Stores across the country prepare for Black Friday
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is just days away. This year, several retailers found a way to cut back on the madness of the day and spread out the…
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President Biden pardons two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
This year’s lucky birds, Liberty and Bell, are from Willmar, Minnesota. This is Biden’s third time sparing a pair of turkeys from the Thankgiving…
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Millions of Americans take to the skies ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Airports are recommending that travelers arrive at least 90 minutes before their departure time for domestic flights and two hours for international…
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‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ teams up with Airbnb to welcome strangers for the holiday
Wanda Dench is teaming up with Airbnb to expand the festivities, and the company said it will make a donation to the relief organization Feeding…
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California community attends “Meet in the Street Light Parade”
City vehicles strung up in Christmas lights, and people lined the downtown streets to watch the parade at…
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Los Angeles Dodger host Veterans Day celebration
In one of the most iconic stadiums in sports, hundreds of service members took the field at Dodgers Stadium, and some took a…
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American Legion and VFWs of Yuma hold 4th Avenue Veterans Day Parade
The parade route started just south of 4th Avenue and 16th Street, and ended at the American Legion Post 19 on Virginia Drive and 26th Street, where…
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The Grinch visits a children’s hospital in North Carolina
“The Grinch” made a stop at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem Friday. He visited with patients, giving them a chance to see the beloved…
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Military Veterans across the Yuma and Imperial Counties will be celebrating their day on…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade organizers unveil new balloons
Macy’s newest parade character balloons will take center stage during their outdoor test flights at Macy’s Balloonfest, which is held in preparation…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Dia De Los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos, which translates to the Day of the Dead, is not only a celebration but the unity and connection between the living and the…
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Oakland Zoo celebrates Halloween, camels play with pumpkin
“Layla, you have pumpkin face!” one of the zookeepers tells the camel, who didn’t seem bothered by the…
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Christmas tree arrives at California state capitol
Decorations will include 10,000 LED lights, and nearly 200 ornaments hand-crafted by children and adults with developmental…
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Yuma police to conduct DUI detail for Halloween
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is planning on conducting an impaired driving detail on Tuesday, October…
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Share Your Holiday Turkey Drive this Friday
Crossroads Mission and News 11 will be collecting turkeys at all Walmart locations across Yuma…
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Sacramento community preps for Halloween
As finishing touches are made, the days before Halloween are time for community. A site for even longtime residents to come together and…
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Prison Hill and Humane Society of Yuma host 2nd Annual Pup-O-Ween
The event took place at Prison Hill from noon to 4:00pm Saturday, with HSOY showcasing dogs in need of a home prior to the dog costume contest at…
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Dandy Home and Ranch transforms store into a winter wonderland
This is the sixth year Dandy decorated their store just in time for the holidays, and according to Amanda Mellon, they start decorating their store…
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Ohio woman creates Taylor Swift pumpkin called the “Swiftkin”
For 35 years, Jeanette Paras has decorated pumpkins to look like celebrities. For her, the art is more than quirky fun. As a breast cancer survivor,…
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YPD to enforce DUI detail for Halloween weekend
Yuma police will be conducting an impaired driving detail for Halloween weekend to keep everyone on the road…
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