V.F.W. Memorial Day ceremony cancelled in light of pandemic
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As we approach memorial day, a long-standing tradition for so many in Yuma County, cancelled, due to the situation going…
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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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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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Calexico City Councilman charged with corruption
Calexico officials charged with corruption.…
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In Mexico City, experts find bones of dozens of mammoths
Archaeologists have found the bones of about 60 mammoths at an airport under construction just north of Mexico City, near human-built ’traps’…
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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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Border Wall construction amid pandemic
President Donald Trump’s promise of 450 miles of a new border wall along the southern border is underway in Yuma County amid the pandemic.…
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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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YPD hopes to identify woman seen stealing dog
The Yuma Police Department is hoping the public can help identify a woman seen on security camera stealing a dog at the 2800 block W. 11th…
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FDA says cows may have caused E. coli lettuce contamination
Outbreaks of E. coli illness that sickened 188 people who ate romaine lettuce grown in California probably came from cattle grazing near the farms,…
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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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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…
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Gila Ridge High School senior creates graduation tribute
As the coronavirus forces graduations to be held virtually, one Gila Ridge senior decided to get creative on how he says goodbye to his…
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City of Calexico releases statement on federal charges facing Mayor Pro Tem
The City of Calexico releases a statement on the arrest and prosecutrion of City Councilman and Pro Tem Mayor David Romero…
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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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