Yuma locals unite to save kitten from palm tree
The rescue unfolded after a call alerted Homeward Bound Animal Rescue to a kitten trapped with no clear way down, prompting a rapid response from…
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Imperial County poised for first-of-its-kind clean energy facility
Sugar Valley Energy plans to build a facility that would use locally grown sugarcane to produce low-carbon…
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“Christmas at the Crossing” holiday event kicks off
The magical holiday event will take place here at the Colorado River State Historic Park. Families can enjoy everything from train rides, photos with…
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Preview of the Somerton Tamale Festival 2025
The Somerton Tamale Festival takes place Saturday on Main Street starting at 11 a.m. Over 20 tamale booths are expected plus other food…
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2025 Foothills light parade in Yuma
Friday’s route will be the Neighborhood Route, and participants are asked to line up next to the Dollar General on 46th Street and Foothills…
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4th Avenue Gym hosting Truck Raffle to benefit local high school athletics
The man behind the charity, founder Justin Haile, says the support has been overwhelming and the impact is…
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City of Calexico concerned over jeep thefts
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say at least 19 stolen Jeeps were seen in Calexico since…
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Murder suspect’s hearing postponed
James Hill is accused of murdering 34-year-old September Lee Weisinger from Kentucky. The victim was found burned to death outside of her trailer in…
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Harvest Preparatory puts on “Tunnel of Lights” in San Luis and Yuma
The Tunnel of Lights event in Yuma runs from December 19 through December 23. In San Luis, the event takes place on December 22 and 23, from 6:30…
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Data center project under scrutiny at public hearing
The project, developed by a Huntington Beach based company, would be built on unincorporated land outside city…
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Arizona leaders call out tariff supporters in the state
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez and Yuma leaders spoke out in the Foothills. They called out three Republican gubernatorial…
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Housing Corporation of America hands out toys in Yuma
After hosting a toy drive earlier this month, the Housing Corporation of America distributed toys to children at their homes on Thursday…
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Yuma Vista High School holds 2025 winter graduation ceremony
The ceremony took place Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m. at the school’s Taylor Dean McBride…
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Yuma locals react to President Trump’s primetime speech
In his speech, President Trump doubled down on getting rid of the Affordable Care Act, saying he wants the money to go directly to the…
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Exceptional Community Hospital gives away bikes for participants in toy drive
The hospital partnered with Catholic Community Services to host a toy drive, and those who donated any unwrapped gift were entered into a raffle to…
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Champion Church in Yuma putting on production of “Jesus is Born”
With Christmas just around the corner, a local church in Yuma is offering residents the opportunity to experience the origins of the holiday through…
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Arizona Western selects Dr. Reetika Dhawan as its next president
Dhawan will become the 10th president in the college’s history and the first woman to hold the position. She is set to officially assume the role…
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Local priest to return to Nigeria after green card backlog
Father Iorlumun Emmanuel Tamen of St. John Neumann Parish has to leave at the end of the month. Father Tamen’s work visa has expired, but because of…
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Powerball jackpot reaches $1.25 billion
Wednesday’s drawing has an estimated jackpot of $1.25 billion. It is the second-largest of the year and only the second time in the game’s history…
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Dozens of Veterans receive Christmas gifts at Yuma veterans home
Veterans were in the holiday spirit Thursday as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 hosted their Third Annual Christmas party at the Arizona State…
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