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Challenger League Helping Kids Make Connections
IMPERIAL — A player in the Imperial Valley Challenger Little League, 8-year-old Jackson gets dirty and dives for nearly every baseball within his range at shortstop, actions that make his grandmother emotional. “When he was born, we were told he wouldn’t walk,” Marina Arteaga explained during one of Jackson’s...
GUEST COLUMN: Of Nostalgia, Of Airplay, Of Repetition, Of Requests
I am so glad that on occasion the editor indulges me on pet projects, to wit, love of film and pop songs. In teen spirit, this doom and gloom boomer will unleash his fury on nostalgia radio station programmers, whether on terra firma or radiating down from a fixed-orbit satellite.
33rd Annual Four Valleys of the Sun Open Karate Championship taking place next week
In a press release, the tournament will take place in Southwest High School in El Centro on Saturday, April 27, with more than 30 dojos from four different valleys, Imperial, Coachella, Yuma and Mexicali, participating in the tournament. The post 33rd Annual Four Valleys of the Sun Open Karate Championship taking place next week appeared first on KYMA.
The Inaugural Joshua L. Holmes 3v3 Classic tips off Saturday
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Inaugural Joshua L. Holmes 3v3 Classic will off on Saturday at Southwest High School. Joshua Holmes was an accomplished basketball player for Southwest High School and Imperial Valley College. Beyond the court, Holmes was an even better man and servant to his community.
Imperial Valley College set to host its Fentanyl Awareness Summit
Imperial Valley College is teaming up with the University of Baja California to host a Fentanyl Awareness Summit. The post Imperial Valley College set to host its Fentanyl Awareness Summit appeared first on KYMA.
Writers Wanted Second Part in Calexico Book Series
CALEXICO — The Calexico Arts Council formally announced a call to writers and historians for the second edition of the project that began over a year ago in a press release on Friday, April 12. The first book titled, “History of Calexico: The Origin” in English, and, “Historia De...
Calexico’s Cruz Makes National Flag Football Team
CALEXICO — Calexico High School’s Paula “Nico” Cruz recently earned her way onto USA Football’s 17U girls national flag football team. Cruz, a 16-year-old junior, participated in tryouts last month and was selected, along with 17 other girls from across the country, to be part of the team which will compete in the 2024 Junior International Cup tournament in Los Angeles this summer.
Arizona abortion ruling could strain access to care in the Imperial Valley
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling last week has nearly banned access to abortion. Across state lines, KPBS’s Kori Suzuki says some experts worry about what the ruling means for access to reproductive care in the Imperial Valley. California leaders responded swiftly after last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling banning...
Local Doctor Sounds The Alarm On Obesity
CALEXICO, CA (Friday, April 12, 2024) – Dr. Juan Velazquez, M.D. (LEGACY MD MEDICAL GROUP/VO MEDICAL CENTER) said there are some prevalent health conditions in the valley. One of them is obesity. Obesity has been linked to several serious complications. If untreated for a prolonged period it might even lead to a stroke.
Transgender recall vote lays bare US battle between progressives and conservatives
Thousands of people voted to elect Raul Urena to Calexico council, hoping the young politician would bring a fresh approach to the California border city's long-standing problems with unemployment, crime and deprivation. Unemployment is high in a place where pandemic-era border closures stymied trade.
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