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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has issued a notification regarding a Level 3 sex offender in the Yuma community.

YCSO says 72-year-old Jose Quintero-Cervantes told them he is living in the area of S. May Avenue, near the West Main Canal, in Yuma.

Quintero-Cervantes is described as five-feet, five-inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, has white hair and brown eyes, and is not wanted by YCSO at this time.

In October of 1991, YCSO says Quintero-Cervantes pleaded no contest and was found guilty of one count of attempted molestation of a child in the Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, where he was sentenced to one year in the Maricopa County Jail, followed by lifetime probation.

However, in January of 1994, his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to serve 10 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections with credit for 452 days prior to sentencing, according to YCSO.

In June of last year, Quintero-Cervantes pleaded guilty to one count of attempted failure to register as a sex offender in the Yuma County Superior Court, and was sentenced to 36 months of supervised probation.

However, in October of that year, he pleaded guilty to one count of failure to register as a sex offender in the Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, was sentenced to 15 years of supervised probation and is under the supervision of Yuma County Adult Probation.

Quintero-Cervantes is considered a Level 3 sex offender with a high risk to reoffend.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – As the nation marks the anniversary of D-Day, Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is remembering its role in preparing Soldiers for one of World War II’s (WWII) most significant operations.

During the war, thousands of troops trained in the Desert Southwest, including at Camp Laguna, which was located within what is now YPG.

Seven of the 20 divisions that trained in the region later took part in the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Yuma also contributed to the war effort through equipment testing. The Army’s M2 Treadway Bridge and improvements to the Bailey Bridge system were tested here before helping Allied forces advance across Europe.

Today, YPG remains the last active Army installation in Arizona connected to the historic Desert Maneuver Area.

Officials say the site’s legacy lives on through the Soldiers who trained in the desert and helped secure victory during WWII.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Freedom Library is hosting A Special 250th Independence Day Celebration next month.

The event is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre, located at 254 S. Main Street, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon.

During the celebration, attendees will learn about the history of the Declaration of Independence as well as listen to very well-known actors read the document.

Attendees will also learn about what happened to those who signed the document, as well as learn about Yuma’s connection to the Declaration of Independence.

The Freedom Library says those who attend will have the opportunity to win of their scholarships, and the event is free to attend.

Yuma Insurance, Church for the City, Green Tree Grocery Outlet, Middle School MBA and Air Central Heating & Cooling are sponsoring the celebration.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The 26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament is happening this weekend.

The annual event is taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Desert Hills Golf Course, located at 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive, at 7 a.m.

During the tournament, there will be prizes for first, second and third place, along with prizes for nearest to the pin and longest drive, and lunch will be provided.

The cost to participate in the tournament is $100, and proceeds from the tournament will go to the Kings Wrestling Club.

For more information about the tournament, call Sal Castaneda at 928-210-6638, Manuel Castaneda at 928-580-0627, Rafael Castaneda at 928-503-4840 or Chuy Ibarra at 928-446-8880.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Rural Metro responded to a house fire Sunday morning.

According to Rural Metro’s post on Facebook, it happened in the area of S. Ironwood Drive and E. 54th Street after 10:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, Rural Metro says they found a single-story, single-family home “fully involved with exposures,” prompting crews to deploy hose lines and extinguish the fire.

Rural Metro says the fire was contained to the house of origin.

One person was taken to Onvida Foothills for minor burns, and no other injuries were reported, according to Rural Metro, who says the American Red Cross was contacted.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Courtesy: Rural Metro

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Jessamyn Dodd

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – In Imperial County, one of four people charged in connection with the murder of a Salton City man appeared in court Friday.

53-year-old Blanca Robles was released without having to pay any bail as she agreed to appear for future court dates.

Robles is charged with accessory after the fact in the death of 34-year-old Pedro Montes Jr.

Montes’s body was discovered in a remote area of Salton City last month, prompting a homicide investigation. 

Prosecutors allege Robles helped conceal or destroy evidence following the killing.

The three other suspects charged in the case are expected to make court appearances later this month.

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Dillon Fuhrman

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – Residents in San Luis, Arizona got the chance to talk to and have lunch with members of the San Luis City Council.

Conversations with Council took place at Mariscos de India, located at 879 B Street, at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Vice Mayor Javier Vargas and members of the Council, including Lizeth Servin, Luis Cabrera and Maria C. Cruz, were in attendance, along with City Council candidate Brian De La Hoya.

Courtesy: City of San Luis

Conversations with Council is a bimonthly meeting where residents can engage with elected officials to talk about upcoming projects within the city, raise concerns and other topics.

“At the end of the day, we’re here to serve the community. And if we’re not available to them and we’re not listening to their concerns or their suggestions, it just creates an environment where you don’t know who you’re serving or what you’re serving for,” said Council member Cabrera. “So I think these very important across all the county to ensure that we are listening to the voices of the people that we represent.”

The meeting lasted until 10 a.m. If anyone wants to attend the next meeting, happening August 1, click here.

Courtesy: City of San Luis

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County spent a day having fun in the sun while also learning the importance of water safety.

The Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance (GYWSA) hosted the Third Annual Water Safety Day at the Valley Aquatic Center at 8 a.m.

During the event, there was live music, free hot dogs and giveaways.

There were also a variety of interactive water safety booths from a variety of different agencies, such as the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Jen Miller, the Communications Director for the City of Yuma, shared how the event benefits the Yuma community.

“Water safety is year round. This is not something just for the summer. We are a destination in Yuma. So we have rivers, canals, pools, we have ponds, we have everything else,” Miller explained. “So we need to make sure our tagline is, ‘Anyone can drown, no one should.’ So we want to make sure that everyone is prepared any anytime, anywhere, any time around the water.”

After the pre-pool party, those who attended swam in the public pool at 10 a.m., and the event lasted until 6 p.m.

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Moses Femino

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary continues this week as Yuma businesses take part in a statewide celebration centered around food, drinks, and community spirit.

On June 6, Arizona restaurants and breweries, in partnership with the Arizona America250 Commission, will host a special “2:50 Hour” event.

From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., participating locations across the state will offer themed specials inspired by the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.

In Yuma, Lute’s Casino will offer $2.50 domestic draft beverages, while Prison Hill Brewing Company will feature its “Liberty Lockup” meal deal for $17.76, which includes a classic American burger with fries and a pint of Jail Bait Blonde.

Organizers say the event is designed to bring communities together while building excitement for America’s semiquincentennial celebration in 2027.

“Yuma has a special place in patriotic America, right? Yuma loves the United States,” Marcus Carney, Executive Director of Visit Yuma said.

Yuma is one of only a handful of Arizona communities participating in the event, with both Lute’s Casino and Prison Hill Brewing signing on.

“There’s only like six bars that signed up in the whole state of Arizona and Yuma has got two of them,” Mike Lutes, Manager of Lutes Casino said. “So that’s pretty nice that Yuma comes out and supports.”

The celebration will culminate at 2:50 p.m. with a coordinated statewide “Cheers to 250 Years” toast. In Yuma, Visit Yuma will cover the cost of the commemorative round for participants.

Organizers hope the event serves as both a summer kickoff and a reminder of the historic milestone approaching as the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A victim has been identified as a missing teen from San Luis, Arizona, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO).

On Monday, June 1, 2026, at about 10:08 a.m., deputies were called about a body in the area of Adams Avenue.

Investigators say the body was of a 15-year-old girl who was previously reported missing.

Next of kin notification has been made, according to YCSO.

The case remains under investigation.

If you have any information on this case, call YCSO at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous

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