KAWC speaks on NPR funding cuts
Local radio station KAWC is located on the Arizona Western College Campus and is just one of the many public radio stations that will be affected by…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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Back to School dates in the Desert Southwest
(KYMA, KECY) – The following is when students are scheduled to go back to school. Share your first day with us by sending us your pics and videos…
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Highlighting Bard Water District and how they help Yuma County
On Tuesday’s HomeGrown we highlight a local water district, Bard Water…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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Man accused of crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint in Yuma accepts plea deal
67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault during the change of plea hearing…
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Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual…
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AFSOC to host Emerald Warrior exercise in Yuma
The exercise is a benchmark for the AFSOC’s training schedule, as it will include advanced training scenarios for special operation…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
A statement from his family read in part, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool
According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help “improve recreational opportunities in…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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State representative calls for legislative briefing on Iranian cyberattack targeting Secretary of State website
The press release says the attack raised concerns about vulnerabilities in Arizona’s election systems after it altered “candidate photos on the state…
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AWC to offer Electrician certification program entirely in Spanish
According to AWC, the Fundamentos de Electricidad program aims to teach “basic electrical wiring skills and allow students to graduate with an…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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YPG helped test tech for moon missions
On July 20, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time, and part of that achievement was made possible thanks to testing at the U.S. Army’s…
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YFD responds to mobile home fire on West 19th Street
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) received a call at around 4:30 p.m. Monday about a fire in the area of West 19th Street and South Third…
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Tesla opens diner and drive-in theater in Hollywood
The diner is open 24-hours, seven days a week and serves traditional American diner food. The retro-futuristic pit stop also features two large movie…
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Protesters gather outside Ed Sullivan Theater to protest “Late Show” cancellation
A group called Refuse Fascism led the demonstration. Its leaders suggest CBS may have canceled the show due to pressure from the Trump…
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