Officials link Brazilian variant to asylum-seeking family in Yuma
egional Center for Border Health (RCBH) confirmed Wednesday recent reports of the Brazilian strain of coronavirus in Arizona originated in…
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Sen. Sinema expands vaccine effort for veterans
A new measure introduced by Arizona’s senior senator promises to send more vaccines to local veterans and their…
Continue ReadingHHS announces $10 billion to expand coronavirus testing in schools
The US Department of Health and Human Services is funneling $10 billion to states to help implement coronavirus surveillance testing in K-12 schools…
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Asylum seekers being tested for COVID-19 in Yuma
Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) said it has now worked with more than 700 asylum seekers to make sure they’re not positive for…
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Yuma County to expand vaccination eligibility
The Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) on Wednesday announced the county will expand eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine effective…
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Disneyland, California Adventure reopens April 30
Due to current state guidelines, Disney will reopen both parks to California residents…
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Imperial County auditor accused of abusing his position
Imperial County’s auditor faces criminal charges. Prosecutors say he used his position to circumvent a family court order.…
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More than $10,000 in equipment stolen from Tacna Fire Department
Tacna Fire Department has been experiencing several burglaries and the senseless acts are now leaving volunteer firefighters wondering how they’re…
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90 million stimulus checks sent, how to check your status
The first batch of stimulus payments have gone out and the IRS has a tool for you to check your status (CNN, KYMA) – The first group of about 90…
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IRS Delays Tax Filing Deadline
You may get an extra month to pay your dues to Uncle Sam this year (CNN, KYMA) – The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay the tax filing deadline…
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Homeland Security begins criminal investigation into deadly Holtville crash
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday asked for the public’s help in its search for the human smugglers behind a deadly crash in…
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CBP: Convicted rapist apprehended in Yuma
The 54-year-old was apprehended as part of a group of 18 undocumented immigrants near…
Continue ReadingIRS plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline to mid-May, official says
The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline by roughly a month, to mid-May, according to an official familiar with…
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8 dead in Atlanta-area spa shootings, suspect arrested
A 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody about 150 miles south of Atlanta on Tuesday night, and police say they believe he was likely responsible…
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Former Nogales mayor to run for Arizona governor
“As governor I won’t work for the president, I’ll work for the people of Arizona,” Marco Lopez…
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San Diego crash: Suspected DUI driver kills three men ages 40 to 65 in homeless camp
The tragedy illustrates the inherent danger California’s homeless population faces living on the…
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Arizona: More than 1M people in state now fully vaccinated
“Every dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to an Arizona resident represents an essential step forward in our fight against COVID-19,” says…
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Arizona marks one year anniversary of school closures
A week-long Spring Break in March 2020 turned into a year of distant learning. Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of schools closing for COVID…
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Imperial County continues to move in the right direction in the fight against COVID.…
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IID employees rally for a fair contract
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Essential workers with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), who keep the water flowing and lights on for thousands…
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