YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - We have clouds coming from the west, bringing mostly cloudy skies today and through the night, but no rain is expected as we have dew points below 20 degrees. Cooling temperatures throughout the evening, with overnight lows being pretty chilly as lows will be in the mid and low 40s. The Imperial County APCD has declared a MANDATORY NO BURN day for residents within the Calexico area on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 (TOMORROW). A pattern change will result in a subtle warming trend for the next few days. During the middle of the week, a low-pressure system will ente ..read more

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona State Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could change how abortions are handled in the state on Tuesday. Planned Parenthood versus Mayes could potentially bring back the near-total abortion ban that dates back to 1864. The state supreme court decided to take up the case this summer. Last December, the Arizona Court of Appeals upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks. Oral arguments are happening Tuesday morning. No word when a decision will come down. The post Oral arguments in abortion case on Tuesday appeared first on ..read more

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Marine Corps Community Services hosted its Winterfest drive-thru event where volunteers handed out cookies, toys, and Christmas trees to Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma. The event happened on December 1 and gave back to active-duty Marines and their families. Below are pictures from the event and the photos were taken by Cpl. Jon Stone. Courtesy: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Santa Claus gives candy canes to a family U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Prize Narruhn, individual material readiness list (IMRL) Clerk, Marine Av ..read more

Correspondent: Shanelle Kaul Producer Chris Stein (CBS) - Electric vehicle (EV) sales are improving but many potential buyers are still worried about the cars ability to travel long distances. EV’s have an EPA listing that calculates how far a car can go on one charge driving in the city and on the highway. But Consumer Reports wanted to see how far electric vehicles can travel on just the highway, driving an average of 70 miles per hour and in good weather conditions. "We feel that the range on the highway is most important because that's when you need it most," says Alex Knizek, Manager of ..read more

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Kelvin Gastelum will be hosting a Christmas Toy Drive on Friday, December 15, to give back to kids in need. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and donations will be accepted at Yuma Grit Combat Athletics located on 14722 S. 2nd Ave in Yuma. You can have the chance to meet Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Kelvin Gastelum! There will also be free UFC giveaways, including a signed pair of UFC gloves, and free coffee and donuts. Make sure to stop by the toy drive on Friday to donate a toy and give back to the Yuma community. The post Kelvin Gastelum’s C ..read more

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KYMA, KECY/NBC) - Zac Efron will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. According to a press release, Efron, the star of the "High School Musical" trilogy and the upcoming film, "The Iron Claw," will be honored with the 2,767th star on the iconic Hollywood sidewalk, which will be unveiled at 6426 Hollywood Boulevard. Efron will be honored with his star in the Motion Pictures category, according to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "We are thrilled to honor actor Zac Efron who began his career as a Disney alum and has reinvented himself as a leading man by playi ..read more

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be announcing $81 million of investments that will create economic opportunity in underserved rural and Native American communities. The investments will help these communities across the United States. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad will join California State Director Maria Gallegos Herrera in Winterhaven, California to make the announcement. USDA mentioned the Winterhaven County Water District will also receive a grant to make water system improvements that will provide clea ..read more

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KYMA, KECY/NBC) - Zac Efron will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. According to a press release, Efron, the star of the "High School Musical" trilogy and the upcoming film, "The Iron Claw," will be honored with the 2,767th star on the iconic Hollywood sidewalk, which will be unveiled at 6426 Hollywood Boulevard. Efron will be honored with his star in the Motion Pictures category, according to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "We are thrilled to honor actor Zac Efron who began his career as a Disney alum and has reinvented himself as a leading man by playin ..read more

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A brush fire in California has grown to nearly 3,000 acres and prompted evacuations in Ventura County on Saturday. Officials say the fire began at approximately 9:30am. A team of 300 firefighters from across Southern California worked to battle the blaze. In their efforts, crews utilized 50 trucks, seven air tankers and five helicopters, and according to the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), additional resources are being ordered. Fortunately, no major structures have been damaged or destroyed at this time. The fire is currently at 15% containmen ..read more

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Beachgoers got quite the surprise Sunday morning when a whale was found washed up on the sand in San Diego. It was 52-foot long fin whale, which is considered an endangered species, that washed up sometime before 9:30am. "I saw some guy running around with his surfboard and I was like how were the waves and he was like pretty chill but there's a 40 footer on the beach, beached up and I was like what do you mean 40 footer and he was like its a whale, beached and I was like no way," said Aidan McHugh, a beachgoer. It was a big surprise for McHugh and everyon ..read more