September 2023

Unemployment rates increase in Yuma

September 27, 2023 11:13 AM Valeria Rodriguez

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since March 2023, the unemployment rate has gone up in Yuma.

IID to celebrate Public Power Week in October

September 27, 2023 11:10 AM Faith Rodriquez

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is celebrating Public Power Week in early October and will provide information about its residential programs and have giveaway items and snacks for walk-in customers at its customer service centers.

Imperial Valley family getting help from Burn Institute

September 27, 2023 11:03 AM Karina Bazarte

One non-profit organization is making a difference by empowering and supporting burn survivors in the Imperial Valley and San Diego.

Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns

September 27, 2023 10:15 AM The Associated Press

Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.

US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

September 27, 2023 10:10 AM The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen.

Attempted murder suspect sentenced to 90 days

September 27, 2023 10:04 AM Jalen Fong

47-year-old Abelardo Valenzuela Conde was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting 33-year-old Joshua Arellano in the face back in March 2022.

Cibola victorious on the golf course and swimming pool

September 26, 2023 11:32 PM Chas Messman

Cibola takes top spot in golf match and a swim meet on Tuesday. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Cibola, Yuma, and Somerton faced of at Yuma Golf & Country on Tuesday. Cibola took the top spot in both the boys and girls match. Yuma, Parson Sievert finished with the best individual score with 44. Cibola’s

Yuma Catholic girls volleyball dominant at home against Kingman

September 26, 2023 10:45 PM Chas Messman

Despite tough start, the Lady Shamrocks are back to winning ways with a sweep over Kingman.

Home Grown: Winter vegetable season underway

September 26, 2023 6:58 PM Samantha Byrd

In Tuesday’s homegrown report, Yuma County’s famous winter vegetable season is back.

Choque cerca de Somerton deja a hombre herido

September 26, 2023 6:12 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Hombre resulta grave en choque cerca de Somerton

Ya esta listo el Palenque de las Fiestas del Sol

September 26, 2023 6:01 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Ya esta listo el Palenque de las Fiestas del Sol

Domestic Violence Awareness Conference in San Luis on Friday

September 26, 2023 6:01 PM Faith Rodriquez

Miss San Luis 2023 Melany Enriquez will be hosting the Domestic Violence Awareness Conference: Breaking the Chains which will be on Friday, September 29.

YumaCon returns in October with special guests and attractions

September 26, 2023 5:53 PM Faith Rodriquez

YumaCon will be running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 at the Yuma Civic Center located at 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive.

The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

September 26, 2023 5:45 PM The Associated Press

Leaders of the screenwriters union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing Hollywood at least partly back from a historic halt in production.