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Abraham Retana

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – The vice mayor of San Luis, Arizona was in court Thursday morning to learn what formals charges he’s facing. 

42-year-old Tadeo De La Hoya is facing one count of unlawful flight from law enforcement, which is classified as a felony.

The incident happened on Sunday, September 28. In court, the judge said De La Hoya failed to stop and drove away from San Luis police.

San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel shares what’s going to happen to De La Hoya as a city official during his case. 

“He is the vice mayor he will continue as vice mayor. Thank god for this country, he’s not guilty until proven guilty,” said San Luis, Arizona Mayor Nieves Riedel.

Vice Mayor De La Hoya will be back in court on Monday, October 27. 

 

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals throughout Yuma are preparing for the upcoming rain that is expected to hit this week.

We went live from the Yuma Civic Center where people are taking some last-minute measures to be prepared for the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla. 

It was very cloudy with some wind in the Yuma area.

At the civic center, people have been coming to fill up bags with sand.

This is in preparation of the remnants from Tropical Storm Priscilla.

People throughout the City have dealt with rain and water damage in the recent weeks.

However, despite the damage, one local says she still likes the weather and just wants to be prepared this time around.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A teenager from Yuma died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

At about 9:26 p.m. on September 12, 2025, YPD were called about gunfire at a home in the area of S. 17th Avenue near the East Main Canal.

Officers found a 14-year-old boy inside the living room with a gunshot wound to the head.

The teenager was taken to Onvida Health, then airlifted to a Phoenix hospital. The teenager later died from his injuries on September 19.

A 21-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody on October 9 after probable cause was established by YPD.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 373-4700 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.

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Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing bug.

Leala Martinez, nurse practitioner at Exceptional Community Hospital, says the flu is highly contagious.

“It spreads through coughing, sneezing, or even touching shared surfaces. Once one child or coworker is sick, it can spread rapidly, especially if crowded classrooms or offices,” Martinez shared.

Martinez adds symptoms you should watch out for.

“A cold is usually mild with a stuffy nose or cough, but the flu comes on suddenly and often includes high fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting. It can make both children and adults very sick very quickly,” Martinez explained.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has introduced a new system aimed at improving communication with residents.

Called Versaterm Community Connect, the system is designed to keep citizens informed after they request assistance from the sheriff’s office.

Once a call for help is made, the caller will receive a text or email update about 15 minutes later if there is a delay in a deputy’s response.

“They get a notification letting them know that the deputy is on their way, that their call is being addressed, and if there are any delays, they are also notified of that,” said Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist for YCSO.

Although YCSO did not face significant communication issues before, it believes the new system will greatly enhance their ability to stay connected with the community.

“We do believe that this will enhance communication with the community,” Pavlak said. “There is also an option to get the case incident numbers for those wanting to do follow-ups on certain cases that they report.”

Versaterm Community Connect is available in both English and Spanish. After being tested since July, the automated notification system is now fully active.

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Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A flood watch is in effect across the Imperial Valley Thursday, and local officials are reminding residents to stay alert and take precautions ahead of possible heavy rain.

The Imperial County Fire Department is providing free sand and sandbags at all of its fire stations. Residents can stop by and fill their own to help protect their homes from flooding.

Some locals are already taking steps to get ready.

“Just check the roofing, make sure you know everything is good before anything. You know, maybe make sure there’s no patches or things,” said Eulalio Antonio, an Imperial Valley resident. “We did get wood buckets, just in case that we do have a leak,” Antonio added.

While some are getting ahead of the rain, others say they’re waiting to see how severe the weather gets before taking action.

“People have been telling me that there’s going to be some heavy weather, but I haven’t seen it, so I haven’t started getting ready,” said Edward Swanegan.

Swanegan says his home sits on a slight slope, so he’s not too worried yet, but he’s still keeping an eye on the forecast.

The flood watch remains in effect through Saturday morning, and officials are urging residents to prepare early and avoid driving through flooded areas once the rain begins.

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Karina Bazarte

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Brawley Fire Department has appointed a new fire marshal and she is the only one in Imperial County.

Nikkie Chamberland was born and raised in San Diego and has worked with other fire agencies for about 12 years.

Chamberland says she will be in charge of fire prevention, fire investigations and school education.

“I definitely want to get the community risk reduction program up and going, giving the community the empowerment to educate and put it back into their hands so if a house fire happens, we are going to be there to help them and we are going to show them ways to prevent it from happening again,” said Nikkie Chamberland.

Chamberland is the only female fire marshal in the Imperial Valley.

She says she is ready to help the community of Brawley.

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Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – After rain began moving through the Imperial Valley Thursday, officials are once again reminding residents to stay alert and take precautions as more wet weather moves in.

The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) say the showers are expected to get heavier, and residents are being urged to take steps to protect themselves and their property.

The biggest danger, fire officials say, is on the roads. Even a few inches of moving water can sweep a car downstream, making driving in flooded areas extremely risky. Their advice is simple: Turn around, don’t drown.

Deputy Chief Cedric Ceseña stressed the importance of having a preparedness kit at home in case of power outages or other emergencies. Such a kit should include food, water, flashlights, and batteries, enough for everyone in the household, including pets and anyone with special dietary needs.

“I think one of the things that’s important to keep in mind is that, although it might not look like the rain will amount to much right now, the forecast can always change,” Deputy Chief Ceseña said.

The flood watch remains in effect through Saturday morning, and ICFD notes that sand and sandbags are available at all nine county fire stations for anyone who needs them.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather reports, stay off flooded roads, and prepare early to ensure safety as the storms continue.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local family could use community support as they battle a toddler’s cancer diagnosis.

Three-year-old Emiliano Mendoza has been going through chemo at the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. The Mendoza family has been going through a hardship trying to keep up with family, medical, and travel expenses.

Mendoza’s cousin, Isabel Rodriguez, says any community prayers and support helps.

“Through this situation like even just prayers or just keep them in your thoughts,” said cousin Isabel Rodriguez. “The family- they’ve been trying to stay closer than ever. They’re just driven together at this moment because it’s one of the most hardest times they face in their lives.”

The family created a GoFundMe to help with all around expenses like medical and travel. If you would like to help support, you can find the GoFundMe link here.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Community leaders came together Friday for the annual Arizona Southwest Town Hall.

Local business leaders, educators, and students gathered at Arizona Western College in Yuma to discuss workforce development and how it aligns with industry needs with future careers.

Leaders discussed how to develop skills in people through internships and education and encourage people to stay in field locally.

“The community came together to talk about workforce development,” said co-chair of Southwest Arizona Town Hall Shelley Mellon. “How that aligns with the industry needs with future careers and how we create that pipeline through the education system, so students know the possibilities and the opportunities that they have within our community to hopefully develop additional internships and job opportunities for our students.”

The report from this session will go to Arizona town hall and legislators across the state. The event happens every year in October.

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