2026 California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta to celebrate with junior livestock program
A program for the annual fair will celebrate livestock from local youths. The 2026 Fair & Fiesta is highlighting animals raised by…
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City of Yuma launches ‘Access for All’ campaign
According to a press release, the campaign is raising awareness “about what accessibility looks like in everyday life, celebrating progress made…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Local firefighter leads by example
Local mom Donina Carr has been a firefighter for over a decade. She said she was first introduced to the career after a fire captain stopped her in…
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Local students through Yuma County protest ICE and Trump Administration
Hundreds of students from Gila Ridge, Yuma High, Kofa, Somerton and Cibola High School all marched out of class in protest of ICE and the Trump…
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YCSO, Avenir Financial hold seminar to help locals recognize scam calls
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and Avenir Financial held a seminar Tuesday morning at the Yuma Main Library to discuss scam…
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MILITARY MATTERS: New Veterans Breakfast Group
In this week’s Military Matters report, a new social group for local Veterans is growing fast, building fellowship, connection and support for those…
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Walk through Yuma history in February
The Arizona Historical Society is hosting a history tour from February 6 to February 7. The tour will by lead by representatives from the Arizona…
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Local reaction to the passing of Bill Lutes
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the passing of Bill Lutes. Lutes was…
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New stop sign to be installed in El Centro
According to a press release, the new stop sign will be installed Wednesday at the intersection of Ross Avenue and 12th…
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Amberly’s Place hosts annual Dream Gala
The gala, which took place at the Quechan Casino Resort in Winterhaven, consisted of organizations and community leaders who chose to invest their…
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Local organization hosts Bull of the Desert 2026
The annual competition took place Saturday at the Cocopah Resort & Casino at 9:00 a.m., and featured five events, including the Three-Leg Medley and…
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Locals attend Two Rivers Renaissance Faire 2026
The three-day event kicked off Friday at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, and featured a variety of activities, performances, food and drink vendors, and…
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Locals in Yuma attend Wild West Days
From stunt shows to live country western music, the event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison at 9:00 a.m., gave attendees the chance to…
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Locals in Yuma hold anti-ICE protest
Protesters stood on the corner of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street, holding signs together in solidarity to speak out against the actions of ICE…
Continue Reading Bill Lutes, part-owner of Lute’s Casino, dies at 88
In a social media post, Lute’s Casino announced the passing of Bill Lutes on January 23, sharing how he was “half of the creative force that…
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Community health event supports farmworkers in Imperial Valley
Comité de Acción del Valle Inc. hosted a community health talk called “Voices of Health & Well-Being Without Borders” on Friday, January 30, from 5…
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San Luis students join national walkout & lead peaceful anti ICE raid protests
San Luis High School students held two protests to stand in solidarity with Minnesota following recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration…
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Local American Legion Post 56 kitchen in works to open soon
A local American Legion post is looking to reopen their kitchen soon after temporarily closing…
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First responders train for multi-casualty event
The Yuma County Fire Officer’s Association had a training for first responders where multiple students simulated being injured to practice how to…
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Somerton to host Hole-in-One golf tournament
The Hole-in-One golf tournament is Saturday, January 31 at the Cocopah RV and Golf Resort. Check in is at 7 a.m and start time is at 8…
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