August 2023

New carpets installed at Arizona Desert Elementary School

August 18, 2023 3:20 PM Faith Rodriquez

Gadsden Elementary School District #32 announced the installation of new carpet at Arizona Desert Elementary School.

Sandbags available for Yuma and Imperial County

August 18, 2023 1:40 PM Faith Rodriquez

As Hurricane Hilary approaches the Baja Peninsula this upcoming weekend, both Yuma County and Imperial County have available sandbags for residents.

MCAS Yuma alerts community of increased noise levels for Friday afternoon

August 18, 2023 12:50 PM Faith Rodriquez

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma said they have military training on Friday afternoon which will result in an increased level of noise between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

El Centro prepares for Hurricane Hilary by giving away sandbags

August 18, 2023 12:00 PM Jailene Aguilera

City staff are working together as they are preparing for the Hurricane storm that is expected to hit Imperial County this weekend.

Calexico prepares for Hurricane Hilary

August 18, 2023 12:00 PM Karina Bazarte

The City of Calexico is preparing for the potential arrival of Hurricane Hilary.

In Hawaii, concerns over ‘climate gentrification’ rise after devastating Maui fires

August 18, 2023 10:16 AM The Associated Press

With respect to Maui, Contreras said there are many reasons to be concerned about climate gentrification, given the island’s natural beauty, history of development, high tourism demand and opportunity to build new hotels.

Officials identify IRS agent who was fatally shot during training exercise at Phoenix firing range

August 18, 2023 9:59 AM The Associated Press, Vanessa Gongora

An Internal Revenue Service agent who was shot and killed during a routine training exercise in Phoenix was identified by the agency Friday.

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

August 18, 2023 9:52 AM The Associated Press

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years, causing “significant and rare impacts” including extensive flooding.

Yuma County preparing for Hurricane Hilary

August 18, 2023 9:17 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Hurricane Hilary is making its way to the Baja Peninsula which will lead to Imperial and Yuma County to experience heavy rain.

Prep Football Previews: San Pasqual Warriors

August 17, 2023 11:34 PM Luis Lopez

The Warriors are under new leadership this season, and players are already noticing a difference with the squad.

Imperial beats Holtville in a five set thriller

August 17, 2023 10:54 PM Chas Messman

The Imperial Tigers took down the Holtville Lady Vikings on the volleyball court tonight 3-2. HOLTVILLE, Calif (KYMA, KECY) – Georgia Gomez had 15 kills to lead the Imperial Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Holtville Lady Vikings. Imperial took the first two sets, but Holtville battled back to force a fifth set. In

Storm preps are recommended for the desert southwest

August 17, 2023 8:32 PM Chennell Ramos

Storm preps are being strongly recommended for the desert southwest.

San Luis commuters experiencing delays at port of entry

August 17, 2023 5:56 PM Samantha Byrd

San Luis Port of Entry construction is well underway and the busy season is right around the corner.

Yuma County Public Works offering free sandbags to residents

August 17, 2023 4:16 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Yuma County Department of Public Works is offering free sandbags to residents to prepare for potential rainfall from Hurricane Hilary.

Second suspect arrested in double murder

August 17, 2023 4:05 PM Karina Bazarte

A woman arrested in connection with the double murder of a couple in Brawley is out on bail.

WEATHER ALERT: Big storm on the way, Hurricane Hilary expected to bring weekend rain

August 17, 2023 3:46 PM Melissa Zaremba

Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying and is expected to bring significantly widespread rainfall and flooding to the southwest. Severe Weather Alert is expected Saturday-Monday for this significant rain event.

Yuma woman arrested for shooting on Interstate 8

August 17, 2023 3:29 PM Karina Bazarte

A Yuma woman was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a road rage shooting on Interstate 8 that sent one man to the hospital.

City of Yuma providing self-serve sandbag filling station

August 17, 2023 2:55 PM Faith Rodriquez

The City of Yuma said it will provide residents with a self-serve sandbag filling station in the east parking lot of the Yuma Civic Center located at 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive.