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Locals participate in Winter Wonderland 5K/10K Run

December 6, 2025 3:57 PM Paul Vozzella, Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

The City of Yuma Run Series held its latest event, the Winter Wonderland 5K/10K Run, at West Wetlands Park from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.…

One dead in hit and run on S. Avenue B in Yuma

December 6, 2025 12:21 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

According to a press release, it happened before 5:00 a.m. Saturday in the area of S. Avenue B and W. County 14th…

Great Clips Yuma location open for business

December 6, 2025 9:20 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

The grand opening took place at the salon, located at 2383 W. 24th Street, Suite 115, at 8:00 a.m., and the salon held a special grand opening price…

Community unites to honor farmworkers in Brawley

December 6, 2025 1:56 AM Adrik Vargas

The year-old community group brought everyone together for free food, music, and support, all to make farmworkers feel valued and…

Walt Kammann’s 67th Annual Sausage Fry

December 5, 2025 7:41 PM Joaquin Hight

On Friday, December 5, at the Yuma Civic Center, people gathered to celebrate the 67th Annual Walt Kammann Sausage…

Quick Refrigeration boosts Arizona Western College HVAC programs

December 5, 2025 7:37 PM Joaquin Hight

On December 5, Quick Refrigeration made a generous contribution to Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation to establish the Ricardo “Ric” Daniel…

IID joins new state Salton Sea Conservancy

December 5, 2025 6:49 PM Adrik Vargas

The Imperial Irrigation District is officially joining California’s newly formed Salton Sea Conservancy, a move that shifts long-term restoration and…

Seven schools in Yuma County participate in “Drive in the Desert” RC races

December 5, 2025 5:06 PM Paul Vozzella

The event featured more than 120 students, all competing for prizes that included gift cards, goody bags provided by Chapman Chevrolet, and medals…

Yuma First Methodist Church displays nativities

December 5, 2025 5:02 PM Paul Vozzella

Yuma First Methodist Church is embracing the Christmas season with a large and diverse “Journey to Bethlehem” display featuring more than 400…

Yuma Nightmares turns into Christmas-themed venue

December 5, 2025 4:57 PM Paul Vozzella

Yuma Nightmares, known for its Halloween attractions, is extending the spirit of the spooky season by incorporating holiday décor and a…

Road improvements announced during Calexico State of the City

December 5, 2025 2:46 PM Carolina Garcia, Danyelle Burke North

$112 million will be used for public works and road improvements in the City of Calexico. This announcement was part of the State of the City, led by…

Fourth Annual Imperial Giveback Event returns this weekend

December 5, 2025 1:45 PM Danyelle Burke North

The event is Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific at Cheval Farms in Imperial Valley. Families can enjoy over 40 local vendors excited to give…

Murder of woman in Arizona linked back to Imperial Valley

December 4, 2025 2:20 PM Adrik Vargas

On Tuesday, a search warrant was served on the Abatti family property in El Centro, including the residence of Micheal…

IID hosts second annual Festival of Lights

December 4, 2025 3:12 PM Jalen Fong, Marcos Icahuate

The Festival of Lights will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and will continue on select dates throughout the…

Onvida Health partners with University of Arizona College of Medicine

December 4, 2025 6:37 PM Paul Vozzella

During the program’s initial three years, up to 15 students will be admitted annually, with coursework and training based at Onvida Health in Yuma.…

City of Yuma launches regional holiday food drive challenge

December 4, 2025 5:53 PM Danyelle Burke North

The food drive runs from now until December 19, and includes participation from Yuma County, the City of San Luis, the City of Somerton, and the Town…