Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA)- The second annual all women’s hike is back this year!
The event will take place October 19 at 5:00 a.m. at Telegraph Pass.
Attendees are asks to bring three or more canned food items so they can collect and donate to the Yuma Food Bank. You’re are also encouraged to wear pink!
To sign up click here.
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County participated in a “No Kings” Protest Saturday morning.
The protest took place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the corners of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street.
This was a peaceful movement that united people across the country to fight against dictatorship.
Two protesters shared why they participated in Saturday’s protests.
“I had to come because with my silence, that makes it okay…and it’s not okay. I don’t like the term that has happened to my government,” said Sandra Stubbs, a protester.
“For the first time in my life, I’m worried about my country,” said Jimmie Robinson, another protester.
According to Yuma County Indivisible, about 500 people participated in Saturday’s protest.
Charles Christian
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While people are more aware of skincare in the sunshine of summer, autumn brings its own challenges for your skin.
Ultraviolet rays from the sun are still a factor as the temperature drops. The American Academy of Dermatology says the combination of falling outdoor temperatures, rising indoor temperatures and dry air can disrupt the skin’s barrier in the fall and into the winter.
Natalie Duncan, a physician’s assistant at Epiphany Dermatology in St. Joseph, said as fall begins, it’s common to see more flare-ups of chronic skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and overly dry skin.
“One of the things we really try to encourage people to do is to emphasize maintaining of the skin barrier,” Duncan said. “What that looks like for most people is ‘moisturizer, moisturizer, moisturizer.’”
Duncan recommends a daily skin routine that shows awareness of not only the cooler and drier conditions, but also remains aware of the importance of sun protection.
“UV rays don’t go away in the fall,” she said. “Sunscreen or lotions with a high SPF protection are still recommended, even in the fall. This is especially true if you plan to be outside.”
The American Academy of Dermatology’s website suggests a “survival kit” for when the seasons change. This kit should include a facial cleanser, a body cleanser, a body moisturizer, skin rejuvenating products, and sunscreen. The site adds that year-round sunscreen is recommended for all areas not covered by clothing.
Duncan added that if a normal skin routine or consistent moisturizer is not working on key areas, or if your skin shows signs of ongoing flare-ups or bouts of eczema, a trip to the dermatologist can usually provide a relatively quick solution.
“Many times the skin just needs extra help,” Duncan said, “and prescription medications can often work quickly on problem areas.”
For daily moisturizers, dermatologists recommend gentle, fragrance-free products. For more recommendations, contact your local dermatologist.
Carter Ostermiller
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Shop St. Joseph holiday program is inching closer as the winter months approach.
The program starts Wednesday, Nov. 12, and ends Monday, Dec. 15.
Participating retailers are giving one free Shop St. Joseph ticket to shoppers and then another ticket for every $10 spent for a chance to win prizes.
Participation is available for traditional shops, restaurants and service providers; however, Chamber members receive a discount on the cost.
There is a $10,000 grand prize and a $2,500 prize. Shop Small Business Bonus drawing will be on Dec. 17. Smaller second-chance prizes will be available.
Businesses looking to participate in the program will need to pay a small fee, but the cost differs depending on business size.
Chamber members who own his or her own business and have only one additional employee will need to pay $100; two to five employees, $200; six or more employees, $250.
Businesses that aren’t Chamber members and have five or fewer employees will pay $300. If a non-Chamber member has six or more employees, the price is $375.
Applications to register for all business types can be found at saintjoseph.com.
News-Press NOW
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Elementary students at St. Joseph Christian School tapped into their musical talents to honor the nation’s upcoming semi-quincentennial anniversary.
Students in first through sixth grades released a two-and-a-half-minute music video called “This Land is Your Land” at a recent Faith Promise event. The video also coincides with SJCS’s annual theme of “Let Freedom Ring.”
The video was a collaboration with the Development Office and the elementary music department, led by Sharon Waters. It was produced by longtime SJCS parent and former teacher, Steve Juhl.
Faith Promise events at SJCS are used to provide financial assistance for families and to meet other financial needs not covered by tuition.
The focus of current fundraising at the school is to help cover the need-based tuition assistance for over 115 qualifying families.
Additionally, SJCS is nearing completion of its over $10 million gymnasium and classroom construction, some of which is shown in the music video.
The school has reached nearly 99% of the capital campaign goal for its construction project.
Shay Lawson
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With E-bikes growing in popularity, Riverside County Sheriff’s (RSO) deputies are making sure riders know how to stay safe on the road.
Paul Abrego, Deputy Sheriff, said the RSO traffic team held an e-bike safety course open to the public on Saturday, inviting riders of all ages to learn about new E-bike laws, safe riding practices and braking techniques.
“We’re open to everyone,” Abrego said. “We teach them road safety, the new E-bike laws and everything to keep safe on the road.”
Deputies demonstrated braking distances at different speeds, showing how much longer it takes to stop when riders only use a rear brake — a common mistake for distracted riders.
They also guided participants through a hands-on course that included U-turns, zigzags and “steer clear” drills — simulating how to avoid unexpected hazards on the road.
“We just want to make sure the public’s safe,” Abrego said. “Some parents buy E-bikes that are too powerful for their kids and don’t realize it. That’s why we’re out here — to educate, have fun and bring in the family.”
Abrego said RSO plans to host more E-bike safety events across the Coachella Valley ridership continues to rise.
The event happened at Palm Desert Civic Center.
Free appointments are available for 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Call 760-393-3260 for more information.
Adrik Vargas
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 243 into law, introducing new safeguards for users of AI chatbots.
The legislation mandates that chatbots direct individuals expressing suicidal thoughts to crisis hotlines like 988 and implement age verification measures.
The law requires chatbots to remind minors every three hours that they are interacting with artificial intelligence and prohibits sharing explicit content with users under 18.
Sage Herrera, an AI user, believes these safeguards can assist individuals in crisis.
“Because there’s a lot of people that don’t know exactly how to reach out for help. So, I feel like that can give that person that little extra push in the right direction to seeking help,” Herrera said.
However, some users remain cautious about sharing personal information with AI.
Vicente Montenegro said, “I usually use it more kind of like technical stuff. I think, it’s better off like that.”
He expressed concerns about the potential misuse of personal data, saying, “I mean, they can manipulate a lot of information or I don’t know, I just it’s kind of dark just to put your mental health situation out there.”
SB 243 is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter in AI user safety. For more information, visit the official announcement here.
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The fall season is here and so is the fun. The Fourth Annual Yuma County Fall Fest is underway at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, bringing food, rides, and family entertainment all weekend long.
Local vendors are showing off their best as crowds enjoy the cool weather and festive atmosphere.
Raiden Regon, who runs a popular lemonade stand, says it’s all about keeping things fresh and classic.
“We got the regular lemonade here, just the original. We put the fresh fruit in with the lemons. The strawberry is a good popular one for us. Good stuff, classics right there,” Rego said.
Over at Mimi’s Hot Dog Party, vendor Maria says their Philly cheesesteaks and loaded curly fries are fan favorites.
“Here at Mimi’s, we offer the best Philly cheesesteak, and our loaded curly fries are to die for,” she said.
The festival is packed with rides, games, and plenty of fall-themed fun for all ages.
“There’s a lot of vendors out here,” Maria added. “If you want to come ride the rides and eat some good food, we’ll be here all weekend long.”
For anyone looking to celebrate the season, the Yuma County Fall Fest runs through Sunday.
Gates open at noon each day, and organizers say there’s something for everyone, from food and live entertainment to family activities and fall crafts.
For more information, visit https://www.yumafair.com/details.html.
KPIX
By Andrea Nakano
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SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A Bay Area woman has made it onto the USA national team to represent her country in the first World Cup of cricket in India.
She’s played sports all her life, but she hasn’t always been on a level playing field until now.
Asanda Pavlacka is a multi-sport athlete with a background in martial arts, running, swimming and gymnastics. While she has overcome many hurdles, her biggest challenge came about 28 years ago when she lost her sight.
“I had a degenerative eye condition when I was born, so I was able to see up through my teens,” Pavlacka said. “Then diminished a little by little. Then I ended up having nothing.”
Losing her vision hasn’t stopped Pavlacka from playing sports.
“That’s how I live my life,” she said. “I don’t let too many things stop me and if they do, I figure it out and find a different way.”
That’s what she did when a fellow blind athlete approached her about playing cricket.
“For blind cricket, we’re actually kneeling down to the ground and using the full length of the bat,” Pavlacka said.
After several training camps across the country, Pavlacka was selected to represent Team USA in India.
“In November, we’re going to the first-ever blind World Cup for cricket,” she said.
Pavlacka said that playing cricket is the easy part. The challenges have come off the pitch, from getting their visas to making sure expenses are covered while they are away. She started an online fundraiser to help her and four other teammates.
“There’s five of us on the team that’s kind of flying solo in a sense,” she said. “We don’t have a lot of at-home support.”
Pavlacka said that while the goal is to bring home the gold, it’s a big win to be invited to play a sport on the world stage. If anything, she hopes to use this as a learning experience to improve her skills and go back next year a better player.
“Knowing that I’m not the awesomest awesome person doing something like that is a little ego blow,” she said. “I mean, it’s all about sticking with it and getting better every day and not comparing yourself. Comparing yourself to me.”
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
By Andrea Nakano
Click here for updates on this story
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A Bay Area woman has made it onto the USA national team to represent her country in the first World Cup of cricket in India.
She’s played sports all her life, but she hasn’t always been on a level playing field until now.
Asanda Pavlacka is a multi-sport athlete with a background in martial arts, running, swimming and gymnastics. While she has overcome many hurdles, her biggest challenge came about 28 years ago when she lost her sight.
“I had a degenerative eye condition when I was born, so I was able to see up through my teens,” Pavlacka said. “Then diminished a little by little. Then I ended up having nothing.”
Losing her vision hasn’t stopped Pavlacka from playing sports.
“That’s how I live my life,” she said. “I don’t let too many things stop me and if they do, I figure it out and find a different way.”
That’s what she did when a fellow blind athlete approached her about playing cricket.
“For blind cricket, we’re actually kneeling down to the ground and using the full length of the bat,” Pavlacka said.
After several training camps across the country, Pavlacka was selected to represent Team USA in India.
“In November, we’re going to the first-ever blind World Cup for cricket,” she said.
Pavlacka said that playing cricket is the easy part. The challenges have come off the pitch, from getting their visas to making sure expenses are covered while they are away. She started an online fundraiser to help her and four other teammates.
“There’s five of us on the team that’s kind of flying solo in a sense,” she said. “We don’t have a lot of at-home support.”
Pavlacka said that while the goal is to bring home the gold, it’s a big win to be invited to play a sport on the world stage. If anything, she hopes to use this as a learning experience to improve her skills and go back next year a better player.
“Knowing that I’m not the awesomest awesome person doing something like that is a little ego blow,” she said. “I mean, it’s all about sticking with it and getting better every day and not comparing yourself. Comparing yourself to me.”
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
