Here’s why it will be harder for many Black families to recover from the pandemic downturn
By Tami Luhby, CNN Although Kashirah Jackson is back at work, she’s still far from recovering from the economic upheaval the coronavirus…
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Juneteenth by the Numbers 2021
By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. African Americans and others mark the…
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City of Imperial receives $3M for SR-86
State route 98 is getting a major facelift to the tune of $3,000,000 dollars. The funding was awarded on Monday June 7, and will be used to improve…
Continue ReadingThe amount of heat the Earth traps has doubled in just 15 years, study shows
By Rachel Ramirez The planet is trapping roughly double the amount of heat in the atmosphere than it did nearly 15 years ago, according to an…
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Marcus Pool in Yuma to open Tuesday for the Summer
The pool is free the public thanks to a recent donation from a local business YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – If you are looking to stay refreshed during this…
Continue ReadingGunman shoots man next to 2 children in broad daylight in the Bronx
By Laura Ly and Mallika Kallingal, CNN New York City police are looking for two individuals in connection with a brazen daytime assault in which a…
Continue ReadingNew stamps celebrate a decade of watching the sun from space
By Mallika Kallingal, CNN The US Postal Service has issued a set of stamps to celebrate a decade of watching the sun from NASA’s Solar Dynamics…
Continue ReadingOregon police search for suspect after 3 people found dead in separate incidents
By Mallika Kallingal and Andy Rose, CNN Police in Oregon are searching for a suspect believed to be responsible for three separate attacks that left…
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Pflag Yuma resumes in person meetings just in time for Pride Month
Pflag Yuma resumed in person support group meetings this month for the first time since the pandemic began. It’s the first and only organization for…
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County officials announce hydration stations, cooling centers across the Valley
The County of Imperial announces a full listing of hydration stations and cooling centers available to all residents of the Imperial Valley.…
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Scammers in Imperial Valley take advantage of heat
Temperatures in the Imperial Valley are rising and so are…
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Arizona adds Yuma County to its renters assistance program
On June 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it added Yuma, Pima, and Maricopa counties to its Emergency Renters…
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Yuma’s NAACP president invites everyone out to its Juneteenth celebration
With the exception of 2020, Juneteenth has been celebrated each and every year. In most cases, the event is held at Carver Park located in Yuma’s…
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June is elder abuse awareness month in Imperial
Imperial County wants to bring awareness this month to elder abuse even though it won’t be able to hold any in person events due to the pandemic.…
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3.5 magnitude earthquake near Imperial County
Things are getting too close for comfort once again in Imperial…
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Gov. Ducey signs $100 million wildfire bill
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill providing $100 million in funding to battle wildfires, and to respond to the damage they…
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Ken-ducky Derby raises funds for Children of El Centro, swim scholarships
In collaboration with the City of El Centro, the Kiwanis Club holds a Ken-ducky Derby fundraiser Friday at 540 Park Ave, from 7 p.m. onward,…
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It’s not just Delta — other coronavirus variants worry scientists, also
Coronavirus variants are what keep Dr. Scott Lindquist, an epidemiologist for Washington state, up at…
Continue ReadingTwo suspects plead not guilty in the California road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy
The couple alleged to be involved in a Southern California road rage incident last month that ended in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos…
Continue ReadingCheerleading manager with Down syndrome left out of team photo in junior high yearbook
By David Williams and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The family of a Utah teen with Down syndrome says they’re grateful for the support she’s…
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