IID hosts second annual Festival of Lights
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial Irrigation District is ready to light up the holiday season with its second annual Festival of Lights…
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Better Business Bureau: Fake celebrity endorsements
Celebrity impersonations are getting more sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and the Better Business Bureau is sharing…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Top 10 holiday scams to avoid
As the holiday season gets underway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing ten holiday scams to…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Government imposter scams and how to avoid them
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), government impostor scams consistently rank among the most reported types of fraud…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to check if a charity is real before giving
Rising costs, reduced funding from traditional fundraising events, and increased demand for services mean many organizations are relying on donors to…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Top five travel scams
For those who plan on traveling, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) shares five different travel scams as well as tips to avoid…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Tips for stress-free wedding planning
Many future brides and grooms attend bridal shows, where they can browse vendors to get one step closer to planning their special day. BBB encourages…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Don’t get scammed: Avoid fake calls during Medicare and Healthcare.gov enrollment
If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to “help” you…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to avoid fake invoice scams
Con artists send out fake invoices in hopes of tricking businesses into paying for services or products they never requested or…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: ‘Fraudulent activity has been detected on your account.’ Is this a scam?
Banks nationwide have reported these types of scam calls and text messages to their customers. In many cases, these alleged messages claim to be from…
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City of El Centro hosts third annual First Responders Wall Engraving ceremony
This year’s ceremony marks the largest group of honorees in observance of National First Responders…
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Newly detected pest found at Port of San Luis
The pest, identified as osbornellus salsus, is an insect that feeds on plants by sucking sap from grasses, trees, and…
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Pedal across Yuma County during the 9th Mayors’ International Bike Ride!
Join the City of Yuma and other municipalities across the Desert Southwest and Mexico as they come together for a family-friendly…
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California man charged in dating app murders
Rockim Prowell has been charged with murdering the two men in 2021 and 2023. He’s also charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he met a…
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Motorcyclist dead after crash on Avenue 7E
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Avenue 7E and Highway 95 Tuesday…
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CBP agent accused of sexual exploitation of a minor returns to court
31-year-old Ramon Marquez was informed he will be back in court on October 15 for a trial setting and change of plea…
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Yuma mother accused of murdering toddler returns to court
20-year-old Angelina Vasquez and her boyfriend, 23-year old Miguel Garcia are facing three felony charges, including first-degree…
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Chipotle partners with Zipline for aerial delivery
Customers will be able to place their order through the Zipline app and a drone will then deliver it to your…
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Colorado River water access faces uncertainty
The Colorado River is the lifeline of the southwest. However, after more than two decades of drought, water levels have dropped to historic lows, and…
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Powerball jackpot up to $750 million, becoming 10th largest grand prize ever
Powerball is offering its 10th largest jackpot ever as the grand prize now sits at $750 million after Saturday night’s drawing saw no tickets match…
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