Rising with Red Foundation to host domestic violence support fundraiser
The Rising With Red Foundation, founded by Bailey Ray, will host the event Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at West Wetlands Park.
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San Luis, Mexico families gather for Cotton Fair opening
Hundreds of families gathered in San Luis, Mexico for the opening of the Cotton Fair. General admission is free, and the fair will run through November 2.
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Pioneers Memorial Hospital hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Month event
Stations were set up for setting mammogram appointments and teaching locals how to do self-check breast exams.
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Cancer awareness walk happening this weekend in Brawley
The event is free and will begin at 6:45 a.m. at White Cross Pharmacy on Main Street Saturday. They will also feature a Zumba class and a nutrition workshop for cancer patients.
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Heber community rallies with birthday surprise for 12-year-old battling cancer
Over the weekend, neighbors, staff, and students from Heber Elementary School turned a local street into a massive celebration of love and resilience for 12-year-old Xavier Guereña, a student currently undergoing intense cancer treatments.
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Two Yuma men honored for decades of service to the Boy Scouts
According to Scouting Arizona, they honored Harold Maxwell and Pastor Vince Harman during the annual Trail of Leadership event Thursday at Elks Lodge #476.
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Yuma City Council honors survivors
During the City Council meeting Wednesday night, the council proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Yuma.
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Yuma stayAPT Suites holds its grand opening
The stayAPT suites is an apartment-style hotel for guests who want to stay short or long term. The suites in Yuma are the first one in Arizona to be built.
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HSOY sees continued influx of kittens
Kitten season usually starts in March and peaks in September, but the Desert Southwest’s warm climate can make it last longer. The shelter continues to receive neonate kittens, newborn kittens just a few weeks old or younger.
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Annual Catrinas and Catrines Contest happening soon
The contest is taking place next Thursday, October 29, at 3:30 p.m. at AWC’s Yuma Campus, with participants having a chance to win cash prizes, including $400 for first place.
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JCPenney awards over $13,800 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma Branch
The organization said JCPenney’s $13,860 check “shows how strongly the community answers when someone asks for help.”
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CHP debuts state-of-the-art El Centro headquarters
Local and state leaders, families, and area law enforcement partners gathered in El Centro to cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art facility built to serve the expansive needs of the Imperial Valley.
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Sixth Annual Día de los Muertos happening this weekend
YCNHA said the annual event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park Saturday, October 24, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Community leaders gather in El Centro to honor retiring SDRC Executive Director Mark Klaus
Klaus took the helm of the SDRC in November 2021, leading an organization that provides critical support services to 50,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the region, including 5,000 residents in Imperial County.
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Bridget’s Gift Pink Party Takeover happening this week
The event is taking place at Wheezy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, located at 11732 S Fortuna Road, Thursday from noon to 9:00 p.m.
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YPD, DEA to team up for National Drug Take Back event
YPD said the event, taking place at YPD headquarters Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., gives “the public an opportunity to help prevent pill abuse and theft by safely disposing of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications.”
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Six people participate in Dancing for a Dream
A non-profit dancing competition took place in the Imperial Valley this weekend. The charity event helped raise funds for kids in need with their medical expenses.
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Consulate of Mexico hosts annual Binational Pink Ribbon Walk in Calexico
Held as a cornerstone event for Binational Health Week 2026, the walk brought community members together to champion breast cancer prevention, early detection, and proactive healthcare.
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Locals in Yuma attend Healthcare Awareness Expo
The event was held at the Yuma Civic Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and had many different health clinics from all over the county.
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The Best Taquito celebrates 18 years of business
One beloved and well-known business in Yuma celebrated their 18th anniversary over the weekend. The owner, Alma Ornelas, started her journey to success with just a food truck and a heart of service.
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