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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A group of local students had the chance to attend the Travis Manion Foundation’s (TMF) Back to School Success Workshop Saturday.

The workshop, which was in collaboration with the Lab Training Center, took place at the center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The nationwide foundation takes a holistic approach to teach the youth how to succeed in the classroom and in their everyday lives.

The event started with Dale Dumo, event lead, and his team of coaches sharing personal experiences and why they take the time to volunteer for the foundation. It also included how to attain “S.M.A.R.T,” specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based, goals.

Dumo was clear in his team’s different approach to an event of the type.

“We’re not your typical back to school [event] – just give out handouts,” Dumo said. “We’re here to help you in your psychology and the behavioral aspect, talk about character, purpose, life skills [and] tools [and] leadership development.”

If you want to learn more about TMF, you can visit their Facebook page or their website HERE.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – U.S. Marshals Service arrested a man wanted for alleged sexual assault on minors Friday.

31-year-old Juan Daniel Tamayo was wanted for 15 counts of sexual offenses against minors, including criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated kidnapping.

It is alleged that Tamayo sexually assaulted his victims in Kansas back in 2014 through 2017 that were under the age of seven-years-old.

Tamayo left Kansas and has been living in Yuma.

The Somerton Police Department requested assistance from U.S. Marshals.

He was arrested and booked at the Yuma County Jail and is waiting for extradition back to Kansas.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents say they arrested a man who assaulted federal agents.

Border Patrol says Masokin Sadykov attacked federal agents during an arrest in Philadelphia this week.

They say Yuma Sector agents, along with their federal partners, were placing him under arrest for being illegally present in the U.S. when he became combative and placed an officer in a chokehold. He also allegedly threw punches.

Sadykov now faces federal charges.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Locals got the chance to donate blood Saturday as the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive entered its third and final day.

The three-day blood drive kicked off Thursday, July 31, at the Yuma Main Library, located 2951 S. 21st Drive.

News 11, ABC 5 and Telemundo 3 are partnering with Vitalant to bring this blood drive to Yuma. 

Anyone who donates blood on those dates will be entered to win a 2025 VW Taos S. The vehicle prize was donated by the Valley Volkswagen Dealers.

The blood drive’s third and final day started at 10:00 a.m. and went until 2:00 p.m.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – At least 30 people participated in a protest in Yuma Saturday morning.

The protest, organized by Yuma County Indivisible, took place on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street at 8:00 a.m.

This is part of a nationwide protest called “Rage Against the Regime,” where over 300 cities across the country held similar protests Saturday.

The protest was in regards to the Trump Administration’s policies, such as immigration, tariffs, healthcare, and more.

KYMA spoke to Darlene Erwin, the organizer of the protest, who shared her thoughts on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, announcing that they will be shutting down.

“That is horrendous to me. There’s so many things that are being shut down that we’ve had all our lives. My kids watch PBS [and] informative shows. It’s not just children’s shows, but, you know…educationally, these are things that are not going to just be on regular TV,” Erwin shared.

The protest lasted until 10:00 a.m.

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Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma celebrated a milestone in its history Saturday: Marcus Pool officially turned 100-years-old.

The pool was built in 1925 when the residents of Yuma decided they need a safe and cool place to escape the heat.

It was development led by Abe Marcus Sr. At the time, it took only $15,000 to construct.

The pool was named after Marcus in the 1980s, and his grandchildren reflect on their grandfather’s legacy.

“He was very, very important to the City of Yuma, and he was involved in so many things,” said James Martinez, Marcus’ grandson.

“I think the city for keeping his memory alive by keeping the pool open,” said Marla Marcus, Marcus’ granddaughter.

Entry was free and to celebrate, the first 100 guests got a birthday cupcake.

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Marcos Icahuate

SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA, KECY) – A U.S. fugitive wanted for drug possession was arrested in San Luis, Mexico.

The Sonora Attorney General’s Office says 29-year-old Janelle Yadai “N,” had an outstanding arrest warrant issued in March by the U.S. Marshals in Yuma County.

The arrest warrant was for drug possession, specifically fentanyl.

The suspect was located following a coordinated investigation between Mexican and U.S. authorities.

She was handed over to U.S. authorities at the San Luis Port of Entry.

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Karina Bazarte

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Hinojosa Park water tower is set to be demolished in August and many locals are sad about the news.

Brawley Mayor Gil Rebollar says the process started three years ago when the previous council got a grant from then State Senator Ben Hueso.

The mayor says they brought in a contractor in hopes of keeping the tower as a historical monument but it did not meet the standards.

“As we went through this process from the material, we were hoping to repurpose the material but due to the rust the paint, there is some toxicity that does not allow us to repurpose the parts for a stage or a community amenity,” said Mayor Rebollar.

The water tower is 150 feet tall and has stood for 90 years, nearly a century. The tower was once used to provide water pressure to the locals.

“I’ll mourn it. I’ll mourn it like I lost a special friend, but I understand that it’s time has come,” said Max Reyes.

Bellarosa Valdez says she grew up in Brawley with all of her family but she moved when she was just 18.She says the tower hold many memories. It’s why she came to see it one last time.

“I felt eager to come out here and take a look at it one last time before it goes away. I am excited to see what the future holds and what there is plans for it and hopefully it’s another iconic feature,” said Bellarosa Valdez.

Demolishing plans are set to start at the beginning of August.

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Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – A local medical group is giving back to educators just in time for the new school year.

Legacy MD Medical Group says they are giving out 150 bags to school teachers for the new school year.

The medical group says they will be giving them out in the rural schools including Calipatria and Seely.

“Every year there is a lot of organizations. A lot of organizations that have the backpack giveaway for students so this time we wanted to make sure that we focus on the heart that what leads this education system which is out teachers,” said Angie Peña.

Inside the bags, teachers will find school supplies like notebooks. The medical group says this is the first time giving out bags to educators.

  

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) –  The Yuma County Public Health District is offering vaccines before the school year begins.

As kids start going back to school, it’s necessary to stay up to date with vaccinations to keep them safe and healthy.

Miriam Galindo, Yuma County Immunization Program Coordinator says, “We want to have all our kids protected, our community protected, so in order to have that, we need to have all our kids immunized.”

Kids from ages six weeks to 18-years-old, as well as adults can all get their vaccines from the clinic.

They provide all back-to-school shots like the polio, and the measles, mumps, and rubella shot.Galindo explains that it can be very easy for kids to get sick at school and advises parents on how to prevent disease.

“You know hand washing, and everything, keep your kids at home if they are sick, but I mean the number one thing if you want to protect them from those diseases, vaccinate,” says Galindo.

One local, Carol Strickland, shares what she thinks of the clinic and the importance of getting vaccinated.

“I think it’s great, I mean we had, this is our grandchild, and we’ve had her sister vaccinated, and her vaccinated, and they’ve gotten flu shots when they were little, you know, and so it’s always been important and we want to keep them healthy,” says Strickland

The Yuma County Public Health District will be offering another clinic August 6 to August 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Yuma County Main Library.

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