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Abigahil Padilla

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – Several candidates are running for the Gadsden Elementary School District Board in San Luis, Arizona.

Liliana Arroyo, who currently serves on the board, is a lifelong resident of San Luis who is running for reelection.

She said her experience has given her valuable knowledge and the challenges students and their families face.

Arroyo said her platform is focused on serving the community, listening to families, and ensuring that decisions are made with students’ best interests in mind.

“I am motivated by the sense of responsibility I feel toward our community. Serving on the Board is not a personal privilege…it is a service to the community. It is important that those who make decisions do with the best interests of our students and their families in mind,” Arroyo explained.

The midterm elections are in two weeks, and early voting has already begun. For a list of voting locations and other candidates, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

INDIO, Calif. (KYMA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Border Patrol agents at the Indio Station “conducted multiple joint commercial vehicle enforcement operations at the Highway 86 checkpoint” in August and September.

CBP said this was in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

During the enforcement, CBP said the agents “inspected commercial drivers and vehicles for immigration, transportation, and transportation-safety violations.”

As a result, the agencies inspected nearly 200 commercial drivers, issued citations to 57 drivers for violating English-language proficiency, hours-of-service logbooks and vehicle equipment, and placed 27 drivers out of service, according to CBP.

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In addition, CBP said the agents identified two commercial drivers for violating “the conditions of their visa temporary visitor status by engaging in prohibited shipping activity.”

While one driver was processed accordingly, CBP said the other driver “was processed for voluntary return and had his Border Crossing Card revoked.”

Also during the enforcement operations, CBP said the “agents arrested a Haitian national following the revocation of Temporary Protected Status and transferred the individual to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations for further processing.”

CBP also said a U.S. citizen semi-truck driver was arrested due to “an active, extraditable Texas warrant for a parole violation,” with the driver being transferred to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office for extradition.

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Abraham Retana

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A non-profit dancing competition took place in the Imperial Valley this weekend.

The charity event helped raise funds for kids in need with their medical expenses.

Six couples showed their best moves on the dance floor in the Dancing for a Dream competition. The goal was to make the kids’ dreams come true in a fun event.

“So the families get a check of $2,500. Each one get the same amount it doesn’t matter who the champ is, and we are based on tickets so went head and got $500 that what we need to pay the bills and pay the families,” said Angie Peña, President of the Dancing for a Dream.

The six couples prepared their performances for weeks to represent each kids on the dance floor.

Yasue Maeda, who danced for Nicolette Ruiz, said the event was about bringing the community together for a good cause.

“It’s a commitment I have to tell you that, the whole family is involved because you put a lot of tine and hours, but at the end, the cause is what makes it all worth it,” Maeda expressed.

Every couple presented a different dance theme, taking the audience to a variety of music styles.

Every couple’s performance had good feedback from the judges, including News 11 reporter Lynette Niebla, but in the end, only one could win, and the winners were Antonio Marquez and Selina Deloe, who were dancing for Lucy.

“It’s very special to be part of something that is bigger than both of us and all the consensus. It’s an honor to represent all these children that need our assistance now more than ever,” Marquez remarked.

Peña said the event was a success, and is looking forward to the following edition next year.

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Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma will have two propositions for residents to vote on for the November 3 election.

Proposition 436, according to the City, will ask voters to “to consider a $30 million Permanent Base Adjustment to the expenditure base used to calculate the City’s Annual Expenditure Limitation.”

In addition, Prop 436 will allow the City “to spend revenues it already collects and lawfully receives to support municipal services, programs, and infrastructure.”

However, Prop 436 will not “create a new tax, increase existing tax rates, or generate new revenue,” the City explained.

Meanwhile, the City said Prop 437 will “amend Article IV, Section 6 of the City Charter to change how the number of signatures required on nomination petitions for City elected office is calculated.”

“The amendment would base the required number of signatures on the number of valid ballots cast in the preceding primary municipal election rather than the preceding general municipal election,” the City added.

Reporter Lauren Duffel is live to share more details about the two propositions.

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Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) made a stop in Yuma Monday to discuss concerns within the community.

Sen. Kelly made a stop at Southwest Junior High School and also meet with some candidates local officials.

Kelly spoke about some of the legislation he’s been working on, including addressing housing affordability and rising cost of living.

“Half of Americans are having a hard time affording food. Millions are getting kicked off of their healthcare. Millions across the country are losing SNAP benefits. Those numbers here in Arizona are hundreds of thousands of people. The rent is too high. Home ownership is out of reach for young people,” the senator shared.

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it can also be costly.

With spending expected to hit a record this year, shoppers in Yuma are sharing how they’re trying to save while enjoying the holiday.

The National Retail Federation said they expect Halloween spending to reach a record $13.5 billion this year, with the average person spending about $115.

For shoppers, that could mean getting creative with their budgets, comparing prices and shopping ahead to find the best deals.

“Right now, I’m kind of like on a penny pitching mode. So it’s kind of like I have to crunch down on everything else to make sure that I have money for the holidays because everything’s kind of going up right now,” said Ahriana Rogers, who is shopping on a budget.

Rogers said she compared costumes at different stores before buying one at Walmart, where she found a lower price.

Another shopper, Lucy Shaw, said she’s also noticing higher candy prices, so she’s buying ahead of time to avoid last-minute spending.

“They have gone up a lot, but I mean, with everything, I guess you just learn to adjust and figure out how much you have to spend and go from there,” Shaw explained.

More Yuma shoppers said they’re stretching their Halloween budgets without “tricking” themselves into overspending.

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Lynette Niebla

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – A powerful display of cross-border solidarity took center stage on Monday as the Consulate of Mexico in Calexico hosted its Annual Binational Pink Ribbon Walk.

Held as a cornerstone event for Binational Health Week 2026, the walk brought community members together to champion breast cancer prevention, early detection, and proactive healthcare.

The procession saw participants walk 10 blocks toward the U.S.–Mexico border wall, where they shared a symbolic connection with a corresponding group marching simultaneously on the Mexicali side.

Organizers emphasized that the cross-border coordination symbolizes a shared global commitment to health, hope, and saving lives.

The driving force behind this year’s massive turnout remains the severe global toll of the disease.

“It is a disease that unfortunately still takes lives…in the U.S. of over 43,000 people, in Mexico over 8,000, and worldwide it’s almost 700,000 people, women mostly, that lose their lives because of breast cancer,” said Rocío Vázquez, Head Consul of the Mexican Consulate in Calexico.

Vázquez noted that the energetic, creative demonstration serves as an essential vehicle for spreading awareness across borders.

“This is an energetic, a very—you can say artistic and creative way of sending the word out, and obviously sending the message that this is not something that is obviously just the country, it’s worldwide,” Vázquez explained.

For cancer survivor and event participant Maria Martinez, the collective gathering holds deep personal significance.

“It’s very special because I feel that it brings us all together to support each other,” Martinez shared.

Though Martinez overcame a different form of cancer, she expressed immense gratitude for the community’s willingness to stand united against the disease.

“I get very excited when people gather up like this and we speak up to get more health benefits and to also encourage each other to take care of our health,” Martinez said. “And to exercise, and to eat healthy, to talk about how we overcame cancer.”

The Binational Pink Ribbon Walk is part of a larger, month-long campaign spearheaded by the Mexican Consulate aimed at elevating public awareness and bringing critical health vulnerabilities to light.

Officials stress that public engagement is vital to turning advocacy into actionable healthcare solutions.

“It’s something that you have to be very much aware that it’s not just something that they talk about in the news,” Consul Vázquez emphasized. “It’s a reality.”

While the walk concluded Monday afternoon, the push for community well-being continues. Free health resources, educational information, and preventative guidance remain available all week long through the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, located at 408 Heber Ave.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) said they responded to a house fire early Sunday morning.

YFD said they received reports of smoke in the area of W. 24th Street and S. Avenue C at around 3 a.m.

Upon arrival, YFD said firefighters found a “light haze and began searching for its source,” leading them to the area of W. 20th Street and S. Avenue D.

YFD said firefighters then found the fire at a home located in the area of W. 21st Lane, with them finding significant fire at the rear of the home.

While crews were working to contain the fire, and as additional crews arrived, YFD said they entered the home to extinguish the fire.

Once inside, YFD said firefighters found that the fire had spread into the attic, where the flames broke through the roof.

Because of worsening conditions, YFD said firefighters withdrew from the home, and continued battling the fire from the outside.

The fire was then brought under control, YFD said.

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YFD said the home was empty and undergoing renovations at the time of the fire, and said there were no injuries reported.

While YFD said crews remained on scene to check the property for any remaining fire or hot spots, the investigation is ongoing.

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Jessamyn Dodd

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – El Centro Regional Medical Center has joined the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD), which already includes Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley.

The merger was approved by the El Centro City Council on October 13. Leaders said this moment follows years of negotiations.

“It was a great partnership with former Assembly member Eduardo Garcia,” State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-District 18) told News 11 in an interview.

“It was very necessary as he referenced, you know, there was a lot of conversations in this region for many decades, but you’re really faced with a point in time a few years ago where you were looking at the complete failure of some of the major acute care hospital facilities in the region,” State Sen. Padilla said.

The goal is to coordinate resources and create a more sustainable health care system, with board members saying the focus is on hiring and keeping experienced staff and supporting medical teams.

“All through all the chaos and everything, who really I’m proud of and who I’m really excited for is our healthcare workers,” IVHD Board President Katherine Burnsworth said. “You guys went through COVID, Just to get dropped into, hey, a hospital might close. Hey, we might have a merger.”

Soon, residents will not have to travel outside of Imperial County for specialized care.

Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health, said, “We can expand cancer care. We can expand cardiovascular care, diabetes care, you name it…We can add services so that. Our mantra is that we want Imperial Valley residents to get care in Imperial Valley.”

The challenge now is turning the transfer into better access to doctors, specialized treatment, and care close to home.

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Madeline Murray

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Southwest Early College Academy Monday morning.

According to his office, Sen. Kelly met with students and recognized their recent accomplishment of being named one of the Top 10 schools in the world in T4 Education’s World’s Best School Prizes.

Southwest was selected as one of the top ten schools in the world in the Overcoming Adversity Category.

In addition, the school is asking the San Luis, Arizona community to help the school reach the top spot in the World’s Best School Prizes in Community Choice Award.

Voting is open through October 29. For more information on how to vote, see attached videos, presented in English and Spanish, below.

To watch the livestream of the senator’s visit to Southwest Early College Academy, see attached video below.

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