AWC Governing Board member Richard Lamb passes away at the age of 80
Longtime governing board member for Arizona Western College (AWC) Richard Lamb died July 21, 2004 at the age of…
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United Way of Yuma County holds drive for school supplies
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Karina Jones, the Executive Director of United Way, about the…
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Need school supplies? Head over to the Back to School Rodeo event for free items
The 30th annual Back to School Rodeo is Saturday July 20 at the Yuma Civic Center from 9 a.m. – 1…
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Central Union High School District appoints two leadership positions
The Central Union High School District has new leaders for Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and Athletic Director &…
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Back to School Rodeo for free school supplies set for Saturday
Yuma is getting ready to host an event to help local students on their way back to their…
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Gadsden Elementary School District #32 program recognized for postsecondary achievements
The Early College Program from Gadsden Elementary School District #32 has received recognition from the University Helios Decision Center for…
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Learn how to fly a plane and become a pilot right in your own backyard
Local pilot and flight instructor Amalia Andaverde hopes to educate and inspire others to pursue their aviation dream with many flight programs…
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Lerner & Rowe giving out 750 free backpacks
Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorney is giving away 750 free backpacks loaded with school…
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26th Annual Nuestros Niños/Nuestra Comunidad Community Outreach and Health Fairs
The Regional Center for Border Health and San Luis Walk-In Clinic is inviting families to their 26th Annual Nuestros Niños Health…
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More than 2,000 backpacks to be given away by local non-profit
“Gateway to the Heart” is giving away more than 2,000 backpacks with school…
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Gateway to the Heart is having a community backpack giveaway for local children
School is going to be starting very soon, and local organizations are here to help kids be fully prepared.…
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New Gadsden Elementary School Interim Principal approved
Silvia Vega was approved as the new Interim Principal of Gasden Elementary School by the Governing…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors declare “Pre Trial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week”
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a meeting July 2, highlighting a week to recognize certain…
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Biden cancels speech at teachers union convention in Philadelphia after union staff goes on strike
President Joe Biden has canceled a planned speech in Philadelphia at the annual conference of the National Education Association after the union’s…
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Local author publishes thriller book and will be having a signing event in Yuma
Allen T. Grimes, author of ‘When the Lantern Swings’ will be performing a dramatic reading and signing his new book at the Yuma Foothills Library…
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Gadsden students selected to participate in Barrett Summer Scholars Program
59 middle school students from Gadsden Elementary School District (ESD) 32 were selected to participate in the Barrett Summer School Program at…
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Yuma School District One waiting on $77M bond approval
The “Yes is Best for our Kids” fundraiser is looking to support Yuma School District One’s attempts to get a bond worth $77 millions for…
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High school students can now apply to new Homeland Security Program at AWC
The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY) and AWC have partnered to create a Homeland Security Program that is available to…
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Yuma District One school board candidates meet and greet
Yuma District One school board candidates held a meet and greet at Lute’s Casino Thursday…
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Two AWC District Governing Board Members attend NALEO conference
Arizona Western College District Governing Board members went to Las Vegas for the NALEO 41st Annual…
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