Customers challenge local business’ mask rule
Bare Naked Soap Co. says some customers take issue with the shop’s mask requirement. But its owner wants to remind those who refuse to mask up, that…
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As coronavirus cases in Sonora rise, officials weigh in on closing businesses down
Given the recent increase in cases of COVID-19, health officials in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, say businesses may close down…
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Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the…
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Arizona university urging 3-week shutdown, statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 cases are on the rise
Many states are beefing up coronavirus mitigation including new stay-at-home orders and mask mandates, as cases continue to…
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Free saliva testing event in Yuma County
Yuma County is hosting another COVID-19 saliva…
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Pandemic impacts Black Friday 2020
Like Black Fridays of years past, some retailers opened their doors before dawn. But instead of frenzied scenes of shoppers fighting for a handful…
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Inmate advocates push for in-person visitation
Due to COVID in-person visitations have been halted in California prisons and Jails.…
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Disney to layoff 4,000
Walt Disney Co. plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks in California and Florida. …
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4,300+ new coronavirus cases in Arizona
Arizona health officials confirmed more than 4,300 new cases of coronavirus Friday. It’s the third time this week new cases have topped 4,000. …
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Outdoor dining ban hits California restaurants hard
All outdoor dining across most of Los Angeles County is now shutdown for at least three…
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All Crane District schools to return to remote learning
All schools in the Crane Elementary School District will return to remote learning due to new coronavirus outbreaks on two campuses. Schools will…
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Doctor: “Daily Covid-19 deaths will soon double after Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving this year comes at a critical point in the country’s battle against…
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How surviving COVID-19 changed an Imperial Valley couple
Claudia Vargas and Joe Cortez have been married for 20 years. They’ve had to overcome a lot together as a couple, but nothing as tough as surviving…
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Border remains open for those needing dental work
Los Algodones, Mexico is a popular destination for dental procedures saving locals lots of money, but things look different since the pandemic. …
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Coronavirus forces postponement of Thanksgiving NFL matchup
The National Football League (NFL) has announced it’s postponing one of three scheduled Thanksgiving matchups due to coronavirus.…
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California counties wind down homeless program
Some California counties are pushing ahead with plans to end a program that housed the homeless in hotel rooms during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Arizona hospitals halt some patient transfers
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Thursday suspended the transfer of patients from other states due to the rising number of…
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Locals seeing shortage of toilet paper again
It’s deja vu at the grocery stores with toilet paper and other sanitary items becoming hard to find once…
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Brawley non-profit to serve Thanksgiving dinner in spite of pandemic
Coronavirus has made this a non-traditional Thanksgiving for local community service groups, as well as for…
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Local clinics deal with temporary coronavirus rapid test shortage
Rapid tests for coronavirus are currently in short supply, and the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) says it’s unclear when it will be able to…
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