City of San Luis receives grant for traffic safety
The City of San Luis received a $60,000 grant from General Motors (GM). The money will help to create a 2,500-foot roadway mural that will increase…
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How first responders in Yuma handle the heat
As Yuma County endures its longest stretch of extreme heat this summer, local first responders and community partners are stepping up their efforts…
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Friday marks day two of Summer Life Savers Blood Drive
Friday marks the second day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma
Thursday night was Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma, where the local store partnered with Children’s Miracle Network…
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Bubba’s 33 hosts ‘Raise from the Roof’ event in Yuma
The goal was to raise $5,000 while raising awareness for those who have sacrificed in service to our country. As part of the event, David Lopez, the…
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$6,440 raised to help Yuma students attend school with confidence
In a press release, the money was raised to benefit School House Outfitters, which is a program “dedicated to providing economically disadvantaged…
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Free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents
The City of San Luis announced free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents. This is in collaboration with the Humane Society of…
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AdvoKATE Foundation commits $100,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The AdvoKATE Foundation said the commitment is to support Ewing sarcoma research and CCBD’s “greatest needs in pediatric oncology and…
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Community weighs in on proposed Imperial County transit hub expansion
The project, coordinated alongside the City of El Centro and the Federal Transit Administration, marks a critical step in the environmental review…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive underway in Yuma
Thursday marks the first day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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YFD hosts Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, which took place Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, at 11 a.m., was to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch. The…
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Parents help students manage back-to-school anxiety ahead of new school year
As students across Yuma County prepare to head back to the classroom, many families are finding that getting ready for school involves more than…
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Keeping students safe as the school year begins
With more traffic during morning drop-off, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) said drivers should slow down, follow traffic laws, and watch for…
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Local non-profits team up for Imperial Valley heat relief
As extreme heat waves continue to bake the region, a newly unified front of local organizations is stepping up to ensure the area’s most vulnerable…
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Yuma family rescued from drowning at Martinez Lake
Bailey Ray, a mother, shared on Facebook last weekend that her and two kids were trapped in a 30-foot…
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AWC, Sunset Health and Onvida Health receive funding for nursing programs
AWC President Reetika Dhawan said the funding will help boost the healthcare workforce in Yuma…
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Jena Kugel nominated for Lifechanger of the year
Kugel is the Assistant Principal at Cibola High School, where she is known for her dedication to students, staff, and…
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City of Calexico to host Family Night at the Pool
The event is taking place at Margarita De Necochea Aquatic Center, located at 854 Dool Avenue, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:50…
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Wheezys to host fundraiser for man in need of liver transplant
Shawn’s Takeover is taking place at the restaurant, located 11732 S. Fortuna Road, Tuesday, August 4, from 4 p.m. to 7…
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First Night Bowl flag football tournament coming to Somerton
All the football games and activities are being held at Perricone Park in Somerton, where the action is set to kick off at 7:00…
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