Afro-Latinx members observe Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that observes the end of slavery in the U.S. for African Americans. Including…
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AZ Department of Economic Security approved to replace stolen EBT benefits
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced a new process to replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or TANF…
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New affordable apartments come to the Valley
The City of El Centro is building new 96-unit affordable apartments for low-income families earning 30% to 60% of Area Median Income.…
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Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American…
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Yuma Anti Drug Coalition hosts Fentanyl Awareness Forum
The Yuma Anti Drug Coalition hosted its first awareness event Tuesday, as part of its Empowering Communities Against Drugs…
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Yuma Family YMCA will close its doors in August
After 23 years of service to the Yuma community, the YMCA announced it will shut down in…
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The Healing Journey hosts the 2023 Women’s Empowerment Conference
Estrella Fitch, CEO and Founder of the Healing Journey said the goal of the conference is to inspire women to move forward, boost self-esteem to…
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Yuma City Council approves $473M tentative budget unanimously
The Yuma City Council has approved a budget of almost $473 million for the next fiscal…
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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…
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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…
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History behind Imperial Valley’s LGBT resource center
In 2015, Rosa Diaz along with community members opened the LGBT Resource…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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