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California counties await mask, social distancing guidance

May 14, 2021 5:00 AM The Associated Press

It wasn’t clear whether California would adopt new health guidelines after the federal government said fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face…

Bill legalizing drug-testing strips heads to Ducey’s desk

May 14, 2021 4:52 AM The Associated Press, Dominique Newland

The Arizona House has approved legislation legalizing test strips that can detect the presence of the potent opiate fentanyl and potentially help…

Biden team moves swiftly to tackle pipeline political peril

May 13, 2021 5:07 AM The Associated Press, Christian Galeno

The Biden administration swung aggressively into action after a primary gasoline pipeline fell prey to a cyberattack — understanding that the…

Arizona state-run clinic begins vaccinating 12-15 year olds

May 13, 2021 12:04 PM Crystal Jimenez

The Yuma state-run COVID-19 vaccination site opened it’s doors Thursday morning to children 12-15 years old.…

Pfizer gets green light for ages 12-15 in the Valley

May 13, 2021 12:19 PM Arlette Yousif

Imperial County kids ages 12 to 15 can now roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Imperial County Public Health Department sent out a…

U.S. Marshals arrest fugitive wanted for sexual assault of a minor in Yuma

May 13, 2021 6:34 PM Lisa Sturgis, Jenny Day

U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a Yuma man wanted for the kidnap and sexual assault of a…

Imperial County parent voices her concerns over lack of in-person learning

May 13, 2021 6:33 PM Wiley Jawhary

One parent reached out telling us her kids have been struggling and that two hours in person just isn’t enough.…

Biden administration expands effort to identify vulnerable migrant families in Mexico for entry into US

May 13, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration plans to coordinate with nongovernmental organizations to identify vulnerable migrant families in Mexico and allow them to…

AWC kicks off graduation season today

May 13, 2021 12:49 PM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Time to throw your hats in the air Class of 2021! The Arizona Western College is celebrating its students with two ceremonies starting…

BREAKING NEWS: Updated CDC guidance says people vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors

May 13, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

Calling it “an exciting and powerful moment,” the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is to announce Thursday that people…

Imperial County offering COVID vaccine to children ages 12 to 15

May 13, 2021 8:38 AM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Dr. Stephen Munday said, “Offering the vaccine to a younger population will be another way to get our community to immunity much…

Phoenix teacher arrested in Chicago for alleged sexual relationship with student

May 13, 2021 8:00 AM Sumiko Keil

Phoenix teacher arrested on suspicion of having sexual relationship with a…

U.S. stops flying migrant families across southern border states

May 13, 2021 7:46 AM Sumiko Keil

U.S. officials say they are still expelling families with children to Mexico without allowing them to seek…

U.S. files first trade complaint with Mexico under USMCA

May 13, 2021 4:58 AM The Associated Press

The United States filed its first labor complaint with Mexico Wednesday under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after an old-guard union was…

Vetoed Arizona sex education bill coming back with changes

May 13, 2021 4:53 AM The Associated Press

Arizona already has some of the most restrictive sex education laws in the country, with no requirement that schools teach the subject. It is one of…

The Imperial Irrigation District is encouraging residents to conserve energy this summer.

May 12, 2021 5:54 PM Wiley Jawhary

The IID plans on issuing alerts this summer letting residents know if their energy usage is too high. EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – With summer on…