Calexico police prepare for Christmas border traffic control
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say they are ready and have an operational plan in place to avoid holiday road chaos.
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Imperial County hospitals receive low grades
Leapfrog says both Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District (PMHD) and El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) scored a “D” in several areas, including patient safety, practices to prevent errors and communication with doctors and nurses.
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American Airlines temporarily grounds flights nationwide due to technical issue
American Airlines says a “vendor technology issue” was behind a brief outage Tuesday morning that halted its flights on the ground for a few hours.
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Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday after being treated for the flu.
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Consumers rush for last-minute Christmas shopping in Yuma
It’s the final holiday rush for last-minute Christmas shopping in the Desert Southwest.
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Seasonal illnesses increase amid the holiday season
The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week, and cases of whooping cough are six times last year’s rate.
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USPS ready for the holiday mail rush
They say they’re prepared to deliver half a million parcels before Christmas day. But even with the holiday rush, they’re working around the clock to have your packages arrive on time.
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The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it’s capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn’t overturned by Congress or altered under a Trump administration.
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.
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Onvida Health and AeroCare embracing the opportunity to serve during the holidays
Onvida Health and its AeroCare staff are embracing the opportunity to serve during the holiday season.
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Onvida Health resumes elective surgeries after short pause due to IV shortage
Onvida Health announced it will resume certain elective surgeries after a short pause.
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Supreme Court to hear TikTok case next month
The court will hear oral arguments on January 10 before issuing a decision on whether to put the law on hold. That date is just nine days before the ban would take effect.
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FDA considering ban on artificial food dye
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a ban on an artificial food dye over possible links to cancer and other health concerns.
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TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court to block ban
TikTok has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a bipartisan law that would ban the social media app in the United States. The law will go into effect on January 19 if the justices don’t grant the company’s request.
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TSA expects to screen 40 million people during the holidays
That is a 6.2% increase compared to last year when 37 million people were screened. TSA says it is prepared to handle the busy volumes.
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Kids eating less sugar will lower the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension
One of the many challenges of parenthood is deciding how much to indulge kids at mealtime. To help with that, a recent study looked at the impact of sugar consumption on long-term health.
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Panera Bread makes grand opening in Yuma
Panera Bread made their grand opening Monday morning in Yuma.
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Insurance company denies Arizona man battling cancer
“Our insurance is throwing a curve ball at us like this and I’ve got days to solve it. It’s unacceptable,” said Gary Schmit, who says he’s running out time to get the radiation therapy he needs to fight his throat cancer.
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California’s Insurance Department announce changes to ease homeowner’s insurance crisis
The state will now allow home insurance companies to use future-looking computer catastrophe models to set rates.
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Yuma County’s Public Health Services District reports 10 cases of whooping cough
Health officials urge residents to stay current with their immunizations, practice good respiratory hygiene, and seek medical advice for persistent or severe coughs.
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