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In California border town, AI raises fresh questions over decades-old surveillance tower
The corner of Wozencraft Street and Linholm Avenue is lined with colorful single-story homes. On a recent morning, birds chirped over the hum of a nearby lawnmower, while cars filed in and out of driveways. But in this peaceful scene of the “American Dream” — here in Calexico, a California...
Tracking gusty winds and poor air quality
Air quality has fallen sharply overnight, dropping to "Unhealthy" in areas of Riverside and Imperial counties. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Valley and portions of Imperial Valley because of the lowered air quality. People with respiratory issues should stay indoors as much as possible until AQI improves.
SPORTS: Holtville Viking Swimmers Find Success at CIF Meet
SAN DIEGO — Holtville High swimmer Aimee Montes took seventh place in the 500 freestyle at the CIF-San Diego Section swim meet held at Torrey Pines High School here recently. Montes, a junior, finished with a time of 5 minutes, 22.87 seconds, which was 13.97 seconds better than her previous personal best. The finish was Montes’ best in what was a nice day for her at the meet. She also took 10th in the 200 freestyle, setting another personal best with a time of 2:01.23, and teamed with sophomores Molly Turner and Mayra Rivera, and freshman Mayah Taylor, to place 25th in the 4×100 freestyle relay.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Calexico Asked to Reconsider Tower Lease with BP
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition, Calexico Needs Change and the American Friends Service Committee urge Calexico’s mayor and city council to reconsider renewing the U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s lease for a surveillance tower in a city park. This issue should be...
Imperial softball shuts out Brawley in second round
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial Tigers defeated the Brawley Wildcats 10-0 at Abdul Mohamed Field in the second round of the CIF playoffs. The number one seeded Tigers advance to the third round. Brawley falls to the losers bracket. Imperial will host Academy of our Lady Peace in...
Calexico’s Fire Station No. 2 Cost Rises By $315K … So Far
CALEXICO — Last week’s Calexico City Council meeting brought updates on Calexico Fire Station No. 2 located on the west side of the city, where construction from the roof to the sewers is actively happening to make the crucial first-responder building inhabitable once more. “Inside they’re tearing apart...
NBC 11 Sportscast: 6 Criminals sign with colleges
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Brawley baseball sees season end after loss to La Jolla in CIF playoffs. Calexico softball takes down and eliminates Brawley. Six Yuma Criminals sign to move on to the college level. Three Gila Ridge Hawks sign to play college sports. Article Topic Follows: 11 Sportscasts.
Three Brawley standouts ink the letters of intent
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Three Brawley seniors inked their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level. Jaedyn Lawson signed to play softball at Chaffey College, where she will study nursing. "This was a big moment," Lawson said. "It meant a lot because...
Baseball Recap: Brawley falls despite strong effort from Sergio Garcia
If Brawley was feeling good off their 13-1 takedown of Ramona last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Brawley Wildcats fell 6-3 to the Calexico Bulldogs on Wednesday. Brawley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Calexico apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Southwest baseball drops playoff opener, loses to Mira Mesa 6-4
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Southwest (21-8) dropped their opening playoff matchup to Mira Mesa (18-11). The Eagles initially fell down 2-0 in the first two innings, taking the lead with a four run bottom of the first. Two more runs from Mira Mesa in the top of the...
NBC 11 Sportscast: Imperial baseball and softball start postseason strong
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial baseball routs Escondido Charter in CIF playoff opener. Imperial softball shuts out Brawley in second round. Southwest falls in their playoff opener. We also go over more CIF playoff scores. AWC's Alliance Ndiba signs with Cincinnati.
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