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NAFEC to host its 53rd Annual Air Show on Saturday

53rd annual air show to happen on Saturday, March 9 NAF EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC) is inviting the community to visit the base for its 53rd annual Air Show...

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Imperial County prepares for California Primary Election

Polls open at 7 a.m. PST and will close at 8 p.m. PST on Tuesday, March 5 IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Elections Office is preparing for the California Primary Election...

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IVC to conduct survey to choose new design for Desert Warriors mascot

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial Valley College (IVC) has announced the launch of a survey for people choose the design for the college's Desert Warriors mascot. In a press release, the survey...

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Blues, Brews, and BBQ featuring the 12th Annual Tri-tip Cook-Off happening...

City of Imperial's last event of its Signature Event Series season IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Imperial is excited to announce Blues, Brews, and BBQ featuring the 12th Annual Tri-Tip...

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California Primary Election polls closed

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Tires on fire east of Brawley

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Tires east of Brawley are on fire. The fire is in the area of Highway 115 and Highway 78. The Imperial County Fire Department is at the scene. KYMA will keep you...

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Top primary race candidates speak out

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Candidates for the U.S. Representative race for District 25 and the California State Assembly race for District 36 shared what they are tackling as they move...

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Imperial County Supervisor candidates speak out

California Primary was on Tuesday, March 5 IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Although ballots are still being counted, the county is seeing history in the making. It’s been over 40 years since...

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Man found guilty of stalking

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A man has been found guilty of two counts of stalking and two counts of violating a restraining order. The Imperial County District Attorney's Office said a jury...

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Erin Hamlin formally sentenced to two years supervised probation

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The mother of a suspect connected to the double-murder of a couple in Brawley was formally sentenced Thursday to two years of supervised probation. 47-year-old Erin...

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California Jaycee Foundation announces recipient of 2024 Vocational Scholarship

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The California Jaycee (CAJC) Foundation has named Jose Gutierrez, a student of San Pasqual Valley High School in Winterhaven, as one of the eight graduating high...

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Red Cross volunteers provide El Centro residents with free smoke alarms

Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster. Sound the Alarm event is a part of the national Red Cross Home Fire Campaign IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - 188 El Centro residents were...

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Flight of a lifetime, a Blue Angels ride along

Jailene Aguilera shares a preview of what you can expect at the El Centro Air Show IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are busy, back at their winter base in El Centro...

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Man dies after car crash on Friday morning

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - California Highway Patrol (CHP) said a man died after a crash on State Route 98 westbound west of Anderholt Road on Friday. CHP said a man was driving a 2020...

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The Museum of History in Granite previewed a new monument

FELICITY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Museum of History in Granite previewed a new monument Friday Jacques-Andre Istel presented the History of Humanity Award on Friday to Dr. Pasquale Lamaestra....

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Car crash leads to one person’s death, Calexico PD investigates

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Calexico Police Department (CPD) is investigating a car crash resulting in the death of a person who was possibly illegally crossing State Route (SR) 111. In a...

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“Live with Kelly and Mark” hosts post-Oscars show

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - "Live with Kelly and Mark" was back at the Dolby Theatre for their After Oscars Show. Kelly Ripa and her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, took over Hollywood for...

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One person dead in car crash, investigation ongoing

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Authorities in Imperial County are investigating a car crash that occurred Sunday night. In a press release by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash...

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New River Project’s third phase begins

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Although the last storm in our area damaged parts of the Calexico New River Project, the third phase of construction is now underway. This phase includes a water...

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Imperial County Air Pollution Control District introduces its new mascot “Air...

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District introduced its new mascot on Tuesday. His name is Air Justice or AJ and he is committed to giving us cleaner...

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Vehicle pursuit leads to fatal car crash in Imperial County

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector confirms that agents were involved in a vehicle pursuit that claimed the life of a driver. Footage obtained from Canal 66 in...

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Parents protest potential teacher layoffs at Westmorland Union Elementary...

WESTMORLAND, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Parents, students, and advocates say they will protest and stand in solidarity with those teachers who may be laid off by the end of the school year.  “We are...

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Yuma Fight League will host its first ‘Fight Weekend’ event at the Paradise...

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Fight League (YFL) will host its first Fight Weekend event at the Paradise Casino. The combat sports event will feature amateur athletes competing in...

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California Cinderella Pageant to have its state finals in Imperial County

Karina Bazarte sat down with one of the contestants and Director for the California Cinderella Pageant in Imperial County EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A magical state pageant will be hosted in the...

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New parking meters coming in July to Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Calexico will soon be the only city in Imperial County to have parking meters. The Calexico Interim Police Chief said the money collected will increase revenue to hire...

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Imperial County Firefighters Association hosting Flag Football Tournament to...

Local agencies will battle it out to take home the trophy IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Firefighters Association (ICFA) is hosting its 1st Public Safety Flag Football Tournament...

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Locals oppose the Oro Cruz project

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Quechan Tribe continues voicing its opposition to the Oro Cruz mining project, saying it would impact sacred land. The project is a mineral exploration...

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El Centro man dies from gunshot wounds early Friday morning

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The El Centro Police Department said a 49-year-old Hispanic man died from multiple gunshot wounds early Friday morning. Officers responded to the report in the area of...

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Father and son arrested for attempted murder

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A father and son were arrested and accused of shooting at a person. The El Centro Police Department said officers responded to the report of a home invasion on...

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Man found guilty of threatening an officer

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial County District Attorney's Office said a jury returned a guilty verdict against Joshua Nussbaum for multiple charges including threatening a police...

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Red Bull Sand Scramble kicks off in Glamis

The Red Bull Sand Scramble kicks off in Glamis with races starting on Saturday GLAMIS, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The 2024 Red Bull Sand Scramble kicks off in Glamis on Saturday morning with races starting...

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One hiker injured, rescue underway near Jacumba Hot Springs

UPDATE (6:31 PM): According to Imperial County, the incident occurred near Incopah, about 45 minutes west of El Centro. ICFD says they tried to get to the hikers, but were unsuccessful, and says Mercy...

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Imperial County Fire responds to fire in Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) is responding to a fire in Calexico Saturday. According to ICFD, the fire is occurring in the area of Pan American Street,...

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Driver in stolen vehicle killed in crash following chase

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that the driver who was killed in a car crash following a pursuit on March 8 was driving a stolen vehicle. "We learned...

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California Mid-Winter Fair releases statistics for this year’s fair

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The California Mid-Winter Fair that just wrapped up in Imperial County was a success. The fair team says paid admissions were up by 13%. Food concessions were...

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City of Imperial appoints new police chief

Chief Aaron Reel brings a great deal of experience and a strong commitment to public safety to his new role IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Imperial announced it has appointed Aaron Reel...

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Oro Cruz mining project rejected

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has rejected the Oro Cruz mining project in a three-to-one vote. The project was meant to be a mineral exploration...

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Imperial Valley Respite celebrates 40 years

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial Valley Respite has announced its 40th anniversary of dedication and service to the community. In a press release, "Since its inception in 1983," the Respite...

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Quechan Tribe establishes effort to block mining project

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Locals are reacting to the news that a potential mining project in our area has hit a roadblock. The block means it's back to the drawing board for the Southern...

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Local college and university partner to expand cross-border education

IVC and CETYS University will continue to explore pathways to increase access to educational opportunities and resources in an affordable way IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial Valley...

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Efforts to stop lay-offs at Westmorland Union Elementary School District...

Karina Bazarte spoke with the superintendent and the school site council president about this ongoing issue WESTMORLAND, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Employees and educators at the Westmorland Union...

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Imperial County held its 2024 State of the County Address

HEBER, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Highlighting achievements across Imperial County over the past year and looking ahead to the future. Imperial County hosted its 2024 State of the County Address ceremony...

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Man arrested in Imperial County for murder of mother and kids

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was arrested in Imperial County this past weekend after allegedly killing a mother and her two kids in North Carolina. A Charlotte woman and her two young children...

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Fathers take action for children with special needs

Karina Bazarte sat down with two parents who shared how proposed state budget cuts will greatly impact their lives IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Fathers make a stand for children with special...

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Man arrested in Imperial County after mother and kids found dead in North...

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Sheriff's Office (ICSO) arrested 35-year-old Benjamin Taylor on March 16 in connection to the murders of a mother and her two kids in...

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Calexico to have its fun Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Calexico will present its Easter Egg Hunt this weekend for everyone to enjoy. The egg-citing hunt will be on Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m. at Crummett Park...

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Apply for T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant to be awarded up to $50K for a community...

Need some assistance making the project you've been working on come to life? T-Mobile is here to help YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - T-Mobile's investing $25 million in 500 rural towns, including the...

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Calexico West Port of Entry’s SENTRI vehicle and pedestrian processing lanes...

CBP will make the program permanent after its success CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that the Calexico West Port of Entry will permanently have...

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Video circulating on social media shows student being attacked

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A disturbing video of a student being attacked by two other students in Calexico is going viral. The Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) said the attack happened...

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Vehicle stolen in fake tow truck scam

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - In a surveillance video, a tow truck is seen towing a white truck within seconds. The only problem is it's not a real tow truck company, it's a scam all to steal...

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