It may look like you're in the Sahara Desert as you drive on Interstate 8 just west of Yuma - but you're really much closer to home than what it may look like outside your window!
Home Grown: Local ag broadcaster, George Gatley, passes away
CBS 13 s April Hettinger looks back on his ag devotion to the Yuma community
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The former local broadcaster, George Gatley, known for his agriculture reporting at KYMA among others, has passed away.
George Gatley planted his roots in ag. He broadcasted for 57 years.
Many people, like former KYMA coworker Joe Teposte, remember his positive attitude and look back on the legacy he left behind. He was agriculture. He was politeness. He was friendly, Teposte listed. He s got that old-school style of him.
Bruce Gwynn, who bounced around in many local ag companies, has fond memories of George.
The Yuma community answers the request of a local family
Local woman fighting cancer asks son to show her cars and he plans on delivering
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Olga Soto has been fighting for her life for the past six years. Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Olga was recently taken off chemo therapy.
Her son, Petey Soto asked his mother if there was anything she wanted and she simply told her son that she wanted to see cars. So, Petey reached out to the president of the Dezert Syndicate Car Club, Joe Teposte and asked for help.
The two began to organize a parade to fulfil her request and to show Olga that she had the community s support. On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 5 p.m. drivers will gather at Winsor Rotary Park on 20th Street and 34th Drive.