November 10 marks U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday
On November 10, 1775, John Adams drafted a resolution that created what was then known as the Continental Marines. That date is now observed as the…
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Bear at Oakland Zoo enter ‘torpor’ season
The zoo wrote on social media, “These silly boys and the black bears are entering torpor season, a winter sleep where they lower body temperature,…
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Fort Yuma Rotary hosts annual Penitentiary Pint Fest
The event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., brought several different breweries across Desert…
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Locals in Yuma attend annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony
The event had a trackless train, face painting, local high school band performances, music, and even Santa Claus himself made an…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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