City of Somerton hosts annual Corn Fest
The City of Somerton hosted their annual Corn Fest Saturday afternoon. The festival kicked off at noon along Main Street and will go until 9:00 p.m.
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Locals participate in Salute Your Heroes 5K/10K Run
The Salute Your Heroes 5K/10K Run took place at West Wetlands Park from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday. This is part of the City of Yuma’s annual run series.
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Southern Arizona Nurse Honor Guard holds Nightingale tribute
The tribute consisted of a white rose being placed, a triangle ringing three times, a candle to symbolize the nurse’s life, and concluded with blowing out the candle and a statement that relieves the fallen of their nursing duties.
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Benevolence in Action Ministries host free food drive at American Legion Post 19
The Benevolence in Action Ministry hosted a free food drive at American Legion Post 19, distributing meals to hundreds of residents facing hardship.
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Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive returns to Yuma in December
Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut, as well as a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
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Yuma Salvation Army and United First Methodist Church team up for Harvesting Hope Lunch
The Salvation Army teamed up with Yuma First United Methodist Church Wednesday to feed local citizens. The church volunteers at the Salvation Army on the first Wednesday of every month.
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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $843 million
The next drawing will take place late Friday night, and will be the 38th drawing since a winning ticket was sold in Virginia back in June.
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November 5 is National Donut Day
The popular pastry comes in all kinds of forms, whether frosted or filled, or with sprinkles on top, and it’s a likely sure bet your neighborhood has a donut shop that people gravitate to.
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Los Angeles kid overjoyed to see Blake Snell in World Series victory parade
Video by L.A. County resident Vero Ley shows a boy excitedly clapping as he believes pitcher Blake Snell noticed him in a crowd of fans watching the parade through the city’s downtown Monday.
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David Beckham knighted by King Charles
Soccer star David Beckham was awarded his long-coveted knighthood on November 4 after being named in King Charles’s birthday honors list during the summer.
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City of Yuma to host 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy
According to a press release, it is a 12-week in-depth course where residents get a behind the scenes look at different functions, departments, services and facilities in the City of Yuma.
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Veterans Day ceremony to be held at Bucklin Park
The ceremony is planned for Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at Bucklin Park Memorial Wall (1350 S. Eighth Street).
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City of Los Angeles holds parade to celebrate Dodgers’ World Series win
A massive crowd lined the streets of Los Angeles Monday as the city held a parade to celebrate the L.A. Dodgers’ World Series title.
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Firefighters in California rescue two cats from burning building
According to Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), neighbors alerted authorities to a second floor apartment fire on West Stevens Avenue at about 3.40 p.m. Pacific.
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Volunteers in San Diego help distribute food to those in need
As the government shutdown stretches on, and with SNAP funding uncertain, volunteers donated their time Sunday in San Diego to help distribute food to those in need.
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USPS unveils new stamps for 2026
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has a new set of stamps coming out in 2026. USPS says next year’s offerings celebrate “the artistry and storytelling that make stamps so special.”
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Local golfers participate in Lower River Junkies Golf Tournament
It is the fifth time the group has put the tournament on. The Lower River Junkies did so in memory of Kermit McMillin and Jeff Brady, who drowned in an effort to save his two nephews over the Fourth of July weekend this year.
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Locals attend second and final day of 10th Annual YumaCon
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at 11:00 a.m., and featured a building cosplay from scratch panel, Cosplay Cafe and a variety of vendors.
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Yuma Juvenile Justice Court hosts 17th Annual Adoption Day
Madeline Murray got the chance to see an exciting life-changing moment for some kids who found their permanent home.
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Locals attend day one of 10th Annual YumaCon
The two-day event, hosted by the City of Yuma kicked off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Yuma Civic Center.
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