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Jailene Aguilera

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Here’s a way to impress dad for Fathers Day this year! Preparing a delicious side dish that would go very well a main course.

Ingredients

For the Potatoes:

• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

For the Yogurt Aïoli:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Zest of 1 lemon

•  Salt to taste

For the Herb Salad:

• 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, and chives), roughly chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Boil the Potatoes:

   – Place the Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.

   – Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.

2. Smash the Potatoes:

   – Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

   – On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange the boiled potatoes. Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato to about ½ inch thick.

   – Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

3. Crisp the Potatoes:

 Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through to ensure even crisping.

4. Prepare the Yogurt Aïoli:

In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Make the Herb Salad:

 In a separate bowl, combine the chopped herbs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss to combine.

6. Assemble the Dish:

Once the potatoes are crispy, remove them from the oven. Serve warm, topped with a generous dollop of yogurt aïoli and a handful of the herb salad. Finish with extra lemon zest for a fresh touch.

This dish is great as a side or a main vegetarian option. The crispy potatoes paired with the creamy aïoli and fresh herb salad create a delightful combination of flavors and textures!

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Samuel Kirk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A terrifying bee attack in Yuma has left a family shaken, two dogs dead, and multiple people recovering from serious stings.

On what began as a typical Tuesday morning, the Lujan family was feeding their dogs in their backyard when a swarm of bees suddenly descended on them. The aggressive attack sent several family members to the hospital and tragically killed two of their beloved pets.

“It was just so devastating, and we’re so shaken up from it,” Mario Lujan told 13 On Your Side. “It’s probably the worst feeling you could have—to be so helpless.”

Mario and his wife were stung repeatedly as they tried to rescue their dogs. They believe the swarm came from a hidden hive inside a trailer near their property.

By the time first responders from Rural Metro Fire Department arrived, the damage had already been done.

“When Rural Metro came, she was almost unconscious—soaking wet,” Mario said, referring to his wife. “They just put her on the gurney, and off to the hospital we went.”

Local beekeeping expert Nicole Burns says the extreme heat could be a key factor in the bees’ sudden aggression.

“Anytime it’s above 100 degrees, bees like to be at 95 degrees, so anything past that can make them very agitated,” Burns explained. “That’s when we see people calling us—whether they’re mowing their lawn or they don’t know they have a beehive in a tree.”

Burns also emphasized that bees typically don’t seek out trouble unless they feel provoked.

“They’re kinda just like a wild animal, like bears,” she said. “People can see them doing their own thing—leave them ‘bee,’ literally, is what I always tell people.”

The Lujan family says they are grateful their loved ones survived but are still processing the trauma and heartbreak from the attack.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Regional Center for Border Health San Luis Walk-In Clinic is hosting a two-day Back to School event next month at two different locations.

The first day of the event is taking place Friday, July 11, at the clinic in Somerton, located at 950 E. Main Street Building B, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Courtesy: Regional Center for Border Health

The second day of the event is taking place Saturday, July 12, at the clinic in San Luis, located at 1896 E. Babbitt Lane, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

During the two events, students will receive backpacks, school supplies, physicals, immunizations, sports physicals and eye exams.

Courtesy: Regional Center for Border Health

For more information about the Somerton event, call (928) 236-8001. For information about the San Luis event, call (928) 722-6112.

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Karina Bazarte

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The El Centro Public Library held a registration event for their annual Summer Reading Program Wednesday morning.

The event took place at the library, located at 1198 N. Imperial Avenue, at 11:00 a.m.

“The El Centro Public Library continues to be a place of learning, imagination, and connection for our community,” said El Centro Mayor Sonia Carter.

Courtesy: City of El Centro

Those who participate in the program can expect “themed storytimes, crafts, reading challenges, live performances, and more,” according to the City of El Centro.

Durning the event, Wild Wonders made an appearance, where many children, teenagers and adults got to see and touch different animals, such as a snake and possum.

“It’s a great way to encourage children and families to explore the world through books, discovery, and hands-on experiences. We invite everyone to take part in the activities planned all summer long,” Mayor Carter expressed.

Courtesy: City of El Centro

Carter says the program will also have free meals to give to the participants.

The Summer Reading Program starts next week. To learn more about the program, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.

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Karina Bazarte

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A house in Brawley went up in flames Tuesday afternoon, destroying two vehicles

The Brawley Fire Department (BFD) says the fire started on Walnut Street and Willow Court, with BFD believing the fire started in the garage.

Maria del Lurdes Gullen, a next-door neighbor, says her neighbors knocked on her door asking for help and everyone sprang into action.

“For it to happen in a matter of seconds, that’s all it took a matter of seconds, you know, that everything went, but I just feel lucky and blessed that nobody for hurt not even the animals nobody got hurt,” Gullen shared.

BFD says everyone in the home, including a pet dog, got out safely, and says it took them at least 20 minutes to put out the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Deja Foxx, the Democratic candidate running for represent Arizona in our nation’s capitol in Congress, is holding a meet and greet in Yuma Wednesday afternoon.

The event is taking place at North End Coffeehouse, located at 202 S. First Street #203, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

During the event, attendees can ask Foxx questions, hear her vision and learn how to get involved in her campaign.

Foxx is running for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a seat left vacant by the late Congressman Raul Grijalva.

Foxx participated in the Democratic debate in Tucson Tuesday evening, along with other candidates including Daniel Hernandez, Adelita Grijalva, Patrick Harris and Jose Malvido.

If anyone wants to attend the event, click here. To learn more about Foxx, click here.

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Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Imperial County has announced its first psychiatry residency program, making it the 16th county to have one of these program’s nationwide. 

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS), along with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) made the announcement of the first psychiatry residency program Tuesday.

The program was made possible thanks to a grant of $2.5 million.

“This has been a project that we have been working on for two years. It’s been a lot of hard work, a lot of collaboration with UCSD, and it’s a big accomplishment I think that we never realized. All the benefits this will bring to the community,” said Leticia Plancarte Garcia, Director of ICBHS.

Garcia says the program was certified for 16 residents that will come in groups of four.

She says this residency program will help the Imperial Valley in many ways.

“This is important because we are bringing professionals…we are bringing individuals that would take care of people with mental health needs. Imperial County has a high population of individuals with high mental health and sustains disorders. This will help us meet that need,” said Garcia.

ICBHS also introduced the faculty of the program.

The four-year program is expected to start in July of next year. To learn more about the program, read the press release below.

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Eduardo Morales

LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) – Carmen Marquez is an independent journalist and Yuma native who is covering the ICE protests currently taking place in Los Angeles.

Marquez is front and center reporting on what is happening with the protests in the area. She describes the current scene and what she has experienced during her coverage.

“Everything is peaceful. There’s families, there’s youth, there’s kids. It’s peaceful protest, but after [5:00 p.m.], it does tend to get a little chaotic ’cause that’s when you know you start to see chaos,” Marquez says.

If you would like to remain safe during the protests, she recommends being responsible, respectful, and coming earlier in the day to avoid any trouble.

She says that younger generations, such as millennials, can be seen at the protests as a way to defend their older relatives who are afraid to come out.

However, despite the surrounding danger and intimidation, she explains why she continues to report.

“Unless I get shot maybe, I have to sit down for a couple of days, but I’m going to be out there. It’s important to tell people, to give people the news and the realities of this country right now,” Marquez said.

She plans to cover the protest as they continue to unfold.

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Scott Gross

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A home is damaged after a fire Tuesday afternoon in Brawley.

Police say it happened in the area of Walnut and Jones Street, and say the fire started in the garage.

Several fire stations helped battle the fire.

KYMA is still waiting to hear back if anyone was injured and the extent of the damage.

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