Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma donates $7,000 check to AdvoKATE Foundation
The club raised $7,000 through a bowling fundraiser in November for the foundation, which supports Yuma families who have children with childhood cancer.
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ECH and Eddie’s Food and Drink host Christmas Bazaar
The event took place at Eddie’s Food and Drink, located at 4492 E. County 24 1/2 Street in San Luis, Arizona, at 10:00 a.m.
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Locals attend City of Yuma’s Downtown Christmas
Locals were in the holiday spirit as the City of Yuma hosted the annual Downtown Christmas over the weekend.
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Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane returns
Almost a year after the Eaton Fire in Altadena, the neighborhood’s tradition to light Christmas Tree Lane continued Saturday.
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Palisades Village hosts annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Even though the property remains temporarily closed after being affected by January’s Palisade Fire, neighbors and community members were invited to the village to continue a heartfelt tradition.
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Powerball jackpot reaches $875 million
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $875 million as no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing.
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Locals attend 22nd Annual Rachel Determan Rib Cook-Off
Over a dozen vendors showed up for the annual event, which took place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to put their best food to the test.
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Locals participate in Winter Wonderland 5K/10K Run
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. Saturday.
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Police in Florida revives dog left behind in burning home
Police in Sanford, Florida, rescued and revived a motionless dog trapped in a burning home in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2.
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Great Clips Yuma location open for business
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 of $6.99 haircuts.
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City of Yuma launches regional holiday food drive challenge
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 of Wellton.
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Rafi Law Group donates to Yuma Community Food Bank
Rafi Law Group presented the food bank with a check for $12,500. This helped kick off a food drive, which is taking place from now through December 15 at the Walmart in San Luis, Arizona.
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Catholic Community Services partners with Exceptional Community Hospital for toy drive
Exceptional Community Hospital is collecting toys this month to support Catholic Community Services of Yuma, with all donations going to children who are victims of domestic violence.
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Housing America Corporation of Somerton hosts toy drive
The organization is accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations until December 12. The gifts will be given out the following week to children living in three low-income apartment complexes in Somerton and one in Yuma.
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Crossroads Mission holds blanket and warm clothes drive
13 On Your Side and the Crossroads Mission are holding a blanket and clothing drive this Friday to help locals stay warm as temperatures drop.
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Previewing the Hams for Heroes Drive next Monday
The “Hams for Heroes” drive encourages people to donate hams that will go to firefighters, police, Veterans, and anyone else who’s a hero.
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Help local kids in need with our Holiday Magic Toy Drive
Toy donations are down this year, potentially leaving hundreds of children in need without a gift from Santa.
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Hugh Jackman attends ‘Song Sung Blue’ premiere in Milwaukee
Actor Hugh Jackman brought Hollywood glamour to Milwaukee’s Oriental Theatre Tuesday night for the premiere of “Song Sung Blue,” a film celebrating the city’s beloved musical duo Lightning and Thunder.
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Home Grown: Previewing Farm Film Festival in Yuma
The festival will take place on Thursday, December 11 at the Historic Yuma Downtown Theater from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Sled dogs rescued from trailer ‘split in half’ on Minnesota highway
Nine huskies that are part of a dog-sledding team were rescued when the trailer they were traveling in “split in half” during a one-vehicle crash in wintry conditions in Minnesota.
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