Visit Yuma celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week with open house
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and our local visitor information center has a special event to honor the…
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Yumans support local businesses on Cinco de Mayo
Sorgel wants the community to not only support local businesses today on Cinco de Mayo but continue to do so…
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Samaritan Hot Car Law allows you to break a window if you see a child or pet in a hot car
It’s never safe to leave your child or pet in a vehicle, especially in a hot car because it could lead to…
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Wearing red, Indigenous families honor missing relatives
Native Americans whose relatives have gone missing or been killed wore red on Friday, a color synonymous with raising awareness about the…
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Local group on a mission to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people
A walk for justice, the missing and the murdered. The mission to give a voice to those who are…
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U.S. faces growing epidemic of loneliness plaguing Americans leading to prolonged health conditions
NEW YORK (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Isolation, lack of emotional connectivity and the sense of belonging, is jeopardizing the well-being in more than…
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El Centro to host Walk in Her Shoes event
An event to raise awareness against sexual assault will take place on Friday, April 28 at Bucklin Park in El…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local organizations support the foster community
The number of children in the foster care system in the United States is close to 400,000. In Yuma County, that number may be larger than you think…
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Bus drivers wanted in District One
District One is looking for school bus drivers as well as mechanics and…
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Imperial Valley first responders team up for emergency exercise
Local emergency responders, law enforcement, and community clinics came together for an emergency exercise at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley…
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Humane Society of Yuma receives 18 abandoned dogs in one day
The Humane Society of Yuma received about 18 dogs in one day, all in different shapes, colors, and breeds but predominately appear to be dachshund…
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CASA of Yuma County hosts 30th Anniversary Recognition and Awards Ceremony
CASA advocates for children in the foster care system who need someone to speak for them in court.
The main awards given were Rookie of the Year,…
Former Calipatria student-athlete has to come home after university shut down
Calipatria’s Kylie Lyerly committed to Stritch on a full academic scholarship last year and planned to play softball but a series of unfortunate…
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The Blue Knights of El Centro host Hogs for Dogs
The Blue Knights are hosting their annual Hogs for Dogs…
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Yuma County Public Works provides work zone safety awareness to teen drivers
Yuma County Public Works went to Gila Ridge High School Thursday to bring work zone awareness and safety tips to teen…
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Local law enforcement agencies came together in the Torch Run Relay for the Special Olympics
Law enforcement agencies from all over Yuma County as well as the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) ran for a purpose, to help raise money for…
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Powerlifting with the Special Olympics
While lifting weights is a great way to stay in shape, for some it’s more than a competition. Athlete Isabel Camacho says the Special Olympics always…
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‘Get Axed’ is bringing more fun to the Yuma community
Grab your friends and family to “Get Axed.” The grand opening is on Saturday, April…
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Will the Terminator be back fixing Potholes?
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he filled in a pothole to help his Los Angeles neighborhood.…
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Yuma Police Department remains prepared for active shooters
YPD officers go through active shooter training frequently and also practice alongside other law enforcement agencies to stay…
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