Reaction to man arrested for igniting the Palisades Fire in California
L.A Mayor Karen Bass reacted to Wednesday’s news during a press conference saying for her, the arrest doesn’t bring closure, but it is a step in the…
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Man arrested for igniting the Palisades Fire in California
California authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’…
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Somerton and Wellton offering sand and sandbags ahead of possible October rain
The City of Somerton and the Town of Wellton are offering sandbags for residents respectively ahead of possible…
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GoFundMe created for Yuma motorcycle crash victim
A GoFundMe has been created for 20-year-old Chauncy Negrete who was injured in a motorcycle crash last…
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty
He’s charged with making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional…
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UTV Showdown returns to Somerton this month
The event, happening on October 18 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, will take over Main Street, closing it off for an evening packed with family-friendly…
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Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego closed due to government shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its second week, the Cabrillo National Monument is closed to visitors and employees have been furloughed,…
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San Diego International Airport mostly spared from government shutdown
In a statement to an NBC affiliate in San Diego, the San Diego International Airport staff said, “[We continue] to operate normally and essential…
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FIRST ALERT: Tracking tropical moisture to bring in showers later this week
Weather conditions will stay nice and comfortable through the middle of the week. Tracking an approaching tropical system that will push in showers…
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YFD warns community about Lithium-ion batteries
When these batteries go bad, they don’t cool down properly and become a fire hazard. These batteries can be found anywhere like phones, laptops,…
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New program in Imperial Valley offers sustainability career training
The From Waste to Green Project, led by Southern California nonprofit Raizes Inc., combines technical training with entrepreneurship education.…
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Locals evacuate after structure catches fire in Brawley
The Brawley Fire Department says the fire was reported at around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Western Avenue and West C…
Continue Reading City of Yuma offering sandbags ahead of possible October rain
Sandbags can be picked up at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive) starting October 8 at 10…
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City of Yuma looks for public comment on road improvement
The city received a grant worth over $400,000 as part of a safe streets for all project. The goal is to reduce crashes by improving Yuma’s…
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Highlighting the Yuma Agricultural Center’s insect trapping network
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a local insect trapping network that monitors trends of insect…
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City of Yuma seeking public input to improve road safety
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma is looking for the public’s input on how to improve road safety. The City received a grant worth over $400…
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Smucker Park construction project delayed due to storm
The project includes installation of a new storm drain system, a new sanitary sewer system replacement and construction of an embankment. It also…
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Annual Fall Fest returns to Yuma County Fairgrounds
The Fourth Annual Fall Fest is set to be held at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. The event will be on October 17-19 with gates opening at…
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Artist banned after concert riots in Mexicali
VÃctor MendÃvil criticized the mayor on social media for assigning too few police officers to the event, which had more than 60,000 people in…
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Human Resources Department presents new leadership program
The Yuma County Governance, Operations and Vision (YUGOV) program is the first of its kind and is designed to help county directors learn how to…
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