Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday morning.
Continue ReadingBrightside
Village in England hosts annual World Snail Racing Championships
This year’s slimy superstar was “Bilbo Sluggins,” inching his way to victory. His handler, Shell Rowe, didn’t own him. She rented the little racer for the competition.
Continue Reading
Drone operator from Arkansas saves dog from coyote
An Arkansas family nearly lost the beloved dog after it ran away from home and was missing for four days. Luckily, a drone operator joined the search and saved the dog from a coyote.
Continue Reading
Shelter dog to help support troops at sea
Raider is one of the newest trainees at Shelter to Soldier and right now, he’s getting ready to head out on a very important mission: To support our troops at sea.
Continue Reading
Local Staples store hosts Back-to-School Block Party
The Back-to-School Block Party took place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the store, located at 101 W. 16th Street.
Continue Reading
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Yuma Branch hosts annual Back-to-School Shopping event
The event took place at JCPenney Yuma at 8:30 a.m., with Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros. and Raising Cane’s sponsoring the event.
Continue Reading
Phillies mascots and fans mock CEO ‘kiss cam’ moment during game against Angels
Philadelphia Phillies poked fun at the viral CEO ‘kiss cam’ moment to the delight of the entire stadium, with their mascots recreating the moment on the big screen during a MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday.
Continue Reading
Crossroads Mission accepting donations of school supplies
The Crossroads Mission is accepting school uniforms and supplies for more than ten children who are currently staying at the family shelter.
Continue Reading
Southern pudu fawn debuts at Queens Zoo
The tiny pudu fawn was born on May 22, weighing just two pounds, according to a press release. The zoo said southern pudus are “near-threatened” within forests and scrubland in Chile and Argentina.
Continue Reading
Thousands raised for local restaurant’s fundraiser for Texas floods
A local restaurant in Yuma, Saigon Pho, raised almost $3,000 for the flood victims in Texas. Vinny Vo, owner of Saigon Pho, says, “Lots of people in town are very supportive.”
Continue Reading
Electric hypercar in Britain drives upside down
The McMurty Spéirling is the first car to drive upside down, using fans that spin 23,000 rotations per minute, generating twice the car’s weight in downforce.
Continue Reading
Local church in Yuma spreads kindness and acts of service
Over 250 volunteers from Church for the City participated in the annual Serve Day over the weekend while wearing “We Love Our City” T-shirts.
Continue Reading
12 athletes, two teams inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame
The 12 athletes include some notable names like Serena Williams, Gabby Douglas and Kerry Walsh Jennings. The teams singled out for the honor are the 2004 U.S. Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team and the 2010 U.S. Four-Man Bobsled Team.
Continue Reading
City of Yuma hosts 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo
The 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo took place Saturday at the Yuma Civic Center, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Continue Reading
Black bear in Colorado rescued from storm drain
A male black bear spotted in a storm drain was rescued in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Thursday authorities said.
Continue Reading
Hands Extended Thrift Store lends a helping hand to those in need
Every year when the weather gets extreme, nonprofit Hands Extended Thrift Store puts together umbrella bags to help people get by.
Continue Reading
Non-profit helps Yuma locals beat the heat
Extreme heat is covering the Yuma region, making it hard to keep cool, but one non-profit is helping people in need beat the heat.
Continue Reading
New Chaplain Support Program for Yuma Fire & Police Departments
The team will be made up of volunteer chaplains who’ve received specialized training to address the unique challenges and characteristics of first responder issues.
Continue Reading
Mattel launches Barbie with Type 1 diabetes
Mattel has launched a new Barbie with Type 1 diabetes and a glucose monitor, expanding the company’s representation.
Continue Reading
Yuma’s 14th annual Back-to-School Rodeo returns
The first 2,000 students to arrive who are in grades K-8 will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, paper and notebooks.
Continue Reading