YRMC closes COVID-19 testing lab annex
The Yuma Regional Medical Center announced the closure of its COVID-19 testing Lab Annex on Avenue A since there has been a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases.
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Local students get hands-on experience with future career paths
Program Director Rusty Tyndall said it’s all an effort to get kids to start thinking about their post-school lives.
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History behind Imperial Valley’s LGBT resource center
In 2015, Rosa Diaz along with community members opened the LGBT Resource Center.
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Entrepreneurs look to shoot for the moon
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – The Arizona Small Business Development Center assists early start ups to learn how to get their businesses off the ground through networking with local business leaders. SBDC partnered with Moonshot, a non-profit entrepreneurial organization, to hold a “shark tank” event over the weekend at Arizona Western College. The event was
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City of El Centro to have new police headquarters building
The new long-awaited project for the police department headquarters building is on its way for the city of El Centro.
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Lithium company makes contribution to CASA
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Lithium companies continue to invest in the Imperial Valley. On Wednesday, Berkshire-Hathaway Renewables donated $25,000 to CASA of Imperial County. This donation will help with the purchase of more vehicles to aid the non-profit organization in assisting more children in need. The ceremony took place at CASA’s headquarters in El Centro with many
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2nd Annual Yuma Pride March for Visibility takes off
What to expect? Lots of colors, cheers, signs, chants, vendors, and even drag performances and live music at the Red Moon Ale House.
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Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix
Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and a multi-decade drought that is sapping its water supply.
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Amberly’s Place hosts fundraiser to help victims of abuse
Amberly’s Place is making one final push to raise much-needed funds for local victims of domestic violence.
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Agriculture and education intersect in Yuma County
Local growers rely on H-2A workers to harvest their crops, as their children attend Yuma’s schools.
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Somerton offering free meals for kids
After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, the Somerton Elementary School District will start serving lunches again during the summer break.
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Imperial County announces new lithium training program
The Lithium Industry Force Training (LIFT) program is aimed to equip the local workforce with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the geothermal energy and mineral extraction industries.
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Calexico announces reopening library and park
The City of Calexico announced the re-opening of Carnegie Library which has been closed for about two years, and Heber Park.
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Arizona governor urging Biden to designate tribally proposed monument at Grand Canyon
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate the tribally proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.
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Imperial County prepares for upcoming rising temperatures
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has officially released the list of cooling centers and hydration stations throughout the county.
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Yuma Desalting Plant planning to conduct test of chemical release alarm system
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) will conduct a test of its Chemical Release Alarm System to ensure its emergency readiness system is fully operational.
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Yuma County Supervisors approve $575.5 million budget
The budget will not be official until after a ‘Truth in Taxation’ meeting on June 19.
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Energysource Minerals hosts lithium workshop
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – More is expected to be created as Lithium Valley continues to grow. Another company looks to engage with the community as they begin construction on a new extraction plant. Energysource Minerals held a special workshop at the El Centro library to help keep the Imperial Valley informed about what’s coming next.
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Yuma County Sheriff’s boat patrol keeps river goers safe on Memorial Day
Many people headed to the Colorado River to have fun on the water this Memorial Day. But it’s important for boaters to use caution because there is potential for danger.
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Imperial County remembers the fallen on Memorial Day
For Memorial Day, Imperial County residents honor and remember veterans who lost their lives.
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