Yuma VFW Post 8242 honors fallen heroes with heartfelt Memorial Day tribute
Community members came together Monday morning to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For many at the ceremony, the day was about more than…
Continue ReadingHoliday
Disabled American Veterans Chapter in Yuma hosts free Memorial Day BBQ
The Chapter Commander, Herminio Rodriguez, says Memorial Day is not so much a celebration, but rather a somber time to reflect on the sacrifices our…
Continue Reading
People enjoy Martinez Lake for Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day weekend here many locals and out-of-town visitors are took in the sun Monday and over the weekend at Martinez…
Continue Reading
The City of El Centro celebrates Memorial Day
El Centro Mayor Sonia Carter says this is not just a day on the calendar, but a day to remember love ones and those who are not longer with…
Continue Reading
American Legion Post 56 hosts Memorial Day Celebration
American Legion Post 56 held a Memorial Day Celebration Monday morning. Post 56 honored and remembered those who have died while serving in the U.S.…
Continue Reading
People across the country lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This is the fourth year Arlington National Cemetery has held Flowers of Remembrance. It gives visitors to the cemetery a unique opportunity to honor…
Continue Reading
Congressional lawmakers clean Vietnam War memorial
Margaret Brennan talks about a congressional tradition where lawmakers put aside dissent and embrace the reflective spirit of the Memorial Day…
Continue Reading
TSA says Friday was the third busiest travel day of all time
TSA says it screened more than three million passengers on Friday. The agency expects to screen 18 million passengers at airports nationwide during…
Continue Reading
Yuma police increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and while many are making plans to relax or hit the road, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) is stepping up…
Continue Reading
Offices at the City of San Luis to close for Memorial Day
While offices will reopen on Tuesday, the City says, “Emergency services will remain…
Continue Reading American Legion Post 56 to hold Memorial Day Celebration
The celebration is happening at Post 56, located at 1490 W. 3rd Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00…
Continue Reading
Yuma City Hall to close for Memorial Day
Because of this, the City says residential trash collection for homes within the Yuma city limits “will be delayed by one day due to the holiday.”…
Continue Reading
Arizona Governor Hobbs orders flags at all state buildings to half-staff
This is in part of National Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, which, according to a press release, Governor Hobbs…
Continue Reading
City of Yuma to host Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
The event is taking place at Desert Sun Stadium on Friday, July 4 at 9:00 p.m., with the gates opening at 6:00…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34 billion
Mother’s Day is just right around the corner, and Americans are planning to spend big on their mothers. According to the National Retail Federation,…
Continue Reading
President Trump wants to rename Veterans’ Day
President Donald Trump says that he wants to rename Veterans’ Day to ‘Victory Day for World War…
Continue Reading
It’s May Day!
A traditional celebration of flowers and warmer weather. On many ancient calendars, May 1 welcomed the first day of summer as a cause of…
Continue Reading
Yuma celebrates Arbor Day with community tree planting
With shovels in hand and sunshine overhead, residents gathered at Joe Henry Memorial Park Thursday morning to celebrate Arbor Day with a special…
Continue Reading
San Luis celebrates Earth Day with community tree planting
In honor of Earth Day, the City of San Luis hosted a community tree planting event Tuesday morning at Los Olivos…
Continue Reading