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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Governor Doug Ducey visited Yuma this week following a tour of the U.S./Mexico border. His visit comes one day after he issued a Declaration of Emergency for Arizona s southern border.
The declaration deploys 250 Arizona National Guard troops, as well as state troopers, to assist U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) and local law enforcement in keeping border communities safe.
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Ag contractor says he tried to extend reservation, but was refused - News 11 s Wiley Jawhary reports
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Orchel Krier is a contractor for Kern Ridge Growers based in Kern County. Work brings him to the Imperial Valley for long periods of time. He usually stays at the El Centro Travelodge, but not anymore.
Krier tells News 11 s Wiley Jawhary he s a good customer who usually pays in advance to show his loyalty. He says he frequently extends his booking, so he was caught by surprise when they told him that his reservation was no longer good.
Taft Midway Driller
The Taft City Council approved changing the name of East Cedar Street to honor late business and civic leader Bob Hampton.
Hampton passed away on May 13, 2020 at age 82.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted last year to rename the street to honor Hampton, whose business, Westside Waste Management, has been located there for many years.
Hampton supported numerous business, community and philanthropic projects in the community. He was a great friend for the City of Taft, Councilman Orchel Krier said after the vote Tuesday night. He made a lot of donations and provided the Chamber of Commerce with its building and helped the West Side Health Care District.