Abraham Retana

6 days ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A fire broke out Friday morning in the area of Engler Avenue and 13th Street. Rural Metro Fire and Yuma Fire worked together to contain a fire at an auto parts shop north of Yuma Palms. The fire started around 9 a.m. at Engler Avenue near 13th Street. Rural Metro says a brush fire got into the building and spread to the lot with crushed cars and chemicals. One person working on-site was burned and taken to Onvida Health. Two Rural Metro firemen were injured.

6 days ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana

New Published May 8, 2025 4:47 PM EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Two people connected to the murder of a Calipatria resident were back in court Thursday, where they learned about DNA evidence tied to the case. 22-year-old Johvan Herrero and 25-year-old Xochitl Arce were arrested for the murder of 28-year-old Nicholas Spence in January. Herrero's defense attorney asked the judge for more time to receive DNA results that could be used as evidence in the case.

1 week ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Local nursing students were honored for their accomplishments in the classroom. Nearly 30 Arizona Western College nursing students were inducted into the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Honor Society. They represent academic excellence and community service. "Arizona Western College is part of the Organization of Associate Degree Nurses and they allow us to develop a chapter here of our honor society. We are the official iota-theta chapter society here.

1 week ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana

By Abraham Retana, Marcos Icahuate New Published May 6, 2025 5:47 PM EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of El Centro launches a new system to keep the community informed about a variety of topics happening with the city. The mass notification system started last March as a new way to communicate between the city and the residents. “It’s another tool to communicate with our residents.

1 week ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - More questions than answers following a newborn found in a hotel trash can. We spoke with the Yuma police chief about the case and he shared a few things authorities are asking for during their investigation. The case is still in the early stages. Yuma Police Chief Thomas Garrity is asking the mother of the child to step up. “What I am asking for is the mother to come forward, come talk to the detectives.