Yuma celebrates Arbor Day with community tree planting
With shovels in hand and sunshine overhead, residents gathered at Joe Henry Memorial Park Thursday morning to celebrate Arbor Day with a special…
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Local mom & sheriff react to new House Bill helping prevent fentanyl death
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says in 2022, there was over 73,000 fentanyl deaths in the U.S. This averages to about 200 deaths per day.…
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Kidisthenics to host grand opening for indoor gym in El Centro
Partnering with the Imperial Valley chamber of Commerce, the event will be on Wednesday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1605 Scott Ave., Suite 500, El…
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The Healing Journey and Crossroads Mission to host child abuse prevention event
The Healing Journey and Crossroads Mission are hosting their Celebrate the Child Abuse Prevention Fair taking place Friday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.…
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YumaCats to award over $40,000 in scholarships at free community event
The YumaCats will host their annual scholarship awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at Gowan Company in downtown Yuma, and the public is…
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San Luis celebrates Earth Day with community tree planting
In honor of Earth Day, the City of San Luis hosted a community tree planting event Tuesday morning at Los Olivos…
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Local non-profit in Yuma continues to help children and families transporting for medical care
Addie Packs are filled with supplies like teddy bears, blankets, and Walmart gift cards and are designed to help ill children and their families get…
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10th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event happening this weekend
The 10th Annual 428X Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event is set for this Saturday, and organizers say it will be the biggest one…
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New Senate bill helping local college campuses
Senator Tim Dunn has been a champion for local Career and Technical Education Districts (CTED), community colleges, and…
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More local reaction to Pope Francis’ passing and the future of the Catholic Church
Locals across Yuma County are sharing more of their reaction to the passing of Pope…
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Artist raises funds for LA wildfire victims
California printmaker Lily Arnold is showing what it means to love your neighbor. The artist who was affected by the state’s recent wildfires is…
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City of El Centro to host Ice Cream Social next month
The Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main is returning on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Downtown Town…
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City of El Centro to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new park
The ceremony is taking place, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 1010 Fieldview…
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A citrus farm in Yuma continues to support local charities through monthly raffles
The Lemon Grove’s Duck Drop Raffle will support the Yuma Child Burn Survivors Foundation this…
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Military Matters: Honoring the life of fallen Yuma trooper
In Monday’s Military Matters, we honor the life and legacy of a Yuma Veteran who passed away while serving our…
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Decades of love & saving lives: Local couple survives heart attack and stroke saving each other’s lives
Dirk and Sharon Anderson have been happily married for 45 years. But their love story isn’t just about romance. It’s about saving each other’s lives.…
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YPD and DEA team up to host National Take Back Day
Yuma residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription medication this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YPD headquarters on South…
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Yuma County residents react to Pope Francis’ passing
In an Instagram post, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls wrote, “Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his…
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Local church hosts Easter sunrise services
These all-day services provide a space for those who celebrate Easter for reflection, joy and…
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Local organizations host First Autism Awareness Poker Run this weekend
Yuma BikeLife and Citadels M.C. Prison Hill Chapter say this was the first time they teamed up “to not only raise awareness, but also generate funds…
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