Locals attend annual Walk for Autism event
The event, hosted by Strong Beginnings, took place at Gateway Park at 8:00 a.m., with the walk starting at 9:00 a.m. The event was to raise awareness…
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Four Nigerian dwarf goats celebrate first birthday at Philadelphia Zoo
The goats, named Tobey, Jonas, Gunther, and Maxwell, tore into presents and ate healthy “cupcakes,” according to the Philadelphia…
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NASA astronaut captures aurora seen from ISS
Astronaut Don Pettit said the footage was captured while the ISS was preparing to dock with a Soyuz spacecraft carrying a U.S. and Russian…
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Local agencies participate in 43rd Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The 43rd annual event started in San Luis, where the Flame of Hope was lit, and then it was carried throughout Yuma…
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Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday returns to El Centro
The free event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion parking lot, located at 770 Park…
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Calexico PD wears patches for Autism Awareness Month
CPD say in the past they have shown awareness by putting ribbons on their police vehicles, but this time they have designed their own Autism…
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Arkansas police officer rescues driver from Arkansas River
The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said Officer Cody Douglas of the Barling Police Department arrived at the scene after responding to a…
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Crowd cheers after NHL player Alex Ovechkin breaks goal record
Video filmed by Maksim Krenitskii (@krenitsky) shows the crowd at UBS Arena erupting in cheers and Ovechkin’s teammates surrounding him moments…
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Onvida Health lifts visitor restrictions as flu season comes to an end
The restrictions were implemented back in January due to an increase in of flu and RSV cases, and were limited to only one visitor at a time, and…
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Brawley Police brings more attention to Autism in the Valley
The Brawley Police Department held their annual Autism Awareness Horse Ride, an initiative dedicated to promoting awareness and support for…
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City of Yuma named a 2025 Great American Defense Community
In a press release, Yuma is one of three communities “nationwide selected for this year’s honor, which recognizes exceptional support for military…
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Local AWC custodian named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Custodian of the Year Contest
Jennifer Aitken, an Arizona Western College (AWC) custodian, was announced by Cintas Corporation as a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Custodian of the…
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People with Autism find meaningful work at a thriving business
About 1-in-36 children in the U.S. is now identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and for many parents a major concern is what their future…
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AWC to host annual Student Etiquette Luncheon
In a press release, the event is taking place Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, from 11:00 a.m. to…
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YCSO holds 38th Annual Awards Presentation and Recognition Ceremony
In a press release, the ceremony took place at Britain Farm last Friday, and over 250 employees, volunteers, family and friends attended the…
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Fans of Selena pay their respects to the late singer
Fans of the late Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, showed up at her gravesite and memorial in Corpus Christi Monday to pay their respects on the…
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Thousands of people gather in California city to honor Cesar Chavez
Thousands of farmworkers and supporters marched in California Monday in honor of Cesar…
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Imperial Valley students compete in welding contest
20 students from Calexico, Brawley, Calipatria, and Holtville High Schools showcased their welding skills during the competition, according to a…
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California lawmakers introduce bill to create park in honor of César Chávez
Congressman Raul Ruiz and Senator Alex Padilla introduced a bill to create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical…
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IVC to host Big Game Day & Open House this week
In a press release, the event starts this Thursday at 2:00 p.m., and is taking place on the building 1000 lawn, where those who attend “can enjoy…
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