Young boy rescued from treacherous California surf at Santa Cruz beach
Ten-year-old Nathaniel Rye says he was standing in ankle deep water on a Santa Cruz beach last month when a powerful wave knocked him off balance and…
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Man searches for airline passenger who saved his life
“There are no words you can say. I was gone. They said I was dead and brought back,” said Patrick McGee, a 77-year-old man who suffered a heart…
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Friday marks National Avocado Day
Some fun facts: There are more than a thousand varieties of avocados, and not only are avocados actually a fruit, but more specifically, they’re…
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Friday marks day two of Summer Life Savers Blood Drive
Friday marks the second day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma
Thursday night was Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma, where the local store partnered with Children’s Miracle Network…
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Bubba’s 33 hosts ‘Raise from the Roof’ event in Yuma
The goal was to raise $5,000 while raising awareness for those who have sacrificed in service to our country. As part of the event, David Lopez, the…
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$6,440 raised to help Yuma students attend school with confidence
In a press release, the money was raised to benefit School House Outfitters, which is a program “dedicated to providing economically disadvantaged…
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AdvoKATE Foundation commits $100,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The AdvoKATE Foundation said the commitment is to support Ewing sarcoma research and CCBD’s “greatest needs in pediatric oncology and…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive underway in Yuma
Thursday marks the first day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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YFD hosts Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, which took place Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, at 11 a.m., was to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch. The…
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Wheezys to host fundraiser for man in need of liver transplant
Shawn’s Takeover is taking place at the restaurant, located 11732 S. Fortuna Road, Tuesday, August 4, from 4 p.m. to 7…
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The Ohio State Fair opens
The 2026 Ohio State Fair is officially open for business. Wednesday morning’s countdown and ribbon cutting signaled the official opening of the state…
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Blood reserves drop dangerously low in Arizona as Vitalant urges more donors to help
Vitalant, a nonprofit organization, is urging more donors to step up and help relieve the shortage, so patients in Yuma can continue getting the…
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Shelter dog becomes Banana Ball League bat dog
NBC stations across the country are gearing up for this August’s nationwide pet adoption and donation drive, Clear the…
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San Francisco Zoo welcomes quartet of Chilean flamingo chicks
Footage captured by the zoo shows the chicks nestled at their parents feet as they flap their wings and practice balancing on one…
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Police officer in Colorado saves skunk from ‘trash helmet’
Bodycam footage from the Parker Police Department showed the officer first attempting to remove the trash from the skunk’s head using a long tool,…
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Yuma Veteran awarded $1,000 to support her farm
Tractor Supply Company says Cha Lorvang, a Yuma Veteran, was awarded $1,000 to support her farm, the Late Bloomers…
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Bear from Minnesota gets new life at California rescue
A bear rescued from a home in Minnesota is getting a fresh start at a California rescue. The first step in her new life is a…
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Capt. Gary Welch has served with the department for over 20 years. In the last few weeks, Capt. Welch has been battling a severe illness and was…
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Dog in California returns to its family after running away due to fireworks
A dog, who bolted from its California home on July 4 after being scared by fireworks, was returned to its family recently thanks to the efforts of…
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