Satellite images show extreme drought drying up California reservoirs
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN; Photo Editing by Will Lanzoni, CNN As extreme drought continues to choke the southwest, new satellite images are showing the…
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Yuma police warn of online puppy scam
Police warn the community of scammers claiming to sell puppies on several Facebook groups using a fake…
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Tips for beating the heat this summer in the desert southwest
Triple-digit temperatures are among us, and it’s time to keep ourselves and our homes cooler this time around. But how is that possible when electric…
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Border Patrol rescues 8 lost in mountains
El Centro Sector agents rescued eight individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region Tuesday night.…
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Maricopa County’s partisan ballot review in final stages
The county’s 2.1 million ballots have been recounted by hand, except for the braille ballots, which are now undergoing a “paper examination” by…
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A ranch is running out of water in the West’s historic drought. ‘In 85 years, it’s not been this bad.’
By Aya Elamroussi and Stephanie Elam, CNN T.J. Atkin’s family has been in the cattle ranching business for nearly a century. In that time, he…
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California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
Federal law requires people who are out of work to be actively looking for jobs to be eligible for unemployment benefits. But the federal government…
Continue ReadingPolice identify suspect in connection with multiple shootings near Phoenix
By Andy Rose, Jamiel Lynch and Jenn Selva, CNN Police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with eight shootings near Phoenix, Arizona, on…
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Crossroads Mission offers two cooling centers for the public
The Desert Southwest is known for a variety of things including its agriculture, history, military, and last but certainly not least, its heat.…
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Excessive heat reaches record highs
Summer hasn’t officially started yet, but that hasn’t stopped the highest heat yet in 2021 to eclipse new daytime high…
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AC units taking a toll during summer heat making for a busy season for AC repair companies
As the temperatures continue to stay in the triple digits some AC units in the desert southwest are struggling to operate…
Continue Reading Excessive heat warnings in place for much of the U.S.
It’s already mid-summer hot across much of the country, and the season doesn’t officially start until this…
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Border Patrol rescue migrants amid high temperatures
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents rescue a group of nine migrants after realizing they wouldn’t survive in the desert in this…
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Arizona reports 332 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths
More than 3.4 million people in Arizona, or 48% are at least partially vaccinated. Another 3 million people, or 42% of the Arizona population, are…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act, leaving it in place
By Ariane de Vogue and Chandelis Duster, CNN The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will…
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Arizona lawmakers advance $100M fire fund in special session
The Legislature is meeting in a special session called by Gov. Doug Ducey to quickly boost funding for firefighting and recovery efforts as the state…
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Tips for hiking in Arizona heat
Arizona State Parks says more than 200 hikers are rescued every year in Phoenix alone. But to keep you and your group safe, be sure to follow the…
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California urges power conservation amid heatwave
The California Independent System Operator issued a Flex Alert for Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., urging people to set their thermostats to 78…
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New address for sex offenders in Yuma
Police inform the community of three registered sex offenders with a new Yuma…
Continue ReadingBaja California Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage In Third Attempt
MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA (KYMA/KECY) – Baja California’s Congress has widely approved same-sex marriage after various attempts in 2020 and 2019. The…
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