Yuma Medjool Date Festival happening this weekend
The City of Yuma is hosting an event on Saturday, January 6 to celebrate one of our most popular…
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Arizona man dead after Off Highway Vehicle crash
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said a 57-year-old man from Lake Havasu City, Arizona died in an Off Highway Vehicle crash near…
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Second annual Kate Campa Dance Invitational happening in January
A local non-profit is hosting a dance event to bring awareness to childhood…
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Calexico medical and crime responses in 2023Â
The Calexico Police and Fire Department shared the number of response calls in 2023 and the decrease and increase in crime and medical responses for…
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Annual Defense Bill signed into law to support local military installations
Senator Kyrsten Sinema shaped the law that would include a raise for service members and support Arizona’s military installations including Yuma…
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YPD and YCSO share crime statistics for 2023
While the Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they saw an increase in crime last year, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported a decrease in…
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HomeGrown: Labor of Love
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, local businesses and organizations came together to thank farm workers for all their hard work, especially this…
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City of El Centro seeks nominations for this year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen
The City of El Centro, Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Los Vigilantes invite the public to join the city for their Mardi Gras 2024…
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New Year means new gym memberships
According to Statista.com, exercising more and losing weight are among the top five New Year’s resolutions in the U.S. This year, some local Yuma…
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Yuma County sees impact from Lukeville Port of Entry closure
In November, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) saw about 6,100 migrant encounters in the Yuma…
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Arizona raises minimum wage to $14.35, nearly double federal minimum
The state has officially increased its minimum wage to $14.35. This marks a rise from the 2023 hourly wage of $13.85, with a 50-cent…
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Binational dinner gala fundraiser to bring local leaders together in Yuma
The Yuma Crossing Rotary Club will be hosting its Black and White Binational Dinner Gala Fundraiser at the end of…
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Community Christian Church to host Variety Show
A local church is having an old-fashioned event for the Yuma community on Sunday, January…
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City of El Centro councilmember and mayor pro-temp are appointed positions as part of CalCities
City of El Centro Councilmember Tomas Oliva and Mayor Pro-Temp Edgard Garcia were recently appointed to their new positions by the League of…
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Candidate packets for 2024 Municipal Elections ready to be picked up
In a press release, candidate nomination and petition forms can be filled out “beginning March 9, 2024,” and the deadline is Monday, April 8 at…
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Yuma parents welcome first baby for the new year
Baby Paisley May Pelfrey was the first baby born at 12:23am in Yuma. Paisley is the first born for Colt Pelfrey and his wife,…
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Yuma residents share their New Year’s resolutions
Residents around the community enjoyed the first day of the new year walking around Yuma Palms Mall and the Historic Downtown…
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Migrants share how they feel to start the new year away from home
Asylum seekers in San Luis, Mexico have mixed feelings. On one hand, they feel sad for being away from their hometowns, but on the other hand, this…
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Day three of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
KYMA partnered with Vitalant for the three day event, which started on Thursday, collect blood for those who need it most especially this time of…
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Locals gear up for New Year’s celebrations as officials urge caution
Residents are preparing for a busy weekend of festivities with New Years right around the…
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