivery platform DoorDash and ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber are temporarily suspending service in some cities across the US, CNBC reported.
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$11.28 Million to support public safety COVID-19 efforts in Yuma
As COVID-19 continues to impact every city economically, local and state leaders scramble to look for help.
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Smugglers in Mexicali continue to use ladders to climb border wall
The ladder was placed on the fence between A and B streets on the Mexican side, at the height of Paseo De Su Alteza on the Calexico side.
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Identifican al hombre asesinado en tiroteo de Yuma
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma (YCSO) identifica al hombre que fue asesinado en un triple tiroteo el lunes.
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