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Scoreboard for social distancing in CA and AZ

April 7, 2020 5:53 PM Jenny Day

See how Yuma and Imperial counties…

Yuma County Health Dept. talks social distancing and how to properly wear a mask

April 7, 2020 6:45 PM Jenny Day

Important, local information.…

Number of Imperial County coronavirus cases tops 70

April 7, 2020 6:15 PM Lisa Sturgis

Imperial County health officials say 73 people have now tested positive for coronavirus…

#YumaStrong campaign raising COVID-19 relief funds for local non-profits

April 7, 2020 5:31 PM Aziza Shuler

AZ Community Foundation of Yuma partnered with United Way of Yuma County to match donations to grant COVID-19 relief funds to local non-profit…

Law enforcement educates, enforces executive orders

April 7, 2020 1:15 PM Ciara Encinas

With all of the executive orders put into effect over the past three weeks, law enforcement is making sure the community knows what they can and what…

Court dismisses criminal case against Mexican megachurch leader

April 7, 2020 4:48 PM Lisa Sturgis

A California appeals court has dismissed the sexual abuse charges faced by the leader of a Mexican megachurch. …

Yuma County health officials confirm one new case of coronavirus

April 7, 2020 3:58 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) confirms one additional case of coronavirus, bringing the countywide total of cases to…

Arizona Governor issues restrictions on out-of-state travelers

April 7, 2020 3:17 PM Lisa Sturgis

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a new Executive Order Tuesday requiring airline passengers who travel to Arizona from any area with substantial…

City of Yuma Parks and Rec director out

April 7, 2020 1:06 PM Ciara Encinas

Longtime City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Wendt is out of a job.…

ICE says it could release vulnerable detainees

April 7, 2020 2:35 PM Lisa Sturgis

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it may release those most at risk for coronavirus from its detention centers.…

Making a Difference: War on Hunger

April 7, 2020 2:18 PM Joe Teposte

Volunteer holds sign at food drive…

Everyday Heroes: Where there’s a will, there’s a way

April 7, 2020 1:49 PM Joe Teposte

Teachers and staff of Mohawk Valley School remind their students that they’re…

Workers in Mexicali voice concerns over COVID-19

April 7, 2020 1:41 PM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

Workers at Clover Wireless Repair Center in Mexicali have stopped working due to the lack of security and hygiene measures required to protect…

2 more in Mexicali die from coronavirus, bringing death toll to 4

April 7, 2020 11:00 PM Sumiko Keil

MEXICALI, B.C. (KYMA, KECY)- A fourth person has died from the coronavirus in Mexicali, health officials reported Wednesday. The pandemic has invaded…