Imperial County celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month
Imperial County will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this weekend.
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Netflix holds groundbreaking ceremony for new studio in New Jersey
Netflix broke ground Tuesday on a huge new studio facility it plans to build on the grounds of an old military base at the Jersey Shore.
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Local junior high school recognized as a Purple Star School
According to Yuma School District One, the recognition is to reflect on the school’s dedication to ensure “military-connected students have the resources, stability, and community they need to thrive.”
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Edan Alexander reunites with family after being released by Hamas
Video released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows a smiling Alexander hugging his parents, Adi and Yael, and other members of his family.
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Local barber hold grand opening ceremony for sensory-friendly space
The grand opening for the sensory studio starts at at 6 p.m. Saturday at Royalty Barber Studio, located at 1799 South First Ave in Yuma, behind the Staples.
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Local Walmart hosts Mother’s Day event
The Mother’s Day event started at 10:00 a.m. and took place at the Garden Center of the Walmart located on Pacific Avenue.
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Local businesses participate in Women’s Expo
The event, hosted by the Yuma Territorial Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), started at 8:00 a.m. in the Yuma Civic Center.
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Catholics in the U.S. react to Pope Leo XIV’s election
Catholics across the world are still celebrating the election of a new pope, and in the U.S., his election marks a special moment since it is the first U.S. born Pope ever.
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Flamingos at a Texas zoo graduate to new habitat
Young flamingos graduated from being in a nursery to living with the rest of their flock at their habitat in Fort Worth Zoo in Texas.
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Keller Williams Realty of Yuma participates in Red Day to support veterans
Keller Williams Realty’s Red Day was founded in 2009 to help locals, whether it’s by distributing food, relief efforts for natural disasters, or raising thousands of dollars for charity.
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Local food bank supports students & helps fight summer food insecurity
During the summer, a lot of kids and adults suffer from food insecurity. During the school year, cafeterias provide students with a nice warm meal, but when summertime comes around, some students are worried about where their next meal is going to come from.
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Beaver celebrates ninth birthday at Oregon Zoo
Footage released by the zoo, located in Portland, on Tuesday, shows Maple, a North American beaver, snacking on carrots and taking a dip in the water.
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Kid in Kentucky accidentally orders over 70,000 Dum-Dum suckers
A Kentucky mom received a delivery she hadn’t bargained for: Stacks of boxes of lollipops. It turns out the sweet surprise was ordered by her young son while he played on her phone.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Snow falls near Flagstaff
Snow fell northwest of Flagstaff Monday as a low pressure system swept the state. Video filmed by X user @bobthe1dog shows the flurry of snow falling into a yard.
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Hope for Judy: supporting local mom battling cancer
A local mom is clinging to faith and hope during her battle with cancer. Judy Hayes has been battling stage three ovarian cancer for a little over six months.
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Local mail carriers to participate in 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Taking place this Saturday, mail carriers will pick up bags of non-perishable food items, which people will leave next to their mailbox.
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Paranormal fans flock to sold-out ‘Witching Hour’ at Yuma Territorial Prison
Hundreds gathered at the historic site Saturday evening for an immersive paranormal experience that included cemetery tours, palm readings, a brand-new Paranormal Hologram Exhibit, and a late-night screening of “The Conjuring.”
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Local nurses honored during 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala
The 2025 Yuma County Nurses Gala was held at Hoffman Estates Saturday night. More than 100 local nurses and their families came together for awards, dinner and guest speakers.
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Local Firehouse Subs hosts event for International Firefighters’ Day
Families across Yuma County got the chance to look inside a fire truck and meet firefighters Saturday afternoon.
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Yuma’s Kentucky Derby Fun Day brings the community together for animals in need
While the Kentucky Derby played out on screens across the nation, dozens of Yuma locals gathered on Saturday for a celebration that gave the race a charitable twist.
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