Local Politics Archives

New Calexico mayor receives controversy over social media

March 6, 2023 12:57 PM Karina Bazarte

The new mayor of Calexico has received negative and positive comments on social media for identifying as transgender.

USDA officials meet with IID leaders

March 2, 2023 11:13 PM Jalen Fong

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The USDA undersecretary Robert Bonnie privately met with IID leaders in El Centro. During the meeting, Bonnie and the IID discussed the western water policy and irrigation assistance to Southeastern California farmers and ranchers. The meeting also touched on a few underserved customers and why they are in need of assistance.

Suggestions wanted on community spending priorities for potential Lithium Valley tax revenues

March 1, 2023 2:18 PM Faith Rodriquez

The public is welcome to give suggestions and ideas about community spending priorities for potential Lithium Valley tax revenues.

Imperial County officials meet with Schwarzenegger Institute

March 1, 2023 9:56 AM Jalen Fong

Last Friday, Imperial County officials met with the Schwarzenegger Institute in Santa Monica to discuss the possibilities of Lithium Valley.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visits Yuma County

February 27, 2023 9:41 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has arrived in Yuma ahead of a luncheon hosted by Mayor Doug Nicholls.

Mayor Nicholls to host luncheon, Gov. Hobbs and Yuma officials to attend

February 26, 2023 12:02 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Adelmi Ruiz

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls will host a luncheon with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs as the guest of honor.

Presidential candidate Anthony Hudson visits Yuma

February 24, 2023 2:27 PM Adam Klepp

It’s always election season, as a long-shot presidential candidate is currently visiting Yuma.

House Judiciary Committee brings border hearing to Yuma City Hall

February 23, 2023 9:54 AM Adam Klepp, Vanessa Gongora

Yuma is taking center stage in the national immigration discussion Thursday.

Democrats react to GOP border hearing

February 23, 2023 9:25 AM Samantha Byrd

Representative Raúl Grijalva visited the Regional Center for Border Health, Somerton High School and Somerton City Hall saying he plans to go back to D.C. and present realistic solutions to the border crisis.

Yuma set to host congressional border hearing

February 22, 2023 1:48 PM Adam Klepp

“It’s a fact-finding mission, to find out what the challenges are specifically and how to address them,” County Supervisor Jonathan Lines said.

Brawley City Council approves letter requesting fentanyl be declared a public health crisis

February 22, 2023 1:50 PM Dillon Fuhrman

During a city council meeting, the Brawley City Council unanimously approved a letter to declare illicit fentanyl a public health crisis.

Imperial County officials and Schwarzenegger Institute discuss Lithium Valley

February 22, 2023 11:18 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The meeting occurred on February 17, and the discussion touched on bringing new investments and job growth for Imperial County and the state of California.

Migrants seek economic opportunity and safety in the United States

February 20, 2023 9:55 AM Adam Klepp

Over 100 migrants illegally crossed the border early Sunday morning, but then gave themselves up to Border Patrol.

Lawmakers speak on Governor Hobbs’ budget veto

February 17, 2023 4:50 PM Vanessa Gongora

Tim Dunn, an Arizona Republican lawmaker from Yuma says he doesn’t agree with Governor Katie Hobbs rejection of the legislature’s budget proposal.

Imperial County citizens write open letter to Governor Newsom

February 17, 2023 1:46 PM Jacqueline Aguilar, Jalen Fong

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – An open letter was sent out to California Governor Gavin Newsom from concerned citizens of Imperial County. The letter raises awareness of the current problems the Imperial County is facing. Those include the struggles with healthcare with the closing of the maternity ward in El Centro. It also highlighted

U.S. exploring “expediated removal” to Mexico

February 17, 2023 1:14 PM Jalen Fong

YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – The Biden Administration is considering an unprecedented step to help stem the flow of migrants entering the U.S. from the southern border. Under this proposed policy, many non-Mexican migrants would be deported to Mexico. That’s according to two homeland security officials. But with Title 42 potentially expiring soon, officials are

1400+border crossers charged with alleged human smuggling

February 17, 2023 1:02 PM Jacqueline Aguilar, Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office says almost 1,500 were criminally charged for entering or re-entering our country. The numbers are from the Yuma and Tucson sectors from October to December of last year. The Attorney’s Office says it also filed 26 cases against alleged human smugglers in Arizona. They say three

Sharp decline in migrant crossings in Yuma sector

February 17, 2023 12:49 PM Jalen Fong, Jacqueline Aguilar

YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – Customs and Border Protection released apprehension numbers for January. It’s confirmed what we’ve been seeing and reporting along the border, a sharp drop in migrant crossings. In January, just over 10,000 migrants were apprehended in Yuma, around a 66% decrease from December, when over 30,000 migrants crossed locally. Numbers were

House Judiciary Committee will hold hearing on border crisis in Yuma

February 17, 2023 11:29 AM Faith Rodriquez

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “The Biden Border Crisis: Part II,” in Yuma.

Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting highlights

February 17, 2023 12:47 PM Faith Rodriquez

Important local topics that were discussed at the Board of Supervisors meeting include solar development, tax proposed proposition, health care options for incarcerated persons, and funding for projects.

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