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Jessamyn Dodd

HEBER, Calif. (KYMA) – A semi-trailer truck caught on fire at the West Wind Parking & Storage, just off of the 111 Highway and Heber Road.

The facility also houses a tire shop and trailer repair shop where multiple trailers are stored.

The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) was called to the scene at roughly 2:40 p.m. Tuesday.

“[Upon] arrival, we encountered a single trailer that was on fire, with an extension into the local business here. This is a tire shop. That was my concern. Second and third alarm were dispatched to the incident,” Deputy Chief of Operations for Imperial County Fire Department told KYMA.

The crews fully extinguished the fire and began releasing some of the engines.

No injuries or other damages were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Some residents in Yuma’s Desert Lakes community are raising concerns about a proposed indoor swap meet planned near their neighborhood.

The proposed project would be built on a lot next to the 55+ community near the Civic Center. Earlier this week, residents received notices from the City of Yuma stating that Vega and Vega Engineering PLC is requesting approval to develop the site as an indoor swap meet.

Residents say they are worried about how the project could affect the area.

“There’s other places that they could put it,” resident Brenda Reed said. “Why does it have to be so close to this neighborhood?”

Neighbors say they are concerned the development could increase traffic, noise, and crime.

Those concerns were discussed during a neighborhood meeting at City Hall, where residents heard details about the proposal.

During the meeting, representatives from the engineering firm explained plans for the building, including its location, distance from nearby homes, and proposed conditions related to lighting and noise.

Resident Kathy Kanase said she attended to better understand why the location was selected, especially because her home borders the proposed site.

“I’m very concerned about the crime that it might bring into the community,” she said.

A public hearing is scheduled for July 27 at City Hall before the Planning Commission. Residents say they plan to attend and ask for additional conditions to help reduce noise and traffic concerns.

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Skylar Heisey

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Imperial County health officials are urging residents to take precautions after mosquitoes tested positive for viruses that can cause serious illness.

The imperial County Public Health Department says a mosquito pool in the Winterhaven area tested positive for West Nile Virus while a mosquito pool in the Bard area tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis Virus.

The samples were collected on June 11, and mark the first positive tests of both viruses in Imperial County this year.

Health officials say mosquito activity increases during the warmer months, raising the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Symptoms can include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, nausea, and rash.

In some cases, the viruses can cause serious neurological illness, especially in older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Officials are encouraging residents to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors, and eliminate standing water around their homes where mosquitoes can breed.

The county’s vector control program says it will continue monitoring mosquito activity and treating affected areas.

To learn more about this, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.

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Dillon Fuhrman

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) – Quechan Casino Resort says Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience is taking place later this year.

The resort says Caputo, who is known as the “Long Island Medium,” will be at their Pipa Event Center Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8 p.m., with the doors opening at 7 p.m.

During the show, Caputo, according to the resort, will bring an evening “filled with personal stories, humor, and emotional moments as she connects with audience members and delivers messages from loved ones.”

“The Experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about seeing something life-changing,” says Caputo. “It’s witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”

To learn more about Caputo, click here. To purchase tickets for the show, click here.

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Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Scammers are always creating new and improved lookalike websites to trick you out of your personal information and money.

These websites may have a very similar URL or look nearly identical to the real website you are searching for, which means they can be hard to identify.

Recent examples of this kind of scam include fake streaming service activation prompts, DMV/MVD impostors and fake postal service websites.

Even BBB.org has been impostored, when scammers have tried to look like BBB to collect information fraudulently.

Protect yourself with the following tips to help you spot fake websites set up by scammers:

Look closely at the domain name. One way fake websites trick people is by using a domain name that is extremely close to a real business’ or organization’s domain name. Upon closer examination, you might notice that two letters are swapped or it’s just slightly misspelled. If you find a spelling error in the domain name, you’re not on the official site and it’s best to close the tab. In the case of BBB impostors, if you don’t see BBB.org, it is probably not BBB. If you’re not sure, contact your local BBB.

Watch out for tricky subdomains. Sometimes attackers hope you will confuse a subdomain with the real domain name of their website. For example, a scammer might use the domain name netflix.com.movies.com hoping you won’t notice the real domain name is actually movies.com.

Be careful with links in emails. Phishing scams are extremely common. A scammer might send you an email that looks like it comes from a reputable business in hopes that you’ll click on the links without a second thought. Always hover over links in unsolicited emails and even in emails that come from a brand, business, or person you think you know. If the link doesn’t match the blue text or if it’s a short link and you can’t tell where it leads, don’t click it. If you do, you may end up on a lookalike website where your personal information could be compromised.

Check the design quality. Kaspersky warns that low quality visuals, odd layouts, and poor web design can all be warning signs of a fake website. Before you take action on a site, ask yourself if the design quality measures up to the reputation of the business or person it represents.

Pay attention to contact information and shop policies. Legitimate online stores should provide you with a physical address and working phone number in the contact section. If those elements are missing, it’s best to take your business elsewhere. Return and shipping policies should be clear and easy to understand. If a shop has policies, but you aren’t convinced it’s legitimate, try copying and pasting the policy section into your web browser to see if it’s been copied and pasted from another website.

Do a search for reviews and potential scams. If you still can’t tell if a website is real or fake, try typing the website name along with the word “scam” or “reviews” into your web browser. If other people have been victims of a fake site, you’re likely to find reports when you search for scams. A reputable store should have plenty of reviews for you to examine. Be alert to reviews that are generic, sound robotic or unnatural, or are too brief as these could be fakes.

Try a fake website checker. Website checkers, such as Google’s Safe Browsing tool can also help you decide whether a website is safe to visit.

For more information

Before trusting any website or business, check them out at BBB.org and visit BBB’s Scam Tracker. More scam warnings at joeknowsbetter.com.

Read the BBB Tip: Smart Online Shopping  Report scams at BBB.org/ScamTracker.

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Moses Femino

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local partnership is working to help meet one of the Yuma Community Food Bank’s greatest needs by collecting protein-rich food items for families facing food insecurity.

Keller Williams Realty Yuma is sponsoring its “10 Days of Protein” food drive in collaboration with the Yuma Community Food Bank.

The campaign focuses on collecting non-perishable protein items, including canned tuna, canned chicken, beans and peanut butter.

Food bank officials say protein products are among the most difficult items to keep stocked because they are more expensive to purchase and are donated less frequently than other food items.

“Protein is really hard to come across as a food bank,” Johanna S. Calderon, a Controller at the Yuma Community Food Bank, said. “Our cost to purchase protein is at a higher level versus other items. We do get donations, but not that much protein. And then also it’s shelf life.”

Community members can drop off donations at Keller Williams Realty Yuma, located at 2553 East 24th Street, through June 29.

As an added incentive, organizers are offering raffle tickets for every protein item donated, giving participants a chance to win prizes while supporting a local cause.

Organizers hope the drive will help strengthen the food bank’s inventory and ensure local families have access to nutritious sources of protein during times of need.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Arizona Primary is coming in July.

The last day to register to vote is June 22.

Early voting and ballots will be mailed out on June 24.

You can find a list of drop box and voting locations attached below.

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Marcos Icahuate

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – A bullet fragment was found in a vehicle in Calexico, according to Calexico Police Department (CPD).

On Saturday, June 6, officers were called about a possible shooting involving a Calexico Brewing Company employee’s vehicle.

During the investigation, officers found a bullet hole and a bullet fragment inside the vehicle.

CPD says no one was in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

After viewing surveillance footage, a black Toyota RAV4 driven by a woman was the last car seen before the employee’s vehicle was damaged.

If you have any information on this case, you can call Detective Sergeant Shaun Sundahlat (760) 768-2140 or ssundahl@calexico.ca.gov.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – With the Arizona primary election approaching, Yuma City Council member Carol Smith is making her case to voters as she seeks reelection.

Smith, who currently serves on the council, said her commitment to listening to residents and working collaboratively with fellow council members has guided her time in office and remains central to her campaign.

“I’m always willing to listen to people,” Smith said. “I think I’m responsive, and that’s something Yuma needs. We all find different value in different projects or ideas, and as long as people are open to having that conversation with me, I’m always open to listen.”

As voters prepare to cast their ballots, Smith said she wants residents to understand how decisions are made at City Hall.

“I think it’s important for people to know these decisions aren’t made in a vacuum when we make them on City Council,” Smith said. “It’s a group of people that are willing to work together, that see the value in working together and listening to one another. I think I’ve proven myself to be one of those people, and I would love for the voters to send me into another four years.”

Smith said her experience on the council has been rewarding, but she believes there is still important work ahead for the city.

“I’ve really enjoyed serving the people of Yuma, and I would like to continue the work we’re doing in Yuma,” she said. “I think that we still have more to do, so that’s the reason I’m running again.”

Her campaign priorities include improving public safety, addressing affordable housing concerns, and strengthening partnerships with educational institutions throughout the community.

In addition to outlining her goals, Smith said she is actively engaging with residents by attending community events and discussing local issues with voters.

“I’m dedicated to the City of Yuma,” Smith said. “I’m from here. I’m raising my family here, and I’m always an open ear. I’m a nurse, so even if somebody doesn’t agree with me or we think different things, I’m still going to take care of you. That’s my job, and I bring a lot of that to City Council.”

The Arizona primary election is approaching, and the deadline to register to vote is June 22.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Two people were flown to a hospital after a motorcycle crash, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

On June 15, at about 11:21 p.m., officers were called about a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of S. Mary Avenue and E. 24th Street.

YPD says a 18-year-old man was driving a 2009 Harley Davidson with a 18-year-old woman as his passenger.

They were traveling eastbound on E. 24th Street and crashed into a 2026 Honda Civic.

The Honda was driven by a 21-year-old woman and was making a left turn onto Mary Avenue.

Both the driver and passenger on the Davidson were flown to a Phoenix hospital with life threatening injuries.

YPD says speed appears to be a factor in this case.

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