MILITARY MATTERS: Free Veteran suicide prevention training
There will be a free Veterans suicide prevention event taking place Friday, September 5 at the Cocopah Resort & Conference Center in Somerton. There…
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People head to Lake Martinez for Labor Day celebrations
With Labor Day, many locals and out-of-town visitors are taking in the sun at Lake…
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Dove hunting season is upon us
Dove hunting season officially started on September 1, and many passionate hunters wake up bright and early to head to the hunting…
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Fostering Hope Yuma Prepares for “Step Into the Story” Conference
Fostering Hope Yuma will host its annual “Step Into the Story” Conference on September 20, offering a full day of resources, speakers, and support…
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Group of dedicated volunteers continue to help endangered wildlife
Nearly every day, the volunteer group from Yuma hauls truckloads of water across the desert, bringing relief to wildlife facing increasing threats…
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Imperial Valley Symphony to perform the Music of Shostakovich in November
The performance planned for November 15 is dedicated to playing Shostakovich’s…
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City of Yuma to host 25th Annual Tribute of the Muses
According to a press release, the ceremony is taking place Friday, November 14 at the Historic Yuma Theatre at 7:00…
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HSOY receives $10,000 donation from Yuma Insurance
Yuma Insurance awarded the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) $10,000 to support the non-profit’s mission in reducing homeless pets and promote…
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City of Yuma to host Ninth Annual Mayors’ International Bike Ride
According to a press release, the event takes place Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic Center parking…
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Yuma City Hall to close for Labor Day
As a result, trash collection in the city will be delayed by one day, but curbside recycling will operate as…
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NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ returns for its 11th year
NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative, “Clear The Shelters,” returns for its 11th consecutive year. It started August…
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Somerton mother holds car wash to help cover mental health costs for her children
The car wash fundraiser took place at the Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30…
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Local cross guard in need of the community’s help
Friends and families describe her as warm, caring, and deeply devoted to her…
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City of El Centro announces third year of First Responders Wall engraving
Applications must be submitted to the City of El Centro Economic Development Division, located at 1249 W. Main Street, by September 12, and the cost…
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IID’s Tree for All program returns this fall
This fall, IID will plant 1,300 trees for residential customers. To ensure fairness, participants will be selected through a lottery system, with…
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El Centro Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program reaches full capacity
El Centro Library says their 2025 Summer Reading Program drew more than 43,000 people, reaching full…
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Local author shares her new book, ‘Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief’
Melissa Hull is a holding a signing for her new book, “Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief.” The signing is taking place at Barnes and Noble…
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Fort Yuma Rotary unveils ‘Be the Bug’ playground
The new “Be the Bug” section, fundraised through Fort Yuma Rotary, gives children a safe, air-conditioned space to let out their…
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El Centro launches Quiet Servant Award to honor unsung heroes
Mayor Sonia Carter said the idea came from seeing the many people who work quietly, without recognition, but play an important role in keeping the…
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AWC Foundation to celebrate two 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The event, taking place at the AWC Schoening Conference Center on Friday, October 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., will honor Maria Chavoya and Moses…
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