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First came news of a vaccine. Now come the scams.
The newly-approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is slowly making its way across the US. But those eagerly waiting their turn need to beware of dangerous…
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Yuma man formally charged in connection with drive-by shooting
A Yuma man accused of carrying out a drive-by shooting in the early morning hours last Thursday faced a judge on Monday for the first time.…
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ECRMC staffing problems continue amid COVID-19 patient surge
Dr. Adolphe Edward says ECRMC doesn’t have a problem with space, it has a problem with having enough staff to care for all the…
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Homeless person suspected of starting structure fire
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), It’s been a busy 24 hours for several fire departments in Imperial County. They’ve had a handful of structure…
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Trump administration finalizes rollback of showerhead standards
The US Department of Energy on Tuesday finalized a pair of new rules rolling back water efficiency standards on showerheads and other consumer…
Continue Reading Utah university board votes to drop ‘Dixie’ from name after recent grads worried it affected job prospects
Dixie State University in Utah is considering a name change after a recent study found the school’s name had negative connotations and affected…
Continue Reading California activates ‘mass fatality’ program over rising Covid-19 infections, buys more body bags
The day after California began its Covid-19 vaccination rollout, the state activated its “mass fatality” program, including the purchase…
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Local Links: Yuma attraction offers four-legged fun
Desert Horse Adventures (DHA) is trying to bring a little outdoors fun to people amid the pandemic.…
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Pfizer vaccine expected to arrive in Imperial County this week
As neighboring counties like Los Angeles and San Diego receive their first shipments of vaccines, Imperial County is still awaiting its…
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The Foothills Parade of Lights kicks off this Friday
It’s been a Foothills tradition for more than three decades. What started as just a few dune buggies, has grown to more than a hundred vehicles.…
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Sen. Kelly says COVID relief bill needs to happen before holiday
Many Arizonans are wondering about the future of their health and…
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Over 1.6 million US children have had coronavirus infections since the pandemic began, pediatricians say
The number of cases continues to…
Continue Reading More than 4 million people in the US traveled for Thanksgiving, new data shows
Despite a growing number of Covid-related travel restrictions nationwide and caution from the federal government, more than 4 million people in the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine stickers could encourage people to get vaccinated
Could wearing a Covid-19 vaccine sticker after you get vaccinated really encourage other people to do the same? Experts and the US Centers for…
Continue Reading The FDA authorizes a fully at-home test as more Covid-19 patients are hospitalized than ever before
Here are the numbers, locally.…
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AMLO congratulates Biden on his win
Mexico’s president announced Tuesday he’s finally offered President-elect Joe Biden congratulations on his victory. …
Continue Reading Coronavirus is killing his Michigan bowling alley so he wrote this emotional ‘obituary’
“She is dying. Something is killing her and she is being told that she needs to be sacrificed. Her death will save lives.” So wrote…
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As she was getting the Covid-19 vaccine, this doctor found out she’d lost her 27th patient to the virus
Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor was among the first in Kentucky to receive the new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine Monday, but she describes the moment as…
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MacKenzie Scott donates $4.2 billion to 384 organizations, focusing on the underserved
MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday her second major charitable contribution of the year, giving away nearly $4.2 billion to 384 organizations as…
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