City of El Centro prepares for upcoming Christmas festivities
Parks and Recreation along with staff members from the Fire Department got together Tuesday morning to set up the preparations for the upcoming Christmas events.
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AWC arts department to hold holiday concert
Arizona Western College says the concert, “Carols, Carols, Carols,” will feature AWC Chamber Singers, the Yuma Chorale, the Royalaires, and Kofa High School’s advanced choir.
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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 savings.
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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 table, continuing a tradition that began in 1947 with President Harry Truman.
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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 flights.
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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 America.
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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 night.
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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 swing.
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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 there was a remembrance ceremony.
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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 character come to life.
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Military Veterans across the Yuma and Imperial Counties will be celebrating their day on Saturday.
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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 for the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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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 dead.
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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 comment.
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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 disabilities.
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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 31.
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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 County.
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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 enjoy.
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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 2:00pm.
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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 during the month of August.
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