Noland Arbaugh to speak at AWC this month
Arbaugh, who is a Yuma native, was the first recipient of the Neuralink brain implant after suffering a spinal injury a decade ago that left him…
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Locals in Yuma react to gas prices continuing to rise
Yuma’s current gas price average for regular gas is $4.57 per gallon. That’s almost an entire dollar higher compared to last…
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Major water main break floods part of Avenue B in Yuma
City officials are urging residents to be patient and avoid the area if possible while work continues. Repairs are expected to be completed by the…
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Honoring those who lost their lives while working on California highways
Caltrans workers, families, community members, and local officials gathered Tuesday to honor those who lost their lives while working on California…
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Somerton residents support renaming Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers
The City of Somerton is set to rename Cesar Chavez Avenue to Campesinos Avenue. City leaders recently voted to approve the change, with most council…
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Teaching students holistic health
Students from Vista High School got the opportunity to participate in a yoga and meditation class Monday morning. They learned about holistic health…
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Church for the City helps to expand access to childcare through new Kids Academy
The Church for the City Kids Academy was created not only to offer affordable childcare, but also help increase access to childcare in our…
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Recovery Palooza returns for free event in Yuma
The 14th Annual Recovery Palooza invites families for free food and drinks, as well as activities and…
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City of Imperial hosts resource fair and 5K race for Autism Awareness Month
Families across Imperial County came together Saturday to raise awareness and support those living with…
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AWC to hold candidate forums to meet Entrepreneurial College EVP finalists
The forums, taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026 and Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Matador Activity Center, room 106, is for those who want to meet…
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Somerton Community Resource Center to host Community Resource Fair
The fair is taking place Friday, April 17, 2026, at the center, located at 214 W. Main Street, from 9 a.m. to…
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City of San Luis hosts Second Annual Asado & Brew Festival
The annual event took place at Joe Orduño Park from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and it was to celebrate Founders…
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Local organizations hosts Walk 4 Autism 2026
The event took place at Gateway Park at 9 a.m., with check-in starting at 8 a.m., and was to raise awareness and support for autism as April is…
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Locals concerned about potential data center coming to Yuma
A private informational the meeting was hosted by the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation Friday…
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Autism Acceptance Month highlights inclusion efforts in Yuma
April marks Autism Acceptance Month across the country. In Yuma, local organizations and first responders are working together to build a more…
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Toy drive honors memory of Baby Lucas
Saturday is a very special day in the community, honoring the memory of Baby Lucas with a toy drive. The event is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
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Fire leaves single mother of five homeless — family asking for community help
A fire ripped through a Yuma home, leaving a single mother of five and one on the way left her and other family members displaced and asking for…
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Two Yuma siblings graduate college before starting high school
Lyra and Max Olea, students at Arizona Western College, are set to earn their associate degrees this May. Despite their young age, both are already…
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Star-Spangled Celebration in Yuma for America’s 250th birthday
The Star-Spangled Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 3-11 p.m. at Desert Sun Stadium. Ticket prices are $25 plus taxes and fees…
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Local family-owned business opens sandwich shop in restored building
J.T. Bros had a ribbon cutting Thursday. The location is on Fourth Avenue near 26th Street at a restored historic…
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