El Centro hosts celebration to honor Juneteenth
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee hosted a Juneteenth event with soul food, singers, performances by line and folklorico dancers, local…
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Joey Chestnut to return to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month
With the 2025 contest just a few weeks away, Chestnut says he’s been training since May for his inevitable…
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Frozen yogurt shop in San Luis, Arizona open for business
According to the City of San Luis’ Facebook post, Frozz Frozen Yogurt, located at Plaza Colobri Bldg 1, 469 N Avenue E, suite #3 & #4, opened to the…
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Locals in Yuma celebrate U.S. Army’s 250th birthday
Honoring the long standing history and traditions the United States Army, the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) and the Colorado River State Historic Park…
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Yuma and El Centro residents attend two Juneteenth events
There were two Juneteenth events happening this weekend, one in El Centro from noon until 5:00 p.m. while the other is taking place at Carver Park in…
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Locals throughout Yuma County raise funds for victim of shooting and arson
After 31-year-old Leticia Villareal died, people throughout the community came together to sell merchandise to raise funds for her…
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Yuma Art Center unveils ‘Contemporary Icons’ exhibit
A new exhibit at the Yuma Art Center is bringing history, spirituality and even augmented reality to…
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El Centro Public Library launches their Summer Reading Program
The El Centro Public Library held a registration event for their annual Summer Reading Program Wednesday…
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‘Smokey and the Bandit’ fans visit Topeka Zoo to meet Cora the elephant
When Cora was much younger, she starred alongside legendary actors Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. Cora played “Charlotte” in “Smokey and the Bandit…
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Chef Jonathan’s Crispy Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Lemon Yogurt Aïoli & Herb Salad
Here’s a way to impress dad for Fathers Day this year! Preparing a delicious side dish that would go very well a main…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet leads six weeks of summer kindness giveaways for local kids
The campaign will run from June 2, 2025 to July 12, 2025. They sponsor 50 kids weekly to attend a special local kids’ event from movie nights to…
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Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
The club says, “A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher…
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Merry Heart Inc. to host Father’s Day comedy show this weekend
The event is this Saturday, June 14, and is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre. It starts at 6:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 5:30…
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs orders flags to half-staff to honor fallen police officer
According to a press release, this is to honor Gabriel Facio, a police officer with the Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD), who was shot in the…
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Pet zebra in Tennessee found and rescued safely after being on the loose
The escapee, coined “Zebra Ed” on social media, was found in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates in Christiana, Tennessee, and was airlifted away by…
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South Mississippi woman spreads joy using her ‘Care Bears’ themed Jeep
A ‘Care Bear’ themed Jeep is bringing smiles to South Mississippi and grabbing the attention of anyone who happens to drive by…
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Second eaglet in California leaves the nest
The eaglet, “Gizmo,” stretched her wings on what’s called the ‘front porch’ of the eagle’s nest and fledged at 8:27 a.m.…
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New inclusive equipment coming to San Luis, Arizona
Thanks to $59,000 in donations from the Cocopah Tribe and Campesinos Sin Frontera, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and communication board designed…
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Clothes worn by Princess Diana going up for auction
The auction takes place later this month in Beverly Hills, but online bidding is already going strong. Some of her gowns are expected to fetch…
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Goodyear blimp celebrates 100 years
The jumbo airships became a fixture looming large over major sporting events since flying above the 1955 Rose…
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