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How Santa Claus will deliver presents safely in the Covid-19 pandemic, explained by kids

December 19, 2020 4:00 AM CNN

It’s a family tradition for the Hakerem family to leave cookies out on the dining room or kitchen table for Santa Claus when he delivers…

Getting the Covid-19 vaccine was emotional yet exciting for these healthcare workers

December 19, 2020 1:59 AM CNN

An otherwise stoic emergency room physician found himself overcome with emotion as he got the Covid-19 vaccine this week. After months of treating…

A dog was hit by a car and peppered with shotgun pellets. Now, she’s found a grateful forever family

December 19, 2020 1:00 AM CNN

Tammi, an adorable 9-month-old retriever, arrived at the San Antonio Humane Society last month with with multiple injuries, including shotgun pellets…

FDA authorizes a second vaccine as average daily cases and deaths hit records

December 19, 2020 12:58 AM CNN, Jenny Day

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday night authorized a second coronavirus vaccine for emergency use as Covid-19 hospitalizations rose to…

Two 12-year-old boys made $250,000 during the pandemic and are giving back to local animal shelters

December 19, 2020 12:03 AM CNN

Like most 12-year-olds, Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi love their family Christmas traditions, like making cookies and wrapping gifts. But most of all, they…

A puppy rescued from the jaws of alligator has been honored as a ‘Deputy Dog’

December 18, 2020 10:59 PM CNN

A 4-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is now a Florida sheriff’s office “Deputy Dog” after being rescued from an alligator…

Siblings die of Covid-19 just one week apart

December 18, 2020 9:47 PM CNN

Adelita Cruz Trevino, 39, and Nicolas Trevino, 35, were not only siblings, they were best friends. Both died of Covid-19 just one week apart. They…

Yuma County sends out ancillary kits as first COVID-19 vaccine shipment expected next week

December 18, 2020 5:24 PM Adonis Albright

With thousands of doses of the coronavirus vaccine on the way to Yuma County next week, the county is sending out ancillary kits to medical…

Man sentenced to life without parole in racially motivated killings at Kentucky grocery store

December 18, 2020 9:09 PM CNN

The families of two people murdered in a racially motivated killing at a suburban grocery store in Kentucky have finally seen justice. Gregory Bush…

Help available to foster families ahead of the holidays

December 18, 2020 12:28 PM Arlette Yousif

These are hard times for many local families, and foster families in particular are feeling the pinch of the pandemic economy. Fortunately for them,…

Third Alaskan health care worker has allergic reaction to Covid-19 vaccine

December 18, 2020 8:20 PM CNN

For the third time in three days, an Alaska health care worker had an allergic reaction after receiving a dose of the new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. A…

Imperial Valley Motorcycle Riders hold toy run this weekend

December 18, 2020 3:51 PM Joe Teposte, Brandon Mejia

Abate 38 and the Imperial Valley Motorcycle Riders are hosting their annual run. But, this year they will not hold their annual lunch, due to the…

Threat of another government shutdown hangs over Washington as Covid relief talks drag on

December 18, 2020 1:49 PM CNN, Brandon Mejia

Congressional leaders had set a Friday deadline to approve a $900 billion pandemic relief deal and tie that proposal to a $1.4 trillion funding…

First Imperial County frontline workers get coronavirus vaccine

December 18, 2020 4:35 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

The first Imperial County healthcare workers have received the Valley’s first coronavirus…

Calexico police officer fired on sexual misconduct allegations

December 18, 2020 2:28 PM Gianella Ghiglino

A Calexico police officer was fired on December 8 due to allegations of sexual misconduct.…

Prepare for big tickets for texting in Arizona

December 18, 2020 12:16 PM Crystal Jimenez

Starting New Years Day, police officers in parts of Arizona will now be required, if not already doing so, to cite those caught on their phones while…