City of Yuma preparing to celebrate Christmas downtown
Christmas is making it’s way to Downtown Yuma for the annual city Christmas event on Main…
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Locals react to new tax refund proposition
Voters in Arizona have passed a law allowing property owners to receive a tax refund if the city does not enforce laws or ordinances tied to public…
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Food City holds two statewide tamale contests
People can submit their stories online from now until Friday, December 6 for a chance to win gift card prizes. Eight winners will be selected to…
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Local Imperial Valley business to host annual food drive
March & Ash of Imperial is having its Third Annual Food Drive. They will be collecting canned food, baby formula and other non-perishable food…
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Student choir sings Christmas carols for seniors in Yuma
Spreading more Christmas cheer as the Student Choir at Amerischools Academy went Christmas caroling for local seniors on…
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City of El Centro to host “Rockin’ Santa” this week
The “Rockin’ Santa” and Christmas tree lighting is happening Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3 and First Responders Park, located on Waterman…
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Local school district receives grant to help reduce bus emission
Yuma School District One received nearly $240,000 in grant funds through the Diesel Emissions Reduction…
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Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys hosting its annual 25 Days of Giving
Tis the season for giving, and Lerner and Rowe is hosting its annual 25 Days of…
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Blankets from the Heart Drive happening this week
The drive is taking place at the Yuma Palms Mall roundabout, right by Harkins and Buffalo Wild Wings, and KYMA will be out there taking donations…
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Pick your own vegetables at U of A’s “U Pick” event
From the farm to your fork, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is hosting its first U Pick event of the season on…
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NAF El Centro to host Holiday Parade of Lights this week
In a press release, the gates will open at 6:00pm on Friday, December 6, there will be free parking available on-site, and NAF El Centro’s asking…
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Jessie’s Closet has a giving tree for the Holiday season
The owner of Jessie’s Closet shared that last year, they helped about 100 kids and they are projected to help 120 kids this…
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AWC Men’s Basketball invites K-12 students to attend winter basketball camp
In a press release, the camp, taking place on January 2 and January 3 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, is to help students learn basketball fundamentals,…
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One woman arrested for fatal hit-and-run
A 34-year-old woman is now behind bars after confessing to a fatal hit-and-run in…
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City of Brawley appoints new mayor
Brawley Council member Gil Rebollar will be appointed the city’s new mayor during the city’s upcoming council…
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Local non-profits and recipients share the importance of Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday, people throughout Yuma County are encouraged to donate to local non profits, which includes the Humane Society and…
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AmeriSchools Academy in Yuma gives out 200 free laptops for Giving Tuesday
Giving back big for Giving Tuesday as Amerischools Academy in Yuma handed out 200 free…
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Imperial County Registrar of Voters releases final results for the 2024 election
The Imperial County Registrar of Voters has released the official results of the 2024 Presidential General…
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One woman dead following hit-and-run crash
In a press release, BPD responded to reports of a crash “involving a pedestrian” that happened “at the intersection of Western Avenue and J Street”…
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Humane Society of Yuma holds Spayathon event to help solve the local cat crowding crisis
With the help of volunteers and staff, the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) says they recently spayed and neutered roughly 400 animals in the span of…
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