City of Somerton hosts annual Tamale Festival
The City of Somerton hosted its annual Tamale Festival Saturday, and it took place along Main Street at 11:00…
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs visits Veteran Home in Yuma
Gov. Hobbs made a special appearance at the Arizona Department of Veteran Services’ Veterans Home in Yuma…
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Yuma locals unite to save kitten from palm tree
The rescue unfolded after a call alerted Homeward Bound Animal Rescue to a kitten trapped with no clear way down, prompting a rapid response from…
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“Christmas at the Crossing” holiday event kicks off
The magical holiday event will take place here at the Colorado River State Historic Park. Families can enjoy everything from train rides, photos with…
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2025 Foothills light parade in Yuma
Friday’s route will be the Neighborhood Route, and participants are asked to line up next to the Dollar General on 46th Street and Foothills…
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4th Avenue Gym hosting Truck Raffle to benefit local high school athletics
The man behind the charity, founder Justin Haile, says the support has been overwhelming and the impact is…
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Harvest Preparatory puts on “Tunnel of Lights” in San Luis and Yuma
The Tunnel of Lights event in Yuma runs from December 19 through December 23. In San Luis, the event takes place on December 22 and 23, from 6:30…
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Arizona leaders call out tariff supporters in the state
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez and Yuma leaders spoke out in the Foothills. They called out three Republican gubernatorial…
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Exceptional Community Hospital gives away bikes for participants in toy drive
The hospital partnered with Catholic Community Services to host a toy drive, and those who donated any unwrapped gift were entered into a raffle to…
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Champion Church in Yuma putting on production of “Jesus is Born”
With Christmas just around the corner, a local church in Yuma is offering residents the opportunity to experience the origins of the holiday through…
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Dozens of Veterans receive Christmas gifts at Yuma veterans home
Veterans were in the holiday spirit Thursday as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 hosted their Third Annual Christmas party at the Arizona State…
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New grocery store opens its doors in Calipatria
For the first time in over 30 years, a new grocery store officially opened its doors to residents in the north end of the Imperial…
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Family needs help finding missing pet snake
The family says their boa Jax went missing Sunday and was last seen at their home in the Saguaro Subdivision area in Yuma…
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Locals begin to celebrate Hanukkah
This week, Hanukkah started on Sunday, December 14, encouraging family and friends to come together and…
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YFD now accepting registrations for Camp Inferno 2026
According to a press release, Camp Inferno will take place from February 5, 2026 to February 7, 2026 at the Public Safety Training Facility, located…
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Still a long way to go! Salvation Army needs your help with the Red Kettle Campaign
As of Monday, they’ve raised $77,500, but they are still short around $52,000 of their $130,000…
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Local church hosts 45th Annual Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir Concert
The choir, which took place at the church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, was formed after the tragic death of Cindy Ann…
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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade returns to Downtown Yuma
The parade help kick off the holiday season with festive floats, marching band performances, dazzling lights, and local community…
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Ashley HomeStore of Yuma hosts annual “Hope to Dream” event
50 children selected from Yuma District One, Crane Elementary School District, and Crossroads Mission attended a special screening of “The Grinch,”…
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Wreaths placed on graves at Sunset Vista Cemetery in the Foothills
Local Veterans and current military members gathered at Sunset Vista Cemetery to honor Veterans who have passed…
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