City of El Centro to host community budget meeting in Spanish
The virtual meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. City staff will explain, in Spanish, about the municipal budget and where…
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Valley Horizon Elementary School opens Callahan Care Community Center
According to Crane School District, the center is to help “students and families by providing access to essential resources in a welcoming and…
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Strong Beginnings Project holds Sensory Classroom Initiative
The Strong Beginnings Project is inviting the Yuma community to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly…
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District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children
Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona’s State Council on the Education for Military…
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Yuma libraries kick off summer reading program to combat ‘summer slump’
The program’s theme this year is “Unearth a Story.” Readers of all ages are encouraged to pick up a new story, track how long they’ve been reading…
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Summer is almost here, and so are the pests in Yuma
That’s why experts say it’s important to make sure your home is ready before pests start making their way…
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Yuma non-profit launches hygiene kit drive to support local Veterans
Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, an organization dedicated to assisting Veterans facing homelessness and other challenges, is collecting donations to…
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Chick-fil-A, YFD and YPD team up for Touch-the-Truck event
Chick-fil-A teams up with the Yuma Fire and Police Departments for the Touch-the-Truck event over the weekend. The event took place at the…
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Local nonprofit in Yuma hosts Colorado River clean-up
The event took place at Gateway Park at 7 a.m., with over 30 people volunteering to help clean the Colorado River, according to the organization’s…
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El Charro Café set to host fundraiser for long-time waitress and husband
A portion of the proceeds from sales next Thursday and Friday will be donated to help cover Maria and Cesar Ruan’s expenses as they navigate his…
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IVC students fundraise for a trip to D.C.
The SSS Trio Club set up on campus, selling food and sodas to help pay for another trip, after several students recently met with law makers in…
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Tacos Marlyn named 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year
A Yuma small business is receiving statewide recognition after Tacos Marlyn was named the 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S.…
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WACOG dedicates building in honor of longtime former executive director
Community members, elected officials, friends, and family gathered to honor Brian Babiars, the former Executive Director of the…
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Bark Park set to reopen after renovations
The park underwent construction work including new shade structures, new trash receptacles and a new drinking…
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Yuma Neighbors United striving for cleaner cemetery
Yuma Neighbors United was created with the goal of cleaning and maintaining the cemetery to honor the citizens who helped establish the…
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Local Yuma post remembers fallen heroes for Memorial Day
VFW Post 8242 said Memorial Day it’s more than a three-day weekend holiday. It’s a time to remember that freedom isn’t free and we have to be…
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UCPSA breaks ground on new Yuma facility to expand disability services
United Cerebral Palsy of Souther Arizona (UCPSA) officially broke ground on a new facility in Yuma designed to support the organization’s continued…
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Community Wellness Movie Night happening this summer
The event is taking place every Tuesday, from June 2 to July 14, at 6 p.m. at the MLK Youth Center, located at 300 S. 13th…
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El Centro to host block party for 4th of July
The party is planned to be held the El Centro Aquatic Center (540 Park Ave) from 6 p.m. to 10…
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Grand opening of ice cream taco rolls in San Luis, Arizona
Taco Rolls Ice Cream PR is opening on May 29, 2026 at Eddie’s Food & Drink (4492 E County 24th St. San Luis, AZ…
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