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13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
LOS ANGELES - A California teen continues to make waves after qualifying for the Olympic trials this summer. Swimming prodigy Gabi Brito has already broken records in California. At just 13 years old, she swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds. Her phenomenal time made her the fastest 13-year-old to swim the event in Southern California, which then earned her a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic trials.
EC Fire Department conducts a 3-year strategic plan survey
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Fire Department is developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan and wants the public's opinion through an online survey. This strategic plan, with your valuable input, will be crucial in shaping the department's future. It will serve as a roadmap, outlining the steps needed to achieve the community and department's goals and bring about continuous growth and improvement, fostering a brighter future for all.
Uncooperative and Bloody, Man Moves from Downtown to Cesar Chavez
CALEXICO — Roughly three hours apart and at two separate locations, authorities were called out to reports of a bloodied man — it turned out each bloodied man was the same person, and police got little cooperation or information from either encounter. First reported at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday,...
Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy, 7 stores closing in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After more than 130 years in the furniture and electronics business, Conn’s HomePlus has filed for bankruptcy and will close some stores in Arizona. The Texas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Conn’s Inc. has more than $2.4 billion in total assets...
Horse collapses and dies at Del Mar, second equine death in three days
A 3-year-old filly from Florida has died at Del Mar, the track's second fatality in three days. Savanah Lady collapsed and died after a workout at the track Tuesday, according to the California Horse Racing Board, which described it as a "sudden death." The CHRB defines sudden death as "an...
Humane Society of Yuma asking community support for influx of puppies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) has an influx of puppies and are asking for community support to give the animals the care they need. HSOY says they have taken in 63 puppies since July 1 and have been receiving the attention they need. However, HSOY reminds the community that young animals without their mothers could impact their health and development.
Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Yuma Proving Ground, a First for a Sitting Governor in Two Decades
YUMA — For the first time in about two decades, a sitting Arizona Governor has visited Yuma Proving Ground, Army officials say. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs receieved a briefing from Colonel John Nelson, YPG Commander, before an overflight of the post’s ranges, witnessing the testing of an Abrams tank, and visiting the Military Freefall School’s wind tunnel.
Clairemont man who opposed complex for homeless seniors: It was ‘blessing in disguise'
As San Diego looks for ways to address the housing crisis, oftentimes the plan is to build more developments, more shelters, more places for people to live. Sometimes, new housing generates controversy and even strong opposition from those who live around it. In 2018, one complex in Clairemont did just...
Arizona senator accused of going 71 in a 35 mph speed zone receives ticket months later
PHOENIX — Back in March, State Senator Justine Wadsack of District 17 was pulled over by the Tucson Police Department for speeding. According to a conversation with 12News and bodycam footage first obtained by Tucson Sentinel, the department said Sen. Wadsack was recorded going 71 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Former Holtville Council Member Layton Returns to Vacant Post
HOLTVILLE — What’s old is new again on the Holtville City Council with the appointment of former council member Richard Layton to fill the seat left vacant by resignation of council member Ginger Ward. One among seven Holtville residents who applied to fill the final five months of...
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