Thousands gather for Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade
The 21st annual event is named after after the parade’s late creator, who indicated it was one of her favorite…
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Local Boys & Girls Club chapter treats dozens of kids to a shopping spree
The event, which was in collaboration with Raising Cane’s and Dutch Bros., took place at the Walmart on Pacific Avenue at 8:30 a.m., where kids each…
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City of Yuma hosts Unveiling and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The ceremony took place at West Wetlands Park at 9:00am. The city unveiled two additional inclusive play equipment at the Stewart Vincent Wolfe…
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Yuma County’s Public Health Services District reports 10 cases of whooping cough
Health officials urge residents to stay current with their immunizations, practice good respiratory hygiene, and seek medical advice for persistent…
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Chicanos Por La Causa hosts holiday event for families
Chicanos Por La Causa hosted its annual Ángeles del Barrio on Saturday where hundreds of kids received free toys ahead of Christmas.…
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Christmas at the Crossing debuts this winter
A new Christmas event is coming to…
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MIKID and Yuma Rotary Club unveil new sensory room
The MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress) organization and the Yuma Rotary Club unveiled their new sensory…
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Mysterious “boom” heard and felt in Fortuna Foothills
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground both say they weren’t involved and don’t know what…
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Yuma School District One ponder next step after bond struck down by voters
Yuma School District One is still coming to terms of a $77 million bond on the general election ballot being struck down by…
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Yuma Police department gives out free steering wheel locks
This event took place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Target at Yuma Palms Mall, and there was a limit to one lock per…
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Yuma community gathers to help local thrift store bounce back
Even though they had to start from scratch after the fire in June, Hands Extended was still able to find a way to give back to the community by…
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Brawley woman dies in single car crash on Forrester Road
A woman died on the night of December 11 after a car crash on Forrester Road north of Thompson Road, according to California Highway Patrol…
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Open enrollment begins for AWC adult education program
A local college is offering pathways for those who want to achieve a higher education and…
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Eight-year-old boy in Yuma saves injured kitten from harm’s way
A kitten was rescued from a dangerous situation by an eight-year-old Yuma boy who’s now being hailed a…
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New San Luis City Council Members sworn in
Three San Luis City Council members were officially sworn in at Wednesday’s city council…
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Four Yuma teens arrested in connection to drive-by shooting in Somerton
Four teenagers were arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened in the area of Avenida Serenidad, according to the Somerton Police…
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Calexico hosts 21st “Kids and Badges” event
21 years ago, the project Kids and Badges was created and this year, it’s a little different. CPD will have an additional day for this event and will…
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Crane Middle School students revolutionize morning announcements with “Cougar Media”
This initiative, led by Digital Media Teacher Casey Yu, replaces traditional loudspeaker announcements with an engaging and creative experience for…
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U of A in Yuma continues to build young leaders
The young leaders spent their time at places like the Humane Society of Yuma, the Yuma Community Food Bank, and the City of…
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Gadsden Elementary School District students prepare for London’s New Year parade
Parents gathered at Southwest Junior High on Tuesday night for their final informational meeting, and they received a special…
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