Democrats react to GOP border hearing
Representative Raúl Grijalva visited the Regional Center for Border Health, Somerton High School and Somerton City Hall saying he plans to go back…
Continue ReadingDecision
Yuma set to host congressional border hearing
“It’s a fact-finding mission, to find out what the challenges are specifically and how to address them,” County Supervisor Jonathan Lines…
Continue Reading
Brawley City Council approves letter requesting fentanyl be declared a public health crisis
During a city council meeting, the Brawley City Council unanimously approved a letter to declare illicit fentanyl a public health…
Continue Reading
Imperial County officials and Schwarzenegger Institute discuss Lithium Valley
The meeting occurred on February 17, and the discussion touched on bringing new investments and job growth for Imperial County and the state of…
Continue Reading
Biden administration rolls out new asylum restrictions mirroring Trump-era policy
The Biden administration released a new rule Tuesday that largely bars migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to the US-Mexico…
Continue Reading
Rep. Barbara Lee joins race for California US Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House…
Continue Reading
Rep. Grijalva to visit Somerton ahead of House GOP Judiciary’s Yuma visit
Grijalva will visit the Somerton area on Thursday. However, Grijalva’s visit will coincide with the GOP House Judiciary Committee’s trip to…
Continue Reading
President Biden visits Poland and meets with Polish President
The two presidents discussed the ongoing support of Ukraine as it marks one year since the Russian…
Continue Reading
Kari Lake looks to harness her movement after Arizona loss
Brett Foto and his fiancee were vacationing in Phoenix last fall when they heard about a rally nearby for Kari Lake, then running for governor of…
Continue Reading
AZ Senator forms Black caucus at AZ State Legislature
Arizona Senator Catherine Miranda has announced the formation of a Black caucus at the Arizona State…
Continue Reading
Migrants seek economic opportunity and safety in the United States
Over 100 migrants illegally crossed the border early Sunday morning, but then gave themselves up to Border…
Continue Reading
California AG’s wife recuses herself from state DOJ budget
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife has recused herself from matters related to the state Department of Justice as part of her…
Continue Reading
Former President Carter to receive hospice care
A statement from the Carter Center says the 98-year-old has decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care…
Continue Reading
U.S. government concludes search for China spy balloon debris
Mixed results on the search for debris from the Chinese spy balloon and unidentified objects recently shot…
Continue Reading
Republican losses fan election conspiracies in rural Arizona
James Knox was glad to get out of the big…
Continue Reading
Lawmakers speak on Governor Hobbs’ budget veto
Tim Dunn, an Arizona Republican lawmaker from Yuma says he doesn’t agree with Governor Katie Hobbs rejection of the legislature’s budget…
Continue Reading
Imperial County citizens write open letter to Governor Newsom
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – An open letter was sent out to California Governor Gavin Newsom from concerned citizens of Imperial…
Continue Reading
U.S. exploring “expediated removal” to Mexico
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…
Continue Reading
1400+border crossers charged with alleged human smuggling
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…
Continue Reading
Sharp decline in migrant crossings in Yuma sector
YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – Customs and Border Protection released apprehension numbers for January. It’s confirmed what we’ve been seeing and…
Continue Reading