City of Calexico to host Youth Art Center at the Border
The event is taking place Tuesday, September 29, at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at 421 Heffernan Avenue, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Crunch Fitness holds 9/11 remembrance
As part of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, one local gym is honoring the first responders and victims who lost their lives.
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YCFB partners with In-N-Out for volunteer event
In-N-Out burger partnered with the food bank volunteers to highlight how local businesses and employees can do their part to help fight hunger.
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Somerton Public Safety honors victims of 9/11
The Somerton Police Department (SPD), Somerton Cocopah Fire Department (SCFD) and community leaders gathered together in a ceremony to honor those who lost their lives.
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Calexico West Port of Entry closes to honor lives lost on 9/11
A private ceremony, led by U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, was held at 5:45 a.m. Friday inside the Port of Entry.
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Imperial Valley reflects on 9/11
25 years later, flags across the Imperial Valley are lowered to half-staff in honor of the first responders, civilians, and everyday heroes who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Local organization raises funds to support victims in Calexico
The event is called “Sobre Ruedas,” which means “on wheels” in English, and it is organized by the Calexico Neighborhood House.
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PPEP TEC High School in San Luis holds first 9/11 memorial stair climb
The event was held in partnership with the San Luis Police and Fire Departments and was designed to give students an opportunity to learn about an important moment in American history while connecting with the public safety officials who serve their community.
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YFD to host 9/11 Stair Climb
Participants will walk 19 laps up and down the stairs at the PMG Building on 16th Street and Fourth Avenue, equaling the 110 floors of the Twin Towers.
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Locals across Yuma County react to Charlie Kirk’s death one year later
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death Thursday.
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Citrine Law donates $10,000 to Yuma High basketball
A local attorney is investing $10,000 into the future of Yuma High School boys basketball.
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Yuma firefighters carry on 25-year 9/11 remembrance tradition
For 25 years, retired Yuma Fire Captain Paul Evancho has placed hundreds of American flags outside Yuma Fire Station 2 each September.
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Yuma County supervisors discuss Public Defender’s Office move and possible logo update
Yuma County supervisors approved a change to a local speed limit and discussed possible changes to county offices and the county logo.
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Imperial Valley Mall to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
The traditional celebration will be hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, with more than 26 vendors offering traditional Mexican food and handcrafts brought in from Mexico.
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YPG hosts 9/11 Walk, Run or Ruck event
The 9/11 Walk, Run or Ruck event was held Wednesday morning, and Col. Charles Seaberry said holding the event year-after-year shows a united front.
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Eager Park in Imperial gets an inclusive remodel
The goal is to make the playground more accessible for children of all abilities, and the project is expected to cost around $650,000.
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YCNHA receives $50k grant to expand marketing efforts
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) is receiving a $50,000 grant from the National Park Foundation to help promote Yuma’s history, attractions and community events.
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APS surprises local Yuma teachers with gift cards
Arizona Public Service (APS) gave away $500 gift cards to 62 teachers in Yuma County, and the goal is to support schools with much needed supplies.
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Rise and Run hosting 5k/10k Run/Walk Turkey Trot in Yuma
Rise and Run, an organization focused on bringing the community together through fitness, running, walking, and positive community events is hosting their Turkey Trot 5k/10k run/walk on November 8, 2026 in Yuma.
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Yuma County Republican Party hosts VIP dinner
The event took place at the Elks Lodge Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator for CNN, serving as the keynote speaker.
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