IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry
Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…
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Texas Roadhouse teams up with Kyler Murphy Foundation for statewide fundraiser
From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday, 20 locations across Arizona, including Yuma, will donate 10% of each bill when guests mention the…
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Darth Vader’s lightsaber sold for more than $3 million at auction
Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in two of the original “Star Wars” films, has sold at auction for $3.6…
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Two ticketholders in Texas and Missouri win Powerball jackpot
Texas Lottery confirmed its winning ticket was sold at a gas station convenience store in Fredericksburg. However, it is unclear where the winning…
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First-time kangaroo dad dotes on his joeys
“He actually is quite a protective father,” Healesville Sanctuary Mammal Keeper Katherine Sarris said in the video. “He will go over to them and…
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Dog rescued from California Aqueduct
According to San Bernardino County Fire, the dog was seen by a helicopter with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation team Thursday…
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Wheel Fun donates bikes and gear to Gila Vista Junior High School
A new partnership between Wheel Fun Mountain Biking and Gila Vista Junior High is giving students the chance to ditch screen time in favor of…
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Two teams from Kofa High School’s Law and Public Safety Program win SkillsUSA National Championships
YUHSD says six Kofa students, Akemi Lopez Bejarano, Kayly Saldana Topete, Sophia Rocha, Kassandra Pantoja, Emily Valtierra, and Amani Montiel, were…
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Arizona artist donates 1,000 paintings to homeless shelter
85-year-old Betsy Vincent recently donated more than 1,000 original paintings to Saint Vincent de Paul’s De Paul Manor…
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Families enjoy Labor Day at Gateway Park
Families flocked to Gateway Park this Labor Day to soak up the sun and enjoy the Colorado River. Some even drove in from Imperial County to spend the…
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Jaguar at Milwaukee County Zoo tears up cardboard enrichment toy
The Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin posted the footage to X with a caption reading, in part, “Spending Friday with Filly! Did you know…
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Group of dedicated volunteers continue to help endangered wildlife
Nearly every day, the volunteer group from Yuma hauls truckloads of water across the desert, bringing relief to wildlife facing increasing threats…
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City of Yuma to host 25th Annual Tribute of the Muses
According to a press release, the ceremony is taking place Friday, November 14 at the Historic Yuma Theatre at 7:00…
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HSOY receives $10,000 donation from Yuma Insurance
Yuma Insurance awarded the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) $10,000 to support the non-profit’s mission in reducing homeless pets and promote…
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Warner Bros. working on film about Kobe Bryant
The movie will focus on Bryant’s journey to the NBA that began with the 1996 draft. It’s called “With the 8th…
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‘Downton Abbey’ costumes and props up for auction
Bonhams Auction is auctioning some of the iconic props and costumes from the period…
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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz spotted together in Rome
Video captured by Bia Lyrio shows the pair walking arm-in-arm down Via Giustiniani in front of the Church of Saint Louis of the…
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More than 60 people in Chicago participate in inaugural ‘bald-off’
Attorney Tom Burdelik won the fans over with his Mr. Clean look. He was awarded a Pitbull Greatest Hits CD, a Megamind DVD, and…
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Grizzly bear at Milwaukee County Zoo enjoys ‘fall-like’ weather
Footage published by the zoo on August 24 shows the bear swimming in the pool, with the caption reading in part, “It’s a bear-y good day for the…
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NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ returns for its 11th year
NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative, “Clear The Shelters,” returns for its 11th consecutive year. It started August…
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