Sunday marks National Puppy Day
The day was created in 2006 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige as a way to bring awareness to the number of dogs in need of permanent homes.
Continue ReadingBrightside
Local celebrates 45+ years of service in the Yuma community
Barbara Rochester is now enjoying her retirement. She spent decades supporting Crossroads Mission, hosting numerous fundraisers, supplying pantries in churches, and helping locals struggling with homelessness and addiction.
Continue Reading
Pope Francis makes first public appearance and discharged from hospital
The pontiff smiled and greeted a cheering crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he’s been hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs.
Continue Reading
Local country music artist Bobby McClendon celebrates upcoming album
The celebration happened at the Sage & Sand Cocktail Lounge at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, where McClendon performed a sold-out show, giving fans an exclusive first listen to his new music before it is released next month.
Continue Reading
Locals attend 29th Annual Relay for Life event
The event started at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex and will go until 11:00 p.m.
Continue Reading
Yuma Military Appreciation Day honors local service members
Hosted by the Yuma Navy League Council, the event took place on Main Street in Yuma, featuring live demonstrations, informational booths, and a block party atmosphere.
Continue Reading
Ed Sheeran surprises crowd at a Boston bar on St. Patrick’s Day
People celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish pub in Boston were in for the surprise of a lifetime when pop star Ed Sheeran came in and performed a concert.
Continue Reading
$1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner identified
After 80 days of waiting for the winner to be identified, Rosemary Casarotti was announced by the California Lottery as the lucky owner of the $1.2 billion ticket.
Continue Reading
Runners participate in the 40th Annual LA Marathon
The 26.2 mile course was known locally as the Stadium to Stars since it began at Dodger Stadium and ended on Avenue of the Stars, with the route taking runners through the heart of Hollywood.
Continue Reading
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis celebrating Mass
The Vatican released the first photo of the 88-year-old pontiff in the hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia in mid-February.
Continue Reading
Space-X Crew-10’s Dragon capsule docks at ISS
A Falcon-9 rocket carried the spacecraft into orbit Friday night, and the capsule completed its long journey very early Sunday morning as the capsule slowly approached and connected with the ISS as it passed about 260 statute miles over the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue Reading
MCAS Yuma hosts the 59th Annual Yuma Airshow
The airshow provided an exciting opportunity for the local community to witness impressive aviation feats and engage with military personnel who play a crucial role in the success of the event.
Continue Reading
Deputy in upstate New York watches over beaver carrying a branch across a highway
Footage posted by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) shows a few downed trees along the side of the highway, and a beaver that was making the most of the situation.
Continue Reading
Students of AWC’s TRIO program gives back to the community
Students across the Yuma community gathered last month “to give back to the community in honor of National TRIO Day,” according to a press release from Arizona Western College (AWC).
Continue Reading
California residents participate in the 47th Annual Chinatown Firecracker Run
The Chinatown Firecracker Run, one of the biggest races in the country, marked its 47th year this past weekend by firing the starting pistol.
Continue Reading
1967 Ford Galaxie 500 winner announced
Randy Chavez was announced as the winner of the 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 during the third and final day of the 32nd Annual Midnight at the Oasis.
Continue Reading
Saturday marks International Women’s Day
The City of Yuma posted to social media Saturday to celebrate International Women’s Day. In the post, the City is honoring and celebrating “the incredible contributions, leadership, and achievements of women at the City of Yuma and beyond.”
Continue Reading
Americans turn to “exercise snacks” for working out
It involves short bursts of intense activity for a minute or two at a time, sprinkled throughout everyone’s day.
Continue Reading
Bald eagles in Big Bear welcome two new eaglets
Bird watchers in California are celebrating the arrival of two new bald eagle hatchlings. The eaglets began hatching over the weekend and both had arrive by Tuesday morning.
Continue Reading
BMX rider faces a long road to recovery after skate park accident, community steps up
Antonio “Bobo” Garza has been a familiar face in the BMX community for years, but a serious crash left him with multiple fractures and a long road to recovery.
Continue Reading