Local non-profits organizations give out water during water runs
As the triple digit temperatures continue all over the desert southwest local non-profit organizations are make sure the unsheltered are staying hydrated.
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Yuma’s 4th of July celebration at Desert Sun Stadium
Tonight, the City of Yuma is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at the Desert Sun Stadium.
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63rd Annual Independence Day Neighborhood Parade
The 63rd Annual Independence Day Neighborhood Parade took place in Yuma.
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The Caballeros de Yuma host 38th Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony
The Caballeros de Yuma Host 38th Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Yuma Armed Forces Park.
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest holds official weigh-in ceremony
Nathan’s famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest dates back to 1972 and brings out a large crowd of fans to New York’s Coney Island who are eager to cheer on the the competitors as they chow down for a chance at $10,000.
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City of Somerton to host Fourth of July Celebration
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke to the city’s Special Events Coordinator on what to expect for this Friday’s event.
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Difference between using fireworks and using drones for Fourth of July shows
Two years ago, NBC News visited Gypsum, Colorado to see its big move to drones for its Fourth of July celebrations, but this year, they’re bringing back good old-fashioned fireworks, and they’re not the only ones ditching drones.
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140 years since France gives the Statue of Liberty to United States
On July 4, 1884, the Statue of Liberty was presented to the U.S. ambassador in Paris as a commemoration of the friendship between France and the United States.
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Local Veteran Home hosts a Fourth of July celebration for its residents
The Arizona State Veteran Home in Yuma hosted its Fourth of July celebration.
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Los Angeles Lakers introduce their NBA Draft picks
According to NBC News, Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA basketball star LeBron James, and Dalton Knecht were introduced at Tuesday’s press conference.
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Hey Café Clubhouse hosts grand opening in El Centro
A new clubhouse for kids and young adults have officially had their grand opening Thursday morning.
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The Humane Society of Yuma is offering free pet microchips for a limited time
The Humane Society of Yuma is offering free microchips for pets until July 3.
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Inspiring America: Autistic 21-year-old man opens up own business
RENO, Nev. (CNN, KYMA/KECY) – An autistic man in Reno, Nevada is hoping to inspire others on the spectrum by opening his own business. 21-year-old Cameron Weitzel was diagnosed with autism when he was two-years-old. His parents were told he would be non-verbal. But Cameron was determined and eventually learned how to speak. Now, he’s
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Students at a New York middle school learn history through comic books
The sixth graders at PS 315 in New York City are immersed in comic books in the middle of class, but the superheroes in these comic books don’t fly, or spin spiderwebs. They are famous civic leaders and historical figures.
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105-year-old California woman graduates from Stanford University
This past Sunday, Stanford University held its commencement exercises, but one graduate, 105-year-old Virginia Hislop was working on her master’s degree in education at Stanford 84 years ago.
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Juneteenth recognized in all 50 states
In 2021, Congress passed legislation making June 19 a federal holiday. President Joe Biden later signed the bill into law declaring Juneteenth as “National Independence Day.”
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Imperial Valley nonprofit to promote voting with Community Mural Paint Day
Los Amigos de la Comunided, Inc (LADLC) of Brawley will be holding Community Mural Paint Day to promote voting.
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Illinois zoo welcomes two new koalas
Brookfield Zoo in Illinois has added two new koalas for a new habitat exhibit.
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Boston Celtics fans buy merchandise following team’s win
Inside the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Boylston Street in Boston, fans were grabbing up everything they could, fresh off of the excitement of clinching Banner 18.
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June 18 marks International Sushi Day
Sushi has become a global phenomenon over the last few decades as western cultures became open to the idea of raw fish.
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