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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Fat Daddy’s Burgers and Grill will continue to serve the community after a misunderstanding of regulations.

The popular Foothills restaurant had planned on having a five-foot distance from its neighbors, but the county requirement for their property is actually 20.

This would have caused the restaurant to lose parking and space.

However, the Board of Adjustment decided to approve Fat Daddy’s five-foot buffer.

Jacob Fletcher, the owner’s son, says it was special to have community members’ support.

“It’s like family, like everyone says, they walk in our door, you know, they want to come back. It’s that enjoyment of feeling and togetherness,” said Fletcher.

Marlin Andrews, a local customer whose band plays at Fat Daddy’s, says he is thankful to the board of adjustment for being so understanding.

“I felt that they were really thoughtful, they thought about it, you know they paid attention to the law, code, but they really considered what exceptions could be made, I thought it was great, I really did,” Andrews says.

The restaurant will not have to make any more adjustments and can go back to serving burgers and music.

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Marcos Icahuate

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Shedding a light on Alzheimer’s, that was the goal of one local event in the Imperial Valley.

The Fourth Annual Alzheimer’s Association IV Community Health Resource Fair took place last week.

It’s important for the Imperial Valley as it has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s in the nation.

The event also featured the return of the downtown walk to end Alzheimer’s.

The family-friendly event brought together local organizations for health screenings, dementia education and free cognitive testing.

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said a man was arrested over the weekend in connection to a crash which left a child dead.

According to a press release, the crash happened Saturday, October 18 at around 6:20 p.m. in an open desert north of State Route 78, near Old Mine Road.

CHP said a 36-year-old man was driving a 2024 Can-Am Maverick “in an easterly direction at an unknown speed.”

For reasons unknown, CHP said the driver hit a “raised dirt berm” and overturned “onto the terrain within the desert.”

As a result, CHP said the driver suffered minor injuries while the passenger, a four-year-old girl, ejected from the Can-Am. The girl died at the scene, CHP said.

During the investigation, CHP said the driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, and said he was arrested for “suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.”

The investigation is ongoing.

SOLO VEHICLE FATAL CRASH in OPEN DESERT NEAR OCOTILLO WELLS OCTOBER 18, 2025 288CDownload

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The U.S. Marine Corps has identified the pilot who was killed in last week’s helicopter crash.

35-year-old Maj. Tyler Braconi died after an AH-1Z helicopter he, along with another pilot, was assigned to experienced an “aviation mishap while conducting routine flight operations” Thursday, October 16, according to the Marine Corps.

The crash happened happened at around 7:05 p.m. “near an unpopulated area of Imperial Gables, California.”

After the crash, Braconi and the other pilot were taken to two separate hospitals, with Braconi being taken to Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley, where he later died.

Meanwhile, the other pilot was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where the pilot is in stable condition.

“We join the family of Maj. Tyler Braconi in mourning the unimaginable loss of a loved one. Our most valued asset is our people, the individual Marine, and Tyler was one of the greats,” Lt. Col. Christopher Hart, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, said in a statement. “We mourn the loss of a ‘Gunfighter,’ brave aviator, and leader that served our nation with humility, strength, and purpose. Our focus is supporting Tyler’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The man accused of killing his girlfriend near Senator Wash in Imperial County was back in court Tuesday for his preliminary setting.

56-year-old James Hill, who was extradited to Imperial County last month, is charged in the murder of 34-year-old September Lee Weisinger.

During Tuesday’s court appearance, Hill got a new attorney from San Diego after his previous attorney no longer represented him due to a conflict of interest in another case.

KYMA tried to speak with the new attorney, but he declined to comment. In addition, Weisinger’s mother was in attendance.

Hill will be back in court on December 18 for another preliminary setting.

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Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is investigating a recent increase in vehicle thefts across the city, and are asking residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles.

ECPD says they are actively investigating the thefts and “have increase patrols in key areas.” However, ECPD says they recommend residents to “always lock their vehicles, remove keys and key fobs and never leave cars running unattended.”

They also said parking in well-lit areas or in secure locations, like a garage, can reduce the risk of theft.

In addition, ECPD asks residents to put valuable items in the trunk, glove compartment or take them inside their home so they are not left out in plain sight.

ECPD is also encouraging residents to make use of the following:

Install anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, alarms or vehicle tracking systems.

Use home security cameras or video doorbells to monitor driveways and parking areas.

Call ECPD at (760) 352-2111 to report of any suspicious activity.

Call 911 in case of an emergency.

“As we head into the holidays, we know many people will be out shopping, visiting family, or attending community events,” said Kelly Brown, Acting Chief of Police. “Criminals often take advantage of this busy time of year, so we’re asking everyone to remain vigilant and take these simple precautions to protect themselves and their property.”

To learn more about this, read the press release below.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A Halloween event is planned to be held in Yuma.

The Yuma Police Department (YPD), along with Yuma County Fair Inc. and the City of Yuma, will be hosting the Scary & Safe Trick or Trick event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.

The event will be on Halloween night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

It’s a yearly tradition for local groups to give kids a safe trick or treating experience.

Entertainment will include a DJ, face painting, display vehicles and a movie played on a big screen. Food such as hot dogs will be available for purchase.

Admission is $1 per person.

All proceeds are going towards Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are conducting an impaired driving detail during Halloween weekend.

Taking place on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, YPD says officers will be looking to stop and arrest drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.

YPD also says they will “actively enforce traffic laws, raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and most importantly, save more lives on our roadways.”

They also recommend Yuma residents to follow these steps to ensure a safe Halloween:

Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.

Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.

If you’re impaired, use a taxi, an Uber driver, call a sober friend or family member.

If you happen to see an impaired driver on the road, don’t hesitate to call 911.

In addition, remember, if you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic, and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

Don’t forget to enjoy yourself and have fun, but please do it responsibly.

To learn more about this, read the press release below.

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Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are hosting the National Take Back Initiative this weekend.

The event is taking place at YPD headquarters, located at 1500 S. 1st Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

YPD says the event offers the public to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to help prevent pill abuse and theft.

However, YPD says they will not accept syringes, sharps, liquid products or illegal drugs “due to the hazardous conditions they pose during the disposal process.”

The event is free and anonymous. To learn more about the event, read the press release below.

DEA Drug Take Back October 2025Download

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local nonprofit organization is spreading awareness for victims of domestic violence.

The Healing Journey will be hosting their Third Annual Light the Night for Hope Walk to spread awareness of domestic violence.

Cynthia Luna, the event coordinator, shared why she wants to continue to shine a light on domestic abuse victims.

“The whole metaphor about domestic violence being in the dark. And usually, a lot of the violence, it does happen in the night. So there is a reason why we are doing it in the evening, and the whole thing about us being light. Bringing light to the darkness,” Luna explained.

The event will take place Monday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, beginning at Del Sol located in the area of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street.

To learn more about the event, click here.

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