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Public comments previously absent from San Luis, Arizona council meetings

2 weeks ago | kyma.com | Marcos Icahuate |Abraham Retana

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - For the last couple of San Luis, Arizona city council meetings, the call to the public section was not a part of the agenda. Some residents voiced how upset they were over this decision and reached out to News 11. We spoke with the mayor who shares why this portion of the meeting was temporarily removed from the agenda. About 10 residents walked into Wednesday night’s council meeting with signs to tell the city council to put the call for comments back in the agenda.
IID celebrates Earth Day by highlighting renewable resources

2 weeks ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana |Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says it's celebrating Earth Day by highlighting its focus on entirely renewable resources. Since 2018, the IID says its had a 100% coal free resource portfolio. It's holding an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 12. The IIID plans to bring the community together and give mother nature a hand too.
Crossroads Mission hosting Drive-Thru BBQ

2 weeks ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana |Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local non-profit is hosting a fundraiser for a good cause. Crossroads Mission is having a Drive-thru Barbeque on Friday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Motel 8 parking lot on 17th Street and Riley Avenue near Navy Federal Credit Union. All proceeds will go towards a much needed facility.
Local families build their own houses through non-profit organization

3 weeks ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana |Marcos Icahuate

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A non-profit organization gives local families a key to their new home in San Luis, Arizona. 11 families participated in the self-help program by Comite de Bienestar. They worked together along with a construction company to build their houses. One new home owner says this a dream comng true. "Building our own house gives an extra value to our lives and very happy," said Carmen Oliveros, a new house owner.
States can now stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft drinks

3 weeks ago | kyma.com | Marcos Icahuate |Miriam Cristal Ordonez

By Marcos Icahuate, CBS News, Miriam Ordonez New Published March 28, 2025 12:08 PM (KYMA, KECY/ CBS) - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that states can stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft drinks. Kennedy Jr. made the announcement during a meeting with West Virginia's state governor, who signed a legislation banning certain foods. West Virginia is the first to band food containing seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives.
Mexico President to visit San Luis, Mexico this weekend

4 weeks ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana |Marcos Icahuate

By Abraham Retana, Marcos Icahuate New Published March 27, 2025 5:46 PM SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA, KECY) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting San Luis, Mexico this weekend. This is her first visit to San Luis since taking office. She's taking part in a hospital groundbreaking, but some locals feel this shouldn't be the only matter she should be addressing during her visit. They want her main focus to be about how she will tackle violence on the streets of san luis.
Students sports registration at risk in Brawley

1 month ago | kyma.com | Marcos Icahuate |Carolina Garcia

By Marcos Icahuate, Carolina Garcia New Published March 25, 2025 4:28 PM BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - More than half of Brawley's youth soccer players and cheerleaders are at risk of dropping out. Each student has to pay $450 dollars to register. The children who participate in this youth sports program are from six to 12 years old. Currently the program has only one sponsor, so they're looking for more companies and locals to help these young athletes.
Over 20 people charged in Imperial Valley in connection to drug trafficking organization

1 month ago | kyma.com | Jailene Aguilera |Marcos Icahuate

United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of California By Jailene Aguilera, Marcos Icahuate New Published March 20, 2025 3:45 PM EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A major drug trafficking take down happened in Imperial County on Thursday. The Department of Justice announced Thursday afternoon that 22 alleged members of a local violent drug trafficking organization were charged in the Imperial Valley.
Local lawmakers in support of water reducing bill

1 month ago | kyma.com | Marcos Icahuate |Jailene Aguilera

(KYMA, KECY) - Two local lawmakers are in support of a bill that they say would solve the state's housing crisis. Arizona State Representative Nick Kupper says Senate Bill 1114 would allow housing developments on pause to move forward in Buckeye and Phoenix by reducing the amount of water permitted for each house to be developed. The legislation, which is also sponsored by Senator Tim Dunn, reduces projected water demand by 15%.
YCSO to help winter visitors check their homes while away

1 month ago | kyma.com | Abraham Retana |Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is encouraging winter visitors to sign up for a program to help keep their home safe while they're away. As many winter visitors get ready to travel to their summer homes, YCSO is offering the vacation home watch program. It’s a free service where YCSO volunteers keep an eye on their property.