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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Community Theater (YCT) has announced its upcoming production of “West Side Story School Edition” happening later this month.

According to YCT, the performance is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theater on the following dates:

Friday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m.

The production is part of the S.T.A.G.E. (Summer Theater Arts for Growth and Education) Teem Program, where participants can delve into the fundamentals of musical theater and stagecraft, including props, set design, and costumes.”

“Beyond rehearsal, the program offers workshops on such as sound engineering, audition techniques, vocal training, and more, providing a comprehensive theater education experience,” YCT says.

Tickets are $15. To learn more about this, read the press release below.

YCT West Side Story School Edition Press ReleaseDownload

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Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has issued a Conserve Alert for Imperial County residents.

According to IID, this is in response to “dangerously high temperatures forecasted for this week,” urging customers to “voluntarily conserve energy while staying safe and comfortable during the anticipated heat wave.”

“Although we are not currently experiencing a shortage of power generation resources, we are encouraging our customers to help reduce energy demand during this extreme weather,” said Matt Smelser, IID Energy Manager. “By conserving electricity, we can ease the burden on our infrastructure and help ensure continued reliable service while minimizing the risk of outages.”

IID has offered the following tips on what customers should do to conserve energy:

Avoid the use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, pool pumps, charging of electric vehicles, applicable industrial equipment, etc.) between peak hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher when home.

Turn off all unnecessary lights.

Use floor or ceiling fans to cool off for less; however, be sure to turn them off when you leave a room, as they only cool people, not spaces.

Block the sun from overheating your home. Inside, use shades, blinds and drapes. Outside, use awnings, trees and shrubs.

For other ways to save energy, click here.

The alert went into effect Wednesday and will go until Thursday. To learn more about the alert, click here.

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Abraham Retana

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of El Centro has announced the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Barbara Worth Drive will be temporary closed this week.

According to the City, the closure is to “accommodate construction work related” to their Active Transportation Program Improvements Project.

The closure will start Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. and will go until Thursday at 6:00 a.m. It will be temporary closed again on Thursday from 9:00 p.m. until Friday at 6:00 a.m.

The City is asking drivers to “seek alternate routes and follow all posted signage in the area.”

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Abraham Retana

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A new CT scan center has opened its doors in Yuma Tuesday.

Yuma Cardiac CT, located at 2415 S. Avenue A, says it offers new state of the art technology never seen in Yuma before.

Dr. Joseph Cardenas says it allows them to get a more accurate diagnosis with 4D imaging saying, “It allow us with 560 slices resolution to look at the heart, the brain, the aorta, the blood vessels, and we are very proud not just to have as a regular imaging modality, but it’s state of the art.”

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Michelle Leal

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A master’s program in Yuma is helping meet a growing demand for speech and language professionals, especially in local schools and clinics.

Northern Arizona University (NAU) launched its Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program at the Yuma campus in 2022.

It’s already drawing in local students eager to stay and serve their own community.

“I’m born and raised here in Yuma and I see the need that there is in having speech language pathologist. Our community has so many needs going from little kids to adults with communication needs and disorders so when I heard about the program that they had brought here I quickly applied,” said Eunice Garcia, a Speech-Language Pathology student.

The first group graduated this spring and over 90% plan to stay and work in Yuma.

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Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The man accused of shooting at a Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) helicopter had his bail reduced in court.

51-year-old Mubarak Prince pleaded not guilty to seven counts, including aggravated assault, endangerment and disorderly conduct on June 30.

He initially had his bond set at $1 million, but on Tuesday, Judge Darci Weede reduced his bond to $150,000 during his condition of release hearing.

If Prince posts bond, he will be required to adhere to pre-trial services, which will include staying in the state of Arizona and relinquishing possession of any deadly weapons.

Prince will be back in court on August 5 for a case management conference.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – In Tuesday’s Home Grown report the local University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and the Arizona Pest Management Center held a cotton and citrus growers field day.

They updated growers on current pest issues and management strategies.

The Cooperative Extension explains what kind of information the event provided.

“A unique opportunity for these guys to get information on crops that they’re maybe not that familiar with and you know, Yuma has all the leafy greens, but we still have a good footprint for cotton in the state of Arizona,” said Macey Wildermuth with U of A Cooperative Extension.

Meanwhile, Dr. Peter C. Ellsworth, Professor of Entomology from the University of Arizona, explains why Yuma is unique in Agriculture.

“This is a unique part of the world, where you have 12-month year-round production of many high value fresh vegetable crops, along with a rotated system of high value small grains and forages, as well as summer cotton and sudan, so it’s a pretty unique place to be,” Dr. Ellsworth says.

The event also included field training, conserving beneficial insects, and product options.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Starting from scratch. A house fire destroys nearly everything for one local family.

They share more about that day and their journey as they dust themselves off.

Charred beams and scorched belongings is all that remains of this Somerton family’s home after they nearly lost it all in a house fire last month.

Juan Duran, the father of the family who lives there says, “That’s when I got the phone call from my daughter that the house was on fire. Her desperate cry and need of aid was just horrifying to hear.”

The fire happened nearly three weeks ago near W County 16th Street and South Avenue B 1/2.

Although no injuries were reported, the fire claimed the life of the family dog.

Following the fire, the family says they were left without even the basics.

Juliet Duran, the daughter, says “My room and everything in it was all destroyed.”

But with help from the American Red Cross, the National Guard, and Chicanos Por La Causa, the family has been temporarily housed ever since.

They’ve also been receiving clothing and food assistance from the community and local agencies.

The family says the past few weeks have still been extremely difficult.

“It’s still kind of hard to swallow. We’ve been living on this property for 5 years already. Just to know that you’re out of a place that you call home is kind of hard to swallow,” Juan explained.

Eight people were staying at the home at the time of the fire. This includes two young children, a teenager, and their parents.

The family says they could use some help with every day essentials.

“Just for the kids. My three-year-old, my four-year-old, and my 15-year-old. Just like clothing and shoes. For the meantime, we have everything else,” Juan shared.

Juliet humbly asks for one thing in particular: “Probably just some school supplies because school is starting up. I’d say that’s pretty much it.”

The family is inviting the community to help them clean up what’s left of their home this Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

If you would like to help, a GoFundMe link can also be found here. It has a goal of $20,000, and it raised $4,390 so far.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Arizona’s Children Association held an event Tuesday delivering 100 home library kits to local families.

“A very great turnout of more than 100 families attended today. It was amazing. And we’re happy to, promote the love of literacy,” said Denise Ramirez with the Yuma Arizona’s Children Association.

Reports from the Arizona Department of Education showed a slight decline in children’s reading levels.

Over the past months, the Yuma Arizona’s Children Association has been gathering home library supplies to deliver to 100 Yuma families to help boost academic success and early reading levels.

One local mother, Mayra Somoza, shares how grateful she is to have events like this.

“It’s always nice to have some activities for the kids, you know, especially if they’re free, and they are actually learning as well, so that’s pretty good, said Somoza.

Families also enjoyed book reading, resource booths, and special guests. The Yuma Arizona’s Children Association says they plan to make this an annual event.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Local businesses and residents are coming together to help donate to those affected by the Central Texas floods.

Local restaurant Saigon Pho will be donating 100% of their profits and tips to those affected by the floods.

Vinny Vo, the restaurant’s owner, says he appreciates any donations and prayers.

“This is a good cause. I never asked before and I hope everybody [can] help me and even a prayer…even a prayer for everything and anything that could help my fundraiser,” Vo expressed.

Meanwhile, Gus Murillo is traveling from Texas and he shares how it feels seeing people from his home state suffering through such a tragedy.

“I feel like…if you see some child hurt because all these people have not done a darn thing wrong and it’s a real sad,” Murillo says.

The fundraising event at Saigon Pho, located at 700 E. 32nd Street, is taking place Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m.

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