August 2023

Pet Talk: Meet Anna

August 15, 2023 9:42 AM Melissa Zaremba

Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Anna is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Anna.⤵

Suspect in Vanessa Guillen’s murder sentenced to 30 years

August 15, 2023 7:51 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Jacqueline Aguilar

Cecily Aguilar has admitted to helping her boyfriend, Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, dismember and dispose of Guillen’s body in the woods near Fort Hood. Robinson died by suicide when Guillen’s remains were found.

Little League World Series underway in Pennsylvania

August 15, 2023 7:46 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

First pitch of the 76th Little League World Series will be Wednesday with the champion crowned on August 27.

California schools deal with chronic absenteeism

August 15, 2023 7:31 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

School’s back in session, but not every student is showing up. That’s why Child Welfare Attendance Department officers have been making home visits to help deal with chronic absenteeism.

California woman donates to family living in Maui

August 15, 2023 7:12 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

“I figured, what could West Sac do for Maui and let me just get the word out there?” Christina Ramirez asked.

San Francisco store owner issues letter to city offcials, asking them to do something

August 15, 2023 6:45 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Gump’s Department Store has been in San Francisco for more than 160 years, but this Christmas could be its last.

Lahaina wildfire survivor speaks about her harrowing experience

August 15, 2023 6:35 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Annelise Cochran says it was the sound of dozens of personal home smoke alarms going off that alerted her to the intense flames headed toward her Lahaina apartment.

While a criminal case against a Tesla driver ends, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure

August 15, 2023 6:01 AM AP News

A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver in Los Angeles County will end on Tuesday, the final step of a case believed to be the first time in the U.S. prosecutors brought felony charges against a motorist who was using a partially automated driving system.

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

August 15, 2023 5:57 AM AP News

In big-time sports, there’s no getting around regular flying. Major League Baseball players might crisscross the country several times in a single week.

Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here’s what to expect

August 15, 2023 5:53 AM AP News

Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though long-term challenges remain.

NBC 11 Sportscast with Chas Messman: Kofa Kings football preview and AWC Women’s Soccer ranked 10th

August 14, 2023 11:20 PM Chas Messman

The KYMA prep football previews continue with Kofa and the expectations are high for AWC women’s soccer this season. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)- The KYMA prep football previews continue tonight with the Kofa Kings, who snapped their 39 game losing streak last season. Find out how the Kings will look to take steps forward in

Prep Football preview: Kofa Kings

August 14, 2023 10:56 PM Chas Messman

The Kofa Kings are looking to build off of their first win since 2017 and establish a winning culture in 2023. YUMA, Ariz (KYMA, KECY) – Last season the Kofa Kings ended their 39 game losing streak with a thrilling 32-29 road win at Alhambra. This year, with a coaching staff fully intrenched for the

CBS 13 SPORTS: A look ahead to the 2023 Kofa Kings football team, and who’s next up in previews

August 14, 2023 10:50 PM Luis Lopez

We give you a preview of the Kofa Kings football squad as they look for a win in consecutive seasons, and who’s next in our previews, all in Monday’s sportscast

Imperial County Sheriff’s Office announces Tobacco Education and Prevention Unit

August 14, 2023 6:57 PM Vanessa Gongora

Funding for this program will allow the ICSO to provide education, prevention and community outreach regarding the dangers and effects of tobacco.

“Travel Forward” is the theme for 2023 Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade

August 14, 2023 6:37 PM Vanessa Gongora

The parade will be on December 9 at 6:00 p.m.

Yuma police seize almost 200K fentanyl pills and 74 grams of methamphetamine

August 14, 2023 5:16 PM Faith Rodriquez, Jacqueline Aguilar

Yuma police officers seized 193,000 fentanyl pills and 74 grams of Methamphetamine after arresting a man and a woman.

Firehouse Subs gives back to local first responders

August 14, 2023 5:09 PM Samantha Byrd

Yuma’s Firehouse Subs was asking for water donations in exchange for a free sub sandwich for the “H2O for Heroes” event. The occasion brought in close to 1,200 water bottles for local first responders.

Excessive heat returns Wednesday as rain chances climb by the end of this week

August 14, 2023 3:46 PM Melissa Zaremba

Temperatures will be on the rise bringing Excessive Heat back on Wednesday and Thursday. A surge of monsoonal moisture will bring cooler temperatures and greatest chances for rain later this week.