“Flags-In” ceremony held ahead of Memorial Day
Soldiers with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as the Old Guard, spent Thursday placing a small American flag at each gravesite in Arlington…
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Officials: 2 church services sources of virus outbreaks
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release plans for how religious institutions can reopen in California during the coronavirus pandemic, health…
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Activists protest at One World Beef in Brawley
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The animal activists group Direct Action Everywhere San Diego Chapter protested the slaughter of thousands of animals…
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Imperial County recoveries reach 500, cases continue to rise
Imperial County health officials also confirmed another two deaths as result of the virus, bringing the countywide death toll to…
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YRMC discusses handling of potential COVID-19 peak
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues rise, Yuma Regional Medical Center says they are prepared to care for patients as a community…
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White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil
Trump had already banned certain travelers from China, Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland and, to a lesser extent, Iran. He has not moved to ban…
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Dozens rally outside of State Prison Complex in Yuma
Saturday afternoon, dozens rallied, demanding the release of inmates at the local Arizona State Prison Complex.…
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In Mexican border cities, many fear virus is coming from US
At least one American border region is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations that some believe is driven by American citizens who live in Mexico…
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Correctional officers: conditions worsening inside Yuma Prison Complex
The number of coronavirus cases in the Yuma Prison Complex continues to gradually rise. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation &…
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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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