Stores across the country prepare for Black Friday
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is just days away. This year, several retailers found a way to cut back on the madness of the day and spread out the…
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President Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
This year’s lucky birds, Liberty and Bell, are from Willmar, Minnesota. This is Biden’s third time sparing a pair of turkeys from the Thankgiving…
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Millions of Americans take to the skies ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Airports are recommending that travelers arrive at least 90 minutes before their departure time for domestic flights and two hours for international…
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California’s 10 Freeway reopens in time for Monday commute and holiday travel
Despite the lanes reopening, Governor Gavin Newsom warned commuters in a press release to expect intermittent lane closures and temporary closures on…
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“Hunger Games” beats “Marvels” at weekend box office
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” debuted on top, earning $44 million dollars; by far the weakest opening of the franchise, but…
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Holy Smokes BBQ hosts tri-tip competition
The annual Holy Smokes Backyard Tri-Tip Competition took place Saturday. The all-day block party featured vendors and local BBQ food trucks along…
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Yuma School District One schools receive letter grades
In a press release, the letter grades are based on the 2022-2023 school year, and based off student achievement, proficiency, growth and other key…
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Boston cafe modeled after Central Perk from “Friends” officially opens
Central Perk Coffeehouse has no smelly cats, but rather subtle nods to the show’s characters and plot lines, says the general…
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‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday
Wanda Dench is teaming up with Airbnb to expand the festivities, and the company said it will make a donation to the relief organization Feeding…
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YPD to hold 2024 Citizens Police Academy
In a press release, the 12 week long program is designed to educate Yuma citizens about the daily operations of YPD and will give applicants “an…
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Three performance artists rappel down Transamerica Pyramid
The aerialists who took part in the permitted performance are members of Bandaloop, an Oakland-based vertical dance…
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Arizona Family Tax Rebate signed off by Katie Hobbs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed off on a new Arizona Family Tax…
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President Biden hosts Las Vegas Golden Knights at the White House
The team presented Biden with a number 46 Golden Knights jersey, and a special gold hockey stick to mark the…
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Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC
In a press release, the donation will benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western…
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Gadsden Elementary School District’s music program to play in London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2025
“The first time they came to London, they were crowd pleasers and stole the show frankly and has been a no-brainer to invite them back again,” said…
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California community attends “Meet in the Street Light Parade”
City vehicles strung up in Christmas lights, and people lined the downtown streets to watch the parade at…
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Los Angeles Dodger host Veterans Day celebration
In one of the most iconic stadiums in sports, hundreds of service members took the field at Dodgers Stadium, and some took a…
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City of Somerton host its annual Corn Fest
Mi Vida Car Club is also participating in the festival, showcasing an array of cars from across the state of Arizona. The festival will go until…
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Day two of 33rd Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Fest
The event, hosted by Caballeros de Yuma, started at 6:00am in West Wetlands Park, where there was music, a flag ceremony, and a balloon…
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American Legion and VFWs of Yuma hold 4th Avenue Veterans Day Parade
The parade route started just south of 4th Avenue and 16th Street, and ended at the American Legion Post 19 on Virginia Drive and 26th Street, where…
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