Toymakers bet on last minute shoppers during Christmas season
With the busiest shopping weekend of the year underway, some toy retailers say they may need a Christmas…
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A rail strike won’t screw up your holidays. Here’s how it’ll affect you in other ways
So once again the nation and its economy is facing the risk of a massive freight railroad strike, this one as soon as Dec. 9. But about the only…
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City of El Centro to host Christmas tree lighting ceremony and fair
The City of El Centro will kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Street…
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Hasbro CEO says inflation won’t hurt holiday sales. Investors disagree
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and for the toy company Hasbro, a slowing economy could be a proverbial Grinch that steals…
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NC woman wins National Gingerbread House Competition
A North Carolina woman has taken home the top prize at this year’s National Gingerbread House…
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Just in time for Christmas, Santa Claus is coming to Calexico
Santa Claus and his elves will travel from the frigid North Pole to the very tropical…
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YPD urges Yumans to be cautious during holiday season
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) released a press release detailing good safety practices in time for holiday…
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President Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
President Biden continued a 75-year-old White House Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning two turkeys…
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City of San Luis offices closed for Thanksgiving
The City of San Luis offices will not be open for Thanksgiving, per a press…
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Holiday hotel travel increases for Thanksgiving weekend
The hotel and hospitality industry is glad to see people returning to…
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McGraw Elementary invites students to join the Bring Cheer Campaign
The Student Council of C.W. McGraw Elementary School launched its third year of the “Bring Cheer…
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NFIB offers five tips to help Arizona shops and restaurants succeed on Nov. 26
As chain stores and online retailers launch their holiday sales, Black Friday will not have the appeal it once…
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Veterans show off their talents in the Foothills
One local veteran Robert Stevwing was at the event selling his wood…
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Yuma locals honor veterans at the American Legion’s annual Veteran’s Day parade
Thousands of Yuma locals lined fourth avenue to watch the American Legion’s annual Veteran’s Day…
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City of San Luis offices closed in observance of Veterans Day
The City of San Luis offices will close on Thursday, November 10,…
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Texans hosts Dia de los Muertos to honor Uvalde victims
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 hundreds of crowds in Texas gathered to host Dia De Los Muertos…
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Reps. Grijalva & Garcia uplift Dia de los Muertos Resolution with community altars
On November 1, 2022, Arizona and Illinois representatives Raul M. Grijalva and Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia are uplifting their resolution, honoring Dia de…
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New Yorkers hold Halloween parade, makes history
New Yorkers got a chance to show off their spooky sides at the 49th Annual Village Halloween…
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Organize Arizona hosts Vote Expo to bring awareness to voters
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Organize Arizona hosted a family-friendly community event called Vote…
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Dia de Los Muertos celebration coming soon
The City of El Centro will host a Dia de Los Muertos celebration on November 2,…
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