YFD to host Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, taking place next Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is to raise funds for Capt. Gary…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet receives grant to expand pediatric program
They said the funding will help expand its pediatric program to include two additional hospitals expected to open in the near future in South…
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Healing Journey starts campaign to support local kids
The Healing Journey created the GoFundMe page “Building Strong Children” to fund kids programs and help families with their back to school…
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MCAS Yuma marks change of command
Col. Jared K. Stone officially handed command of MCAS Yuma over to Col. David J. Bennett after serving as station commander for the past three…
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Democratic LD23 candidate Emilia Cortez hosts campaign fundraiser, ballot drop event
Democratic Arizona House of Representatives candidate Emilia Cortez met with supporters Thursday evening during a campaign fundraiser and community…
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Yuma community members hold vigil honoring lives lost in ICE-related cases
The event included moments of silence, candle lighting, and speakers sharing why they felt it was important to remember the lives being…
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Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool…
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OneAZ Credit Union to buy Yuma residents free coffee
They’ll cover customer orders at Desert Buzz Cafe, located at 2451 W. 16th Street, next Wednesday. This will go from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the tab…
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Travis Manion Foundation to host Yuma 9/11 Heroes Run
The annual event is taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Colorado River State Historic Park at 6:30…
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Detainees craft 100 blankets for Imperial County children in crisis
Female residents at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) recently traded their regular routines for crochet needles, handcrafting and…
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Yuma City Council approves to keep SROs at four YUHSD campuses
Yuma City Council members approved an agreement Wednesday night that would keep school resource officers (SRO) at four Yuma Union High School…
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City of Yuma searches for next administrator
The search for City of Yuma’s next administrator is now underway, and city leaders want to hear from the…
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How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the…
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City of El Centro to temporarily close Bark Park for annual maintenance
The closure, taking place Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026, is for annual…
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El Centro Public Library holds sign language story time
The presentation included story time, book giveaways, and a sign language lesson, with easy signs that children can…
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Crossroads Mission helps those in need beat the heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the region, making it difficult for some to keep cool. However, one local nonprofit in Yuma is helping…
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Kofa MCJROTC cadet earns first place in National Rifle Championship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) cadet Mildreth Hernandez…
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Yuma Territorial Prison turns 150 years old
In 1876, ground was broken, and the first seven inmates were asked to help construct the cells they would later be locked…
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Cocopah opens new event center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Cocopah Casino to celebrate the opening of their new event center. Local tribe council members and VIP guests…
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15 kids enjoy special back-to-school shopping spree in Yuma
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma branch, with help from community volunteers, gave each child $250 to shop for back-to-school clothes and…
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