City of San Luis to receive federal funds for César Chávez Boulevard improvement
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Arizona) said the City of San Luis will be receiving $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve…
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How to stop the spread of fruit flies
The Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner is asking the community to help stop the spread of fruit flies after the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine…
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New River project to help improve water quality going into the Salton Sea
50 years ago, the community of Calexico protested the amount of pollution that was coming in from the New…
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Introduction to home occupation update
The City of Yuma is talking about bringing its home occupation code up to state standards as it will be introduced but not voted on at the City…
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New walking, bike path coming to 45th Avenue
A safe walking and biking route is soon to be on the way for locals who live on the southwest side of…
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Home Grown: Between the farm and the table
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, after fields are harvested, the crops are processed in order to make it from the farm to your…
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FEMA funds for damages caused by Tropical Storm Hilary
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – On November 21, 2023, the Biden Administration granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of…
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Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona’s McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert…
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E. coli found in water supply in Cibola, Arizona
Residents in Cibola, Arizona are being asked to boil their water after E. coli was found in their water…
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Yuma County lettuce harvest in full swing
Yuma County, as well as the Imperial Valley, produce over 80 percent of North America’s leafy greens from November through…
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Dubois McGee Park celebrates completion of park improvements
The Dubois McGee Park has now completed phase three of its improvements with new field lighting and a multi-purpose sports…
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Traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision beginning December
The City of San Luis Public Works Department announced traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision to improve safety and traffic…
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Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says
Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and all lanes are scheduled to reopen by…
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Salton Sea Authority celebrates 30 years
The Salton Sea Authority committee celebrated 30 years of its ongoing mission to restore the Salton…
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Imperial County Air Pollution Control District participates in binational environmental conference
The second annual binational environmental conference, “Ambientalízate,” helps bring in the collaborative efforts between Imperial County and…
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Proposed water and wastewater utility rate hike being considered
The Yuma City Council will continue talks to possibly increase water and wastewater utility…
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Leaders celebrate completion of Calexico Port of Entry
Many leaders got together for the completion of the bridge expansion at the Calexico Port of Entry that will be beneficial for those who cross the…
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Home Grown: Gary Knox agriculture farm
In tonight’s Homegrown report, one local elementary school is embracing Yuma County’s famous winter vegetable season, by educating students about…
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Yuma among top hidden gem destination cities for snowbirds
According to Architectural Digest, Yuma is the third top hidden gem destination for snowbirds in…
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Hawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11 fund
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is announcing the creation of a $150 million fund to help those who lost family members or who were injured in Maui’s…
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