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Adrik Vargas

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA) -Students in rural parts of Imperial County are learning about their rights at work before entering the workforce.

California Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower visited San Pasqual Valley High School as part of the Reaching Every Californian initiative, which brings labor rights education to underserved communities.

During her visit, García-Brower talked with students about minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and protections against retaliation, emphasizing that all workers are protected, regardless of immigration status.

The visit was organized with local non-profit Florecer, which helps youth in Imperial and Yuma Counties prepare for college and careers while supporting labor rights education.

Leaders say the program helps students feel empowered and confident as they enter the workforce.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Learn to save a life! Exceptional Community Hospital is hosting free CPR workshops this Saturday, December 13.

These monthly sessions allow locals who are uncertified to practice CPR for adults, children, and infants. The hospital says this helps the community stay prepared to respond to emergency situations.

“I think it’s important for everybody to have that basic knowledge of knowing how to get hands on and helping somebody when they’re down,” said Exceptional Community Hospital nurse EmmJay Delgadillo.

“Knowledge is key, and the more we know, the more you’re able to help and give back to your community. And you never know- you just never know when you’re going to need to be able to save someone’s life,” said Exceptional Community Hospital community liaison Lisa Brazeel.

Exceptional Community Hospital is collaborating with the City of Yuma and the Greater Yuma Water Alliance to put on the workshops. Saturday’s class is at the Yuma Police Department community room from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

You can register here.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Filiberto’s Mexican Food celebrated their grand opening for their second location in Yuma County, this time in the Foothills.

It is located near South Fortuna Road and East Fortuna Palms Lane.

Melissa De La Torre, the owner of the restaurant, says they are excited to serve the community in their newest location.

“We want you all to come try our food, and we hope you guys like it, I know you guys have been waiting for a while now, but we’re excited to serve the community now,” De La Torre says.

De La Torre also explains that she is thankful to the community and her parents for supporting her.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade has been a Yuma tradition for over two decades.

The theme this year is “Misfit Toys,” and there are 118 entries. They are expecting 40,000 people to be in attendance.

Leslie Fain, the Visit Yuma Operations Manager, shares how this is a great moment to bring the community together.

“People love a hometown parade, they love to come and see their kids in the band, their neighbors business, all those great places that they frequent all year long, and it’s a really great opportunity to come out and support the community…It’s a great atmosphere,” Fain says.

The parade starts at 6 p.m. on West Ninth street and ends on South Main Street.

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals are starting to get ready for holiday shopping in any way they can.

Many locals are recommending going to stores with lower costs, such as Five Below. With prices increasing due to tariffs, some are worried that it will make the holiday shopping even more of a headache.

Other locals plan to do their shopping exclusively online, and some prefer to split the shopping between in-person and online.

They divided it into smaller things bought in person, and bigger gifts purchased online.

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The White House announced that it is funding $12B for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, which supports Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.

Not among the list was our very own Arizona.

Locals are shocked to know that, despite Yuma being such an important agricultural center for the nation, we weren’t considered for such a big financial contribution.

Many locals and farmers are hoping that the White House considers our beautiful lettuce town the next time a fund for farmers is approved.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Good news for those traveling this holiday season. Gas prices have fallen again!

The nationwide average for regular gas is at its lowest level in over 1,680 days and trending lower.

According to GasBuddy price reports, in the last week, we’ve seen a national decrease of 5.0 cents per gallon and in Arizona a decrease of 6.6 cents per gallon. As of now, we’re seeing Yuma prices as low as $2.89 at Sam’s Club and even lower at $2.87 at ARCO.

“It’s really nice to be able to fill up my tank with like $30,” said Washington visitor Valeria Ramirez.

GasBuddy says the national average for diesel has also decreased 5.1 cents in the last week, standing at $3.67 per gallon. For drivers of gas guzzling trucks, like Victor Latus, he can now spend that money on what matters most.

“The money we save here and filling up this big truck of mine, we can probably pass some gifts on to our daughter’s graduating college on Friday, so that’s why we’re headed to Colorado,” said California resident Victor Latus.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Over the weekend, Nathan Ivy was fishing with his partner at Mittry Lake when he heard a dog crying in the distance.

After hiking for around two miles he found a blind, abandoned, and starving dog stuck in the bushes. Since then, Ivy has taken in man’s best friend, giving him a place to stay and calling him Stevie.

He says it’s in our nature to help those who need it.

“It’s human instinct, it’s what is built in us from birth, it’s something that we’re blessed with when we come into this world to make sure that other things that are sharing the same life on this planet have a good life,” Ivy says.

He says Stevie was weak and covered in fleas, appearing to be abandoned for hours.

“When I found him, you could tell he had been clawing at the dirt trying to get his way out of there, but because he’s so blind, I don’t think he had much of an option as far as that goes seeing his way out of there,” Ivy said.

However, after days of taking care of Stevie, he says he is starting to get his strength back.

“He’s highly energetic, very kind, very personable, he’s up there in age wise, but he’s strong. He pulls us around,” Ivy described.

Ivy and his significant other are looking for help to pay Stevie’s medical expenses, and are looking to see if anyone would like to adopt man’s best friend.

“We are looking for a home for him. If nobody wants him, or can stand up to help him out, we’ll take him and make sure that the second chapter of his life is better than the first chapter,” he says.

If you would like to help out Stevie and his medical expenses, you can click on the GoFundMe link HERE.

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Mastery of the Arts Program hosted an open house earlier Tuesday at the Yuma High School.

The open house took place at 6 pm on the main campus. It was an opportunity for students to connect with other schools and see everything they have to offer.

Students entered classrooms to participate in various class activities and get a sense of what they would be like, such as podcast classes and drawing techniques.

Executive Director Lauren Spurlock says that even if you missed the event you can still sign up for the program or request a personal tour.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – It’s time to come together and raise funds for our public schools. The upcoming Third Annual Strike for Success Dodgeball Tournament will benefit Woodard Junior High School.

“We need the full community support. We need people to donate for sponsorships, people that want to produce a five person team, and people who just want to donate for the cause. All of this money is 100% tax deductible. It’s going to be going through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,” said Yuma Elementary School District One governing board member Jeff Stoner.

Stoner is partnering with “Gateway to the Heart” to sponsor the event. He also thanks Pilkington construction for donating a $5,000 check. All the money raised will go to the school’s band and dance teams plus library improvements.

“Our library had to be remodeled, and so it hasn’t been usable for the last three-four years, and so I want to be able to put that space back together for them so that they have a place for their love of reading,” said Woodard Junior High School principal Nicole Alonzo.

You can participate through sponsorships, buying concessions from the teams, and entering the tournament with a team of five.

“We have $250, $500, and $750 sponsorships. Now those are just sponsorships. If you want to join a team, and you only have $20, we’ll take your $20. This is a nonprofit donation. We want to be able to build up the teams, and somebody is going to go home with the championship trophy,” said Stoner.

The tournament is January 10 at the Woodard Junior High gym from 8:00 a.m. until the last team is standing. To register your team, donate, or for more info, contact Jeff Stoner through Facebook or cell phone at (928) 304-8825.

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