Medical Minutes: Recognizing respiratory syncytial virus in children
Each fall and winter, many children come down with RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. It usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, but in some…
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Fire threatens homes inside Barbara Worth Country Club in Holtville
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICSO) says the fire started burning some palm trees outside the resort Tuesday. The fire traveled to the country…
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Recognizing pregnancy & infant loss remembrance day
In the United States, about 1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and roughly 1/160 pregnancies end in stillbirth. It’s something KYMA’s Melissa…
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Yuma Christmas Dinner and Dance to be held at Elks Lodge
The Yuma Farmers Market presents a Homemade County Christmas Dinner and Dance. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge (1917 W. 32nd St.) on…
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Trunk or Treat returns to El Centro bigger than ever
The City of El Centro Parks and Recreation is hosting Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Stark Field (830 S. 4th Street), starting at 6…
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Local reaction to Instagram’s new policy to protect kids online
In an announcement Tuesday, Instagram says their teen users will only see content on the app similar to what they might see while watching a movie…
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YCSO arrests California man for fraudulent phone scam
According to a press release, YCSO deputies received reports from a financial institution Monday regarding one of their clients falling prey to a…
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AWC to host transfer events for National Transfer Student Week
Taking place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, AWC says “students will explore transfer options, speak with representatives from…
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Yuma Salvation Army heads to Globe to help those affected by floods
The Yuma Salvation Army says they are responding to help residents in the City of Globe affected by the recent…
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Yuma man arrested for narcotics possession and confining elderly woman
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Vincent Maldonado was arrested and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center on several…
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Yuma police and firefighter mental health unit helps locals in crisis
YPD and YFD created a mental health co-responder unit this year to get resources to community members in…
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20th Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch returns to town
The Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch is back in town! The three-week event is at Champion Church in Yuma. The Pumpkin Patch is open Fridays and…
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Local artist recognized in Vogue Magazine
Olivia Esperanza, a local makeup artist, was inspired to do makeup after many people started to compliment her…
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Highlighting a local woman in agriculture
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report we highlight Martha Ryan, a local woman who works in the agriculture…
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Brush fire at Barbara Worth Country Club
Fire crews from Imperial County, Calexico and El Centro were in the area as palm trees caught…
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City of El Centro announces recipients of 2025 Quiet Servant Award
Verna Wow-Wright and Fernando Banuelos were nominated for making meaningful differences in the…
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Victims identified in possible murder-suicide in Winterhaven
According to a press release, the victims were identified as 19-year-old Matthew Vargas and 23-year-old Jonathan…
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City of Yuma offers to help residents affected by government shutdown
The City says if anyone is concerned about making utility payments for water, sewer or trash, they can contact their Customer Service Division at…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz to host virtual Government Shutdown Resource Fair
According to a press release, the event is to help “connect residents of California’s 25th Congressional District with local partners providing food…
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Barbara Worth Brigadettes host ranch riding event in El Centro
Saddle up, Imperial Valley! The Barbara Worth Brigadettes are gearing up for their annual Ranch Riding Event, a family-friendly day of fun,…
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