Holiday Archives

Light show and festival held over the weekend in California

July 3, 2023 6:21 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The drone show was an innovative approach that offsets the environmental impacts of traditional pyrotechnic fireworks while providing a celebratory…

City of Somerton hosts Fourth of July Retro Celebration

July 2, 2023 12:45 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

There were food and drink vendors, a playground for kids to play in, and there was live music from Grupo Alazan, a Queen tribute band called The…

Millions under holiday weekend weather threats

July 1, 2023 3:52 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

It’s been a week full of travel headaches for Americans, with thousands of flight delays and cancellations due to severe weather and staffing…

Kabat’s Fortuna Ace Hardware hosts Flavor Fest

July 1, 2023 2:35 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

This was to show customers different sauces and grills they offer in their store all the while grilling food for…

YPD to conduct impaired driving detail on Fourth of July weekend

June 28, 2023 10:58 AM Dillon Fuhrman

Starting from Saturday, July 1 to Tuesday, July 4, officers will be patrolling the streets of Yuma, looking to stop and arrest drivers under the…

Yuma City Hall to close on Fourth of July holiday

June 27, 2023 12:13 PM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, trash collection in residential areas will be changed due to the holiday. Trash collection that’s usually on Tuesdays will take…

AAA expects a record number of people to travel for July 4th weekend

June 26, 2023 7:49 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The organization predicts over 50 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day…

Julieanna’s Steak and Seafood to host Father’s Day Dinner

June 18, 2023 4:28 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Laura Aronson

Julieanna’s Steak and Seafood will host a Father’s Day dinner Sunday night. This is for the public to bring their fathers to enjoy food and…

FOE 398 Women’s Auxiliary host Superhero Father’s Day Dinner

June 18, 2023 12:36 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Laura Aronson

The event will start on Sunday, June 18 at 2:00pm, with the dinner starting at 3:30pm. Food will include glazed ribs and chicken, rice pilaf, corn on…

The woman who founded Father’s Day was a renegade, great-granddaughter says

June 18, 2023 10:56 AM AP News

The late Sonora Smart Dodd launched the celebration of dads in 1910 in her hometown of Spokane, Washington. As a result, she is the one responsible…

Yuma City Hall to close on Juneteenth Day

June 14, 2023 11:05 AM Dillon Fuhrman

As a result of City Hall closing, trash collection with Yuma city limits will be delayed by one day, but recycling pickups will take place as…

Californians hold first Juneteenth parade on Market Street

June 11, 2023 10:07 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

San Francisco hosted its first-ever Juneteenth Parade on Market Street Saturday, according to CBS News Bay…

TSA reports record travel screenings on Memorial Weekend

May 30, 2023 7:29 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

On Monday, TSA said on Twitter that nearly “9.8 million people were screened at airports nationwide over the four-day…

USS Midway Museum in California holds Memorial Day ceremony

May 30, 2023 7:14 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The event included special speakers, a military aircraft flyover and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took part by helping toss a commemorative wreath…

Veterans and others lay wreaths at WWII memorial

May 29, 2023 8:54 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The ceremony gathered surviving World War II veterans to honor them for their heroism and to honor the lives lost during that war, which stretched…

Florida Goodwill workers make flags for burials of U.S. Veterans

May 29, 2023 8:25 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The flags are memorials. They go to families to honor late loved ones who served in any branch of service during their lifetime. At Goodwill, workers…