Cases in Sonora reach 1,410
Hermosillo leads the state with 447 cases, followed by SLRC with 288. However SLRC leads the state in terms of deaths, with 32. The city of Cajeme…
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Correctional officers: conditions worsening inside Yuma Prison Complex
The number of coronavirus cases in the Yuma Prison Complex continues to gradually rise. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &…
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96 case spike in Yuma County – largest single-day jump to date
Health officials also report three additional deaths from the illness, bringing the total number of countywide coronavirus victims to 10.…
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Mexicali mayor visits Imperial County
Mexicali Mayor Marina Del Pilar was in town Thursday afternoon, to discuss a COVID-19 binational contingency plan with Imperial County officials.…
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Preschool worker tests positive for coronavirus
The Crane Elementary School District announced Friday afternoon an employee of the Great Beginnings Preschool has tested positive for…
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Pioneers Memorial receives crucial support from National Guard
“With the National Guard’s experienced nurses and medics, we are able to staff more beds and keep patients closer to home,” noted PMHD CEO…
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In the face of a pandemic, Mexicali residents protest high electricity bills
Mexicali residents protest after being affected by the high charges for electricity during this…
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New COVID-19 cases and deaths in Sonora
The latest in COVID-19 cases in Sonora, 85 new cases, and six new…
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Nearly 60% of parents with young children in debt due to the coronavirus
A Lending Tree survey shows the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is difficult for parents with younger…
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Is it safe to swim at pools during the pandemic?
Heading to the pool? Well the good news is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there’s no evidence COVID-19 can be spread…
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Arizona diagnostic firm gives 300 virus tests for homeless
Sonora Quest Laboratories is working with local and national nonprofits and Maricopa County to test 300 members of the homeless community for the…
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Starting over again
12 of the 20 kids on the Southwest roster are graduating seniors that will never again see the field in the purple and gold…
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COVID-19 drive-thru testing in Wellton today
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Yuma County, more and more COVID-19 drive-thru testing is popping up county-wide.…
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Imperial County has the highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations in CA
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KSWT), An unexpected increase in coronavirus cases this week led county health officials to ask for emergency aid from the…
Continue Reading Imperial County hits new highest one-day spike for new coronavirus cases
Imperial County has passed two more unfortunate coronavirus milestones. On Thursday it saw it’s highest one-day spike in new cases. It also…
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Mr.G’s and Chile Pepper re-opening Friday
Mr. G’s and Chile Pepper have finally announced they’ll reopen Friday. The popular restaurants temporarily closed in early May after an employee…
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Walmart in El Centro temporarily closes due to rising coronavirus cases in Imperial County
The Walmart in El Centro is set to re-open Friday morning.…
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Bar designs “bumpers” to drink, while social distancing
One creative way, to keep your…
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Staying safe this Memorial Day weekend
Plan on extra law enforcement presence this weekend, to keep us all safe.…
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Yuma and El Centro potentially future COVID-19 hotspots; Yuma’s peak on the way
According to The New York Times, Yuma could be one of the next hot spots for a coronavirus…
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