City of Calexico to host Christmas tree lighting
The City of Calexico is planning their Christmas tree lighting for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at…
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Yuma Salvation Army and United First Methodist Church team up for Harvesting Hope Lunch
The Salvation Army teamed up with Yuma First United Methodist Church Wednesday to feed local citizens. The church volunteers at the Salvation Army…
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City of Yuma to host 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
According to a press release, it is a 12-week in-depth course where residents get a behind the scenes look at different functions, departments,…
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YFD introduces support vehicle to assist their ladder company
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) unveiled Ladder Tender 1, which they say is a specialized support vehicle designed to assist their ladder company…
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Veterans Day ceremony to be held at Bucklin Park
The ceremony is planned for Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at Bucklin Park Memorial Wall (1350 S. Eighth…
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Ft. Yuma Wellness Center breaks ground on new wellness facility
According to the center, the ceremony took place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, and this is for a new wellness facility on the Quechan Indian…
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Arizona@Work to host annual Veterans StandDown & Benefit Expo
On Thursday, November 6, Arizona@Work will host its annual Veterans StandDown & Benefits Expo. It’s taking place at the Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Local golfers participate in Lower River Junkies Golf Tournament
It is the fifth time the group has put the tournament on. The Lower River Junkies did so in memory of Kermit McMillin and Jeff Brady, who drowned in…
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Locals attend second and final day of 10th Annual YumaCon
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at 11:00 a.m., and featured a building cosplay from scratch panel, Cosplay Cafe and a variety of…
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Yuma Juvenile Justice Court hosts 17th Annual Adoption Day
Madeline Murray got the chance to see an exciting life-changing moment for some kids who found their permanent…
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Locals attend day one of 10th Annual YumaCon
The two-day event, hosted by the City of Yuma kicked off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic…
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Locals participate in 16th Annual Walk to Remember
The event took place at Gateway Park from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and it was hosted by Onvida Health. It is to honor all of the babies whose lives…
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YPD host ‘Scary & Safe’ Halloween event for families
More than 30 community organizations gathered at the Yuma County Fairgrounds to hand out candy, play games, and bring a little spooky fun…
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Halloween Cell Block Lock-In at the Yuma Territorial Prison
A spooky night at the Yuma Territorial Prison for their cell block lock-in. Locals solved riddles, decode clues, and complete challenges to earn…
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Arizona Western hosts Catrinas Competition for students and locals
More than 20 competitors took part in the event, with a panel of six judges evaluating their work to select the winners. For many participants, the…
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Arizona Western College premieres ‘Eurydice’
The play is a retelling of the classic tale of Orpheus (played by Dylan Potratz) as told from the perspective of the female lead of the story,…
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‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved…
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Exceptional Community Hospital hosts Trunk-or-Treat event
It featured cars decorated for Halloween to give out candy to children and many different companies supporting the…
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Scouting Arizona’s annual Trail to Leadership event honors local scouts
The celebration recognized three individuals for their outstanding leadership and service to both the Scouts and the wider Yuma…
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Local organizations in Calexico to hold Trio Mictlán Chamber Music Concert
According to the City of Calexico, the concert is taking place Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at…
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