Local hair salon celebrates 20 years in Yuma
A local hair salon celebrated 20 years in Yuma.
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Nickelodeon and Wendy’s to team up for “Spongebob” themed burger
As part of a celebration marking 25 years of SpongeBob, the makers of Spongebob (Nickelodeon, part of the Paramount family, along with CBS) have partnered with Wendy’s in a “Kollab” to offer “Krabby Patty Kollab” menu items.
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City of San Luis breaks ground on construction of a new gym and Wendy’s
The gym will be located on County 24th Street, near Avenue E on the east side of San Luis while the new Wendy’s will be located on Cesar Chavez Street and 10th Avenue, a corner that has been vacant for 24 years.
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Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began walking off the job after 12:01am Eastern Tuesday. The longshoremen are asking for more pay and less automation.
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Locals react to Verizon Wireless outage
People using Verizon experienced an outage Monday, and Yuma residents are sharing their reaction.
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Verizon Wireless customers report outage
Verizon Wireless customers across the country reported outages Monday morning, including the Desert Southwest.
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Airbnb to honor Prince with “Purple Rain” themed house
Up to four Airbnb guests will be able to stay at the newly restored “Purple Rain” house located in Minneapolis. Airbnb said the house will be available for 25 total one-night stays from October 26 to December 14.
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Eight largest movie theater chains to undergo some major changes
The eight companies that reported to the Theater Owners Association include AMC, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Cineplex, Marcus Theaters Corp., B&B Theaters, Harkins Theaters and Santikos Entertainment.
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California attorney general sues ExxonMobil
In a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference is to announce a lawsuit against ExxonMobil “for allegedly engaging in a decades-long campaign of deception that caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis.”
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M&M’s announces new flavor in two years
It’s peanut butter, jelly time as the newest M&M’s flavor is a spin on the classic sandwich combo.
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Lactaid Milk being recalled due to trace amounts of almonds in the milk
Lactaid Milk is being recalled in 27 states because of trace amounts of almond in the milk.
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FCC announces $13 million settlement with AT&T
According to the FCC, the customer data exposed was from 2015 through 2017, and it should have been deleted years before the breach occurred.
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1st Bank Yuma named top five extraordinary banks in the U.S.
1st Bank Yuma was recognized with the institute’s overall Excellence Banky Award for exemplary performance in philanthropy, customer service, thought leadership, workplace culture, and financial literacy education.
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DirectTV and Disney reach deal to end blackout
Disney’s networks went dark on September 1 after the two sides could not agree to terms on fees and bundle structures.
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Meet the new face of the Yuma County Chamber of the Commerce
The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new Executive Director, Carrie Zaragoza.
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SEC charges Keurig Dr. Pepper over recyclability of coffee pods
The company has said, in past, marketing and financial reports that K-Cups could be effectively recycled. However, the SEC said Keurig Dr. Pepper failed to disclose that two of the biggest U.S. recyclers said they wouldn’t accept the pods for recycling.
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Bank of America announces raises to its minimum hourly wage
Starting in October, full-time employees will earn a minimum of $24 per hour, or almost $50,000 per year.
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Apple unveils latest iPhone models, updated Apple Watch and new AirPods
Apple released a video Monday unveiling its latest iPhone models, an updated Apple Watch, and new AirPods.
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Food trucks surviving the Yuma heat
With this excessive heat, food truck workers are also impacted. We see food trucks all the time here in Yuma from parking lots to designated events like friday night munchies.
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Arizona tourism hits record-breaking milestone, boosting Yuma’s economy
According to the latest data from the Arizona Office of Tourism, 2023 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with local communities, like Yuma, reaping significant benefits.
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