October 2023

YPD to host DEA National Take Back event

October 19, 2023 2:39 PM Faith Rodriquez

The community can bring in their unused and unwanted pills for proper disposal to the Yuma Police Department located at 1500 S. 1st Ave on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch open for the season

October 19, 2023 1:00 PM Miriam Ordonez

Champion Church is holding its 18th annual pumpkin patch this season.

Suman los hallazgos de restos humanos en Mexicali

October 19, 2023 12:33 PM Nassieli Pizano

Debido a que se han intensificado los operativos de búsquedas de colectivos de personas desparecidas, se continúa sumando los hallazgo en puntos despoblados en el Valle de Mexicali.

YPD hosts first annual Walk Against Domestic Violence

October 19, 2023 11:53 AM Valeria Rodriguez

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) partnered up with Amberly’s Place to host the very first walk against domestic violence.

Man dies at Calexico Port of Entry

October 19, 2023 11:50 AM Karina Bazarte

Calexico police say a man died while waiting to cross the border to get medical services in the U.S.

Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch regresa para el otoño

October 19, 2023 11:46 AM Miriam Ordonez

El huerto de calabazas de la familia Yuma está de regreso en la iglesia Champion.

Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona

October 19, 2023 11:04 AM The Associated Press

The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida, which saw their tallies of ex-Californians grow, according to new state-to-state migration figures released Thursday.

No gun, no car, no living witnesses against man charged in Tupac Shakur killing, defense lawyer says

October 19, 2023 11:00 AM The Associated Press, Vanessa Gongora

A lawyer speaking for the former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 said Thursday he sees “obvious defenses” in the murder case in Las Vegas.

Netflix raises its subscription prices

October 19, 2023 10:29 AM NBC News

Netflix says it is raising prices on some of its tiers. This after announcing it added 8.76 million users during the last quarter.

Sidney Powell pleads guilty in case over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss and gets probation

October 19, 2023 10:22 AM The Associated Press

Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.

Rite Aid lays out plan to close 154 stores initially as it seeks bankruptcy protection

October 19, 2023 9:55 AM The Associated Press

Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

Cross Country District Championships

October 18, 2023 11:29 PM Chas Messman

Isaiah Lazaro and Lillian Kamm take home the 2023 cross country district championships.

Wexner Foundation pulls millions from Harvard over students supporting attacks on Israel

October 18, 2023 7:38 PM Jessica McClain, CBS News

WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – The latest big blow to Harvard University, comes as billionaire donors who pumped massive funds into the Ivy League school, are withdrawing support after the University’s President, Claudine Gay, refused to take action against students supporting the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The Wexner Foundation operated by former Victoria’s Secret

Tears of relief as Secretary of State, Blinken visits Israel donation center

October 18, 2023 7:20 PM Jessica McClain, CBS News

WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – Hundreds greeted Secretary of State, Antony Blinken with tears and applause, in grief and gratitude. Blinken made a visit to a donation center in Tel Aviv and had the the opportunity to hear first hand, some of the stories and heroism from locals. During a tour at the donation center, one

Hamas terrorist attack largest massacre since Holocaust

October 18, 2023 7:08 PM Jessica McClain, CBS News

WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – Hamas terrorists invaded Israel killing over 2,600 people in an act of war. Communities near the Gaza border were infiltrated by ruthless terrorists. The level of brutality and violence towards families, babies and elderly is unspeakable. An 85-year-old Holocaust survivor was kidnapped, hundreds of people viciously murdered, countless women raped,

Retired Yuma nurse to open hospice care house for low income locals

October 18, 2023 6:20 PM Samantha Byrd

A retired nurse in Yuma is opening a house for locals who cannot afford hospice care at the end of life.

Four Kofa students elected to SkillsUSA Region One Officer Team

October 18, 2023 5:55 PM Eduardo Morales

Students from Kofa High School were recently elected to four of the seven officer positions for SkillsUSA Region One.

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation to host community engagement sessions

October 18, 2023 5:06 PM Faith Rodriquez

The City of Yuma said residents are invited to attend community engagement sessions that will be held to help guide the formation of the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Trails (PART) Master Plan.