Mother’s Day is something celebrate every year. But in the aftermath of what was the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, some people are having to come to terms with the fact that this Mother’s Day will be the first time they’re celebrating without their moms, after losing them to the deadly virus that has changed the lives of countless individuals.
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In a News 11 Special Report, we take you to the heart of the border crisis. Several non-profits have stepped up, to help thousands of people.
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Stories shared from those who have lost their loved ones, the stages of grief and how to cope.
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A moving geyser or mud-pot is inching its way closer to the Salton Sea, causing some damage along the way. First discovered in 1953, at first, didn’t pose much of an issue. More than 60 years later in 2016, it inched closer to Union Pacific Railroad and State Route 111. Both had to be relocated.
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Day laborers are essential in supplying our nation’s food source, but a lack of workers has made it difficult for the industry to keep up with the maintenance.
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A time frame has not been set for when Imperial Valley College will have its new mascot but a student-run task force is working to determine the next steps in choosing the college’s identity.
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Food trucks allow for a quick and convenient way to grab a bite to eat. We’ve noticed these types of businesses popping up all over town. Some owners even tell us the pandemic paved the way for them to open up.
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Family advocacy center Amberly’s Place has seen a spike in child abuse cases, ever since kids went back to class.
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The 2021 San Luis boys soccer team knew they had the makings to make a strong run at a state title, what they didn’t know is if the COVID-19 pandemic would allow them the opportunity
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It was once Luke Skywalkers home of Tatooine in ‘Return of the Jedi’ another time the combat zone during The Gulf War in ‘Jarhead’, needless to say, the Desert Southwest has a hefty
amount of Hollywood film credits.
It’s now been a year since the coronavirus lockdowns have changed everything: from our routines, to our social lives. For a lot of us, the concept of staying on top of your mental and physical health on top of a pandemic can seem daunting.
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March 18th marked one year since COVID-19 arrived in the Desert Southwest.
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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The city of Yuma, known as the sunniest city in the world also holds another special title, lettuce capital of the world. The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce reports Yuma County is responsible for 90% of all leafy vegetables grown in the U.S. through November to March. A major contribution
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Yuma Catholic football “thrives” on uncertainty.
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Houses on the market are going faster than expected both in Yuma and Imperial County.
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Drive down any major highway in the Desert Southwest and you’ll likely encounter a U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint.
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Oxygen is needed by almost every living organism, but some COVID-infected patients cannot breath it on their own which is why the demand has gone up during major outbreaks.
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Reports of fentanyl overdoses are not uncommon in Yuma County. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reports 28 Yumans died in 2020 from a fentanyl overdoses. YCSO say this year it’s already seen two deaths from the drug.
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It has been almost a month since President Biden took office and within his first few weeks came more than a dozen executive orders.
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It’s not every day that a local artist signs with a big record label, but hard work pays off.
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