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Longtime Arizona journalist, author Jana Bommersbach dies at 78
Jana Bommersbach was an award-winning investigative reporter for the Phoenix New Times, a regular columnist for Phoenix Magazine and she wrote the authoritative story of one of Arizona’s crime legends in the book "The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd." She died this week after a long illness. Bommersbach was...
CLASS OF 2024: Calexico Offers ‘Second Chance’ at Graduation
CALEXICO — How many of us would have welcomed an opportunity to try something again after failing one time? Second chances can be powerful motivators. That is exactly the case for 39 lucky students in Calexico, who were granted the opportunity of a second chance at graduating high school during a ceremony on Wednesday evening, July 17. These students faced obstacles and challenges throughout their academic careers that led them to fall behind in the credits necessary to graduate.
Shooting In DHS Leaves 1 Person Dead
Desert Hot Springs Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others hurt late Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurrred just before 5 in the afternoon on Two Bunch Palms Trail just east of the Von’s Shopping Center in town, near Desert Springs Middle School. The...
Another Mexican gray wolf is captured, released after she strays north of I-40 in Arizona
Another Mexican gray wolf has strayed from the designated recovery area for the endangered species, according to wildlife agencies. A female wolf, known as Mexican wolf F2979, was captured by USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services last week northwest of Flagstaff. After performing a health check and giving the wolf a radio collar to track her movements, wolf managers released the animal back into the wild.
EC Police receive sizable grant from Cannabis Tax
EL CENTRO— El Centro City Council approved on Tuesday, July 16, the 2024-25 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, after a presentation by the El Centro Police Commander Rene McNish at the El Centro City Council Chambers. The El Centro Police Department was conditionally approved for the Cannabis Tax Fund...
Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor who got his start in Yuma, dies at 78
News host, journalist and anchor Lou Dobb, who got his start in Yuma, has passed away at the age of 78. The post Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor who got his start in Yuma, dies at 78 appeared first on KYMA.
Man killed, two others shot in Desert Hot Springs
One man died and two others were injured after they were shot in Desert Hot Springs on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at just before 5 p.m. in the 66800 block of Two Bunch Palms Trail, which is directly north of Desert Springs Middle School, Police Chief Jim Henson said.
Excessive heat warning issued for Coachella Valley again; will it stay under 120 this time?
Coachella Valley residents are being warned that temperatures are about to take another jump this weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service has issued another excessive heat warning for the Coachella Valley, beginning at 11 a.m. Friday and continuing through at least 9 p.m. Sunday. ...
Border Search Yields More Than $750,000 in Cash Concealed in Tire
Border officers at a nearby Port of Entry intercepted $756,980 in unreported currency hidden in a vehicle during a recent search, officials said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers performing outbound operations at the. Calexico East Port of Entry just after 4 p.m. July 10 encountered a 35-year-old man driving...
City of Somerton to start operating new water tank
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Somerton started operating a new water tank. The capacity is of 1.3 million gallons. Somerton's mayor says this will help with the city's growth and development. "We are going to have the capacity to bring new business,o provide water. Our sewer plant...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Free Toffee Ice Cream Bars from Brandini
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Free Toffee Ice Cream Bars from Brandini. This Sunday, in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, local favorite Brandini Toffee is offering free Toffee Ice Cream Bars at their three stores in Palm Springs. From noon to 4 p.m., enjoy a delicious vanilla ice cream bar dipped in Belgian milk chocolate and rolled in Brandini’s signature toffee crumbles. Founder Brandon Weimer invites everyone to join the festivities and enjoy this sweet treat on the house.
Email Retention Issue Placed on Pause Until August
PALM DESERT — A plan to set email retention at College of the Desert to three years of history, thereby reducing retention by four years effective July 25 has been temporarily halted at the request of Area 4 Trustee and former Superintendent/President Joel Kinnamon. “There is something that has...
CVRep announces 2024-25 season, including 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and other favorites
Coachella Valley Repertory has announced its 2024-25 season with five fresh productions making their way to the downtown Cathedral City theater. This upcoming season marks the professional regional theater's 16th year bringing plays and musicals to the desert, and the lineup will showcase five award-winning shows that are all making their CV Rep premiere: “Next to Normal,” “The 39 Steps,” “The Light in the Plaza,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Other Desert Cities.”
Palm Springs Power’s Historic Streak Ends; Local Athletes Eye Olympic Glory
NBC Palm Springs Sports Desk with Tim O’Brien – July 17, 2024. In a surprising turn, the Palm Springs Power’s 51-game winning streak came to an end as they prepare for their regular season finale with a stellar 32-1 record. The California Premier Collegiate League championship series kicks off this Saturday at Palm Springs Stadium. Meanwhile, local beach volleyball players Sarah Hughes and Kelly Chang, college friends turned Olympic teammates, are gearing up for the Paris Olympics, hoping their renewed partnership will lead to gold. Tune in to NBC Palm Springs for full Olympic coverage starting July 26.
Brawley City Council to add Sales Tax Measure on November ballot
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Brawley City Council will be adding a resolution to place a 1% Transactions and Use Tax measure on the November 2024 ballot. The raise known as the Brawley Public Safety, Streets, Essential Services Measure will add 1% to sales tax citywide. “Providing community services...
Nearly 30 rifles found during traffic stop in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A large amount of rifles, magazines and ammo were found by El Centro Sector agents, according to U.S. Border Patrol. BP says agents stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit on the evening of July 1. A K-9 team alerted agents of suspicious items in the back of the vehicle.
At 20, Nick Dunlap shows bright PGA Tour future with fast start at Barracuda Championship
Entering January's The American Express tournament, Nick Dunlap was an amateur college golfer and sophomore at the University of Alabama who wanted to one day turn pro but figured that was years away. That changed with a magical four days in La Quinta, Calif., as Dunlap became the first amateur...
Structural Fire Contained at Single-Story Desert Hot Springs Residence
Firefighters contained a residential fire at a single-story residence in Desert Hot Springs Thursday. The blaze was first reported in the 18600 block of Ford Avenue at 4:09 a.m. Thursday, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement. RCFD personnel were able to contain the flames within an hour. Officials...
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