Grand Master Luis Larios: From Yuma to the World
Born in San Luis RÃo Colorado, Mexico, Larios says he faced bullying as a child, but martial arts gave him the tools to forge his character and…
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Imperial County celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month
Imperial County will be celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local nurse serves 34 years helping kids
Edna Mae Simon Kidd is a retired pediatric registered nurse that’s worked 34 years at Onvida…
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Honoring and recognizing local educators for Black History Month
The event, which started at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the MLK Youth Career Center, featured speeches by community leaders and local educators about the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Meet the newest Yuma NAACP chapter #1016 president
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlgihting different leaders in the community. This week, meet your newest NAACP chapter…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Meet local retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Michael Lundy
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting an exceptional local who takes pride in our community. Michael Lundy served in our community as a U.S.…
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City of Somerton presents local NAACP chapter with Black History Month Proclamation
The City of Somerton proclaimed February as Black History Month during their City Council…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Meet your Miss Yuma County 2025
Mone’asia Bowman is an AWC cheerleader, Veteran, and also your Miss Yuma County. She remembers the moment her name was…
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Local singer and counselor, Keila Martinez, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Keila Marimar Martinez, a professional singer and counselor, is making her mark by traveling across the United States to bring Hispanic music to…
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AWC to host leadHERship event in honor of Women’s History Month
In a press release, the event will take place at the San Luis Learning Center, located at 1340 N. 8th Avenue, on Monday, March 25, from 3:00pm to…
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Pennsylvania nurse becomes first Black woman to play in U.S. Women’s polo championship
Now to some history being made during Black History Month, a 25-year-old Pennsylvania nurse, Shariah Harris, has become the first Black woman to play…
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How this Black-owned juice bar is making a splash in Brawley
Lavail Bailey, the owner of Back to Eden, opened the juice bar on Main Street in Brawley last year as a way to offer healthy options in Imperial…
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Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event
“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the…
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El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend
The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage…
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CA musical teaching Black History goes on the road
Inside the Safe Credit Union Performance Arts Center, a side of history seldom revealed…
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Tacos and Tunes returns for this weekend, but in a new location
Tacos and Tunes is back, but at a new location. Get your taste-buds ready for an array of flavors from various…
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AWC students to hold “Third Multilingual Expo”
First-Year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) will host the Third Multilingual…
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Founders’ Day Festival happening in San Luis
This Saturday, the City of San Luis Parks & Recreation hosts a festival in honor of Founders’…
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San Luis hosts Founders Day Parade after three years
On Saturday, September 24, the San Luis Parks and Recreation presented a parade in honor of Founder’s…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Tony Reyes’ message to the community
Tony Reyes has been in public service for years. He was the mayor of San Luis for more than a decade, and also spearheaded the non-profit Comité de…
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