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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) – There are shocking allegations coming to light against local civil rights leader Cesar Chavez.

Several Cesar Chavez Day activities are being canceled this year after allegations that Chavez engaged in inappropriate behavior with women and minors during his time as President of the United Farm Workers (UFW) of America.

The Cesar Chavez Foundation released a statement Tuesday saying they are deeply shocked and saddened by the allegations.

The UFW also released a statement saying it has not received direct reports, and does not have any first-hand knowledge of the allegation.

In the statement, they said they will not take part in any Cesar Chavez Day activities on March 31.

Chavez helped create and lead the Farmworker’s Movement, and had a strong local ties to the Yuma County area.

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Dillon Fuhrman

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – A GoFundMe has been created for retired San Luis Police Department (SLPD) Chief Rich Jessup.

Jessup, who retired from SLPD back in 2023, is battling Stage IV cancer, which the GoFundMe says has brought “many unexpected challenges, both emotionally and financially,” to his family.

“As we navigate this difficult journey together, the costs of medical care, travel for treatments, and daily living expenses have quickly added up,” the organizer of the GoFundMe says. “Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the stress and allow our adored Papa/Dad/Husband to focus on his health and time with loved ones.”

The GoFundMe has a goal of $11,000, with nearly $8,100 raised so far. If anyone would like to donate to the GoFundMe, click here.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are conducting an impaired driving detail Tuesday for St. Patrick’s Day.

According to a press release, officers will be patrolling the streets of Yuma looking to stop and arrest drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In addition, YPD says they will “actively enforce traffic laws to get impaired drivers off the road, raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving” and to save lives on the roadways.

YPD also recommends the following steps when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day:

Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin

Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave the car keys at home

If impaired, use a taxi, Uber, or call a sober friend or family member

If anyone sees an impaired driver on the road, call 911

If anyone knows someone who’s about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely

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Dillon Fuhrman

WASHINGTON (KYMA) – Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) wrote a letter Monday to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to request an investigation into Greg Bovino.

The letter comes after two CBP officials said Bovino will retire from Border Patrol at the end of the month.

In the letter, Rep. Ruiz wrote that he is requesting CBP to “open a full and independent investigation” into Bovino’s conduct and to examine whether the conduct “disqualifies him from receiving federal retirement benefits.”

Citing two sources, CBS News and the Associated Press, the congressman said, “A federal judge found that Bovino lied under oath about his use of force” and was also ordered to appear before the same judge “each evening to account for his agents’ actions.”

In addition, Ruiz said Bovino was “the subject of multiple court orders dealing with racial profiling.

“These are not allegations, they are documented findings, and they raise a serious question about whether someone with this record should retire with full taxpayer-funded benefits,” the congressman wrote.

Bovino was removed from his role as CBP Commander at Large in January and returned to his role as a Border Patrol Sector Chief in El Centro after the deaths of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

After he was removed, he was replaced by border czar Tom Homan, who oversaw operations in Minnesota.

Bovino’s expected departure coincides with the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

To read the letter in full, see attached file.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on what the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCADC) does for our community.

One upcoming event is focused on celebrating graduating high school seniors in a safe place away from substances.

Joanne Fiser, YCADC Executive Director, says, “We’ll have silent disco, photobooths, silent giveaway, and we are reaching out to the community right now for sponsors, and so this doesn’t happen without community support.”

Grad night is happening on May 22 and is free for all graduating students.

“The grad night, which is just a great thing, it’s a place for the kids to go without having to be out on the road or going out and trying to cross the border, and go to Mexico, they got a place to go here locally, and have fun and just enjoy themselves,” explained Darren Simmons, Yuma County Board of Supervisors, District 3.

YCADC is dedicated to strengthening our community through substance use prevention and mental health awareness.

“Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition is about prevention and awareness, we bring prevention to all of Yuma County to families, and students and kids across the whole county,” says Fiser.

Since the coalition started they have reached over 29,000 kids and served over 208,000 residents in Yuma County.

YCADC membership has also increased by 600% since November of 2023.

The coalition unites community members advancing their approach to education, advocacy, and support across Yuma County.

“We make a positive impact on so many different community members across our county, our county consists of you know our schools, businesses, and the positive impact we bring at events, whether were sharing resource materials, or giving presentations,” says Fiser.

For more information on how you can volunteer and help sustain YCADC impact, you can visit our the YCADC website at https://yumacountyantidrugcoalition.org/.

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Jailene Aguilera

LOS ANGELES (KYMA) – A group of lucky Yuma locals woke up bright and early to travel to Hollywood to be part of the “Live with Kelly and Mark After the Oscars” show at the Dolby theater, where the 98th Academy Awards took place Sunday evening.

It was a chance of a lifetime for locals to sit in the same studio where celebrities sat and watched the Oscars show.

Local Dylan Lally shared how he felt being in the theater.

“I’m beyond excited! I wanna figure out which celebrity sat in my seat,” said Lally.

Kelly and Mark kept the fun rolling to end the Oscars weekend on a high note.

From watching celebrities arrive on the red carpet on television to experiencing the energy of live television the next morning, it was a Hollywood adventure that these locals won’t soon forget.

The show’s hosts, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, say this is their favorite show yet and it’s all because of their fans.   

“We appreciate their energy more than we can possibly imagine. without an audience willing to show up so early and wait for us we would not have a show here and to do it year after year,” Ripa expressed.

“And to see it’s growing, it’s gotten bigger,” Consuelos added.

This year’s Best Picture went to “One Battle After Another,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.

That film walked away with six awards in total, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson.

Micheal B. Jordan won Best Actor in the film “Sinners” while Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for “Hamnet.”

Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gladys in Zach Cregger’s “Weapons”

Ryan Coogler, director of “Sinners,” won Best Original Screenplay, Ludwig Goransson won his third Oscar for Best Original Score for “Sinners” along with Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Best Cinematography as she served as the film’s cinematographer.

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein took home three Oscars: Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Costume Design.

In addition, KPop Demon Hunters took home both the Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for “Golden.”

For a complete list of winners, click here.

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NBC News

(NBC, KYMA) – Greg Bovino is retiring from Border Patrol.

Bovino became the face of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown last year, leading Border Patrol operations on the ground most visibly in Chicago, Los Angeles and Minneapolis.

According to two Customs and Border Protection officials, Bovino will retire at the end of the month.

E-mails obtained by NBC News showed Bovino was frustrated in Chicago last October when he was told to “conduct targeted arrests rather than full scale immigration enforcement.”

Bovino was removed from his role as CBP Commander at Large in January and returned to his role as a Border Patrol Sector Chief in El Centro after the deaths of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

After he was removed, he was replaced by border czar Tom Homan, who oversaw operations in Minnesota.

Bovino’s expected departure coincides with the removal of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Helping Hands of Yuma is hosting the Super Yard Sale Fundraiser this weekend.

The fundraiser kicked off Friday at 12716 North Frontage Road, next to Gila Mountain United Methodist Church, at 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

There are more than 1,500 tables and racks, and there are over 20 different “departments,” which includes appliances, furniture, clothing and more.

They will also host the fundraiser again Saturday at 12716 E. North Frontage Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, or to volunteer, call (928) 305-9974, or click here.

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Lauren Duffel

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – If anyone is going to the Yuma Airshow Saturday, make sure to make time for road closures and detours.

The airshow generally attracts between 15,000 and 35,000 spectators annually. Expect heavy traffic, plan extra travel time and follow posted detours.

Some of these closures and detours include Avenue A, between 40th Street and the Fourth Avenue Extension/Airport Loop.

There will also be some closures on County 14th Street and Arizona Avenue, between 36th Street and 40th Street.

One local, Linda Johnson, shares what she does to get to the airshow.

“[If] you live in the counties, you have to go all the way around and try to find an alternate way to get into Yuma, and it’s a pain in the neck,” Johnson explained.

The Yuma Police Department is asking people to be patient and to remain aware of their surroundings if anyone is driving near the base Saturday.

The 60th Annual Yuma Airshow is happening at MCAS Yuma Saturday, with the gates opening at 9 a.m. and the show starting at 10:30 a.m.

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be in Yuma to perform at the airshow.

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