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Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District Dissolved for Good
The Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the dissolution of the Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District (HMHD), as mandated by Assembly Bill (AB) 918 at their July 25 meeting. This move ends years of criticism and dissatisfaction with the district, which many in Calexico have long deemed a failed governing board.
CBS 13 SPORTS: Tucson area little league team advances to national World Series
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Little League World Series will now feature a team out of Tucson, and how local golfers in Yuma will be able to take on other competitors for a good cause, all in Friday's sportscast. Article Topic Follows: Sports. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION. KYMA...
Shots fired at Villa Nueva Apartments
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Reports say shots were fired at Villa Nueva Apartments. A few Yuma Police Department vehicles responded to the alert at 750 S. 15th Ave. This is an ongoing story and we will update as soon as we receive more information. Article Topic Follows: Crime. BE...
Newest Student Summer Mural Revealed
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Nearly a dozen hand picked local students worked together to beautify Yuma, by creating a mural at the Joe Henry Optimist Center. They wanted to focus on what Yuma means to them by including different parts with each having a unique meaning. “And so he...
Red Cross sees an increase in summer home fires
Red Cross says they see an increase in home fires during the summer. They responds to a disaster every 8 minutes in the U.S. Over the last year, they said they’ve responded to over 55 home fires in Yuma and helped over 200 people. The post Red Cross sees an increase in summer home fires appeared first on KYMA.
Celebrate National Chicken Finger Day at Raising Cane’s!
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Who doesn't love chicken? Well the folks at Raising Cane's in Yuma want to make sure that chicken is at the top of everyone's mind this Saturday as they celebrate National Chicken Finger Day. In honor of the national holiday, Raising Cane's is giving away a free chicken finger to The post Celebrate National Chicken Finger Day at Raising Cane’s! appeared first on KYMA.
Local doctor Prakshep Bhatt wins Best Screenplay Award at 2024 Chandler International Film Festival
A local doctor, Dr.Prakshep Bhatt, won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2024 Chandler International Film Festival. The post Local doctor Prakshep Bhatt wins Best Screenplay Award at 2024 Chandler International Film Festival appeared first on KYMA.
Yuma Way Promoted in New Campaign
The City of Yuma recently unveiled this year’s Yuma Way campaign at an employee appreciation event in June. This year’s theme, “The Yuma Way in Action Together” highlights the power of teamwork and collaboration in delivering exceptional services to the community. The campaign features employees in a series of posters and videos showcasing how they work together to serve the residents of Yuma.
Johnson calls out Harris for illegal voting ‘catastrophe’ during border visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) targeted Vice President Kamala Harris during a border visit to Southern California, blaming her for allowing noncitizens to vote. Johnson’s comments came as he visited the San Ysidro Port of Entry alongside Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) on Friday. The Republican leader called San Diego “the epicenter of the Biden-Harris border […]
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
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