Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch open for the season
Champion Church is holding its 18th annual pumpkin patch this…
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Military Vets and active duty members healing through golf
Organizers say its impact is real, helping more than 7,500 Veterans last year, and the goal this year is to serve 11,000…
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California mom creates Halloween display for blind son
For one San Jose mom, Shelly Jimenez, creating an elaborate Halloween display in front of her home is truly a labor of…
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10th Annual Red Shoe Day in Imperial Valley
Hundreds of locals from Imperial volunteered to help raise funds for local families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald’s House in San…
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The Healing Journey to host wine and beer tasting event
A local non-profit organization will host an event where you can enjoy a glass of wine while contributing to a good…
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WomanHaven spreading awareness for Domestic Violence Month
WomanHaven, a non-profit organization, had several proclamations this past week with the City of El Centro, Holtville, and Calexico to help promote…
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The Healing Journey raises funds for a good cause
The Healing Journey is a non-profit organization that helps trauma patients, more specifically those who have suffered sexual abuse, domestic…
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Teacher remembered 13 years after being killed
WomanHaven and Johnny’s Burritos hosted a memorial for a beloved teacher who was killed 13 years ago in El Centro in an apparent…
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Hunter’s Army Burger Days
A local non-profit is helping Yuma families and you can do your part by eating at some participating…
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Bridget’s Gift pink party on Wednesday!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Buffalo Wild Wings invites you to go pink this Wednesday at the “Bridget’s Pink Party”…
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Director of IC Department of Social Services recognized as a Disaster Services Real Hero
Paula Llanas, Director of Imperial County Department of Social Services was awarded the Disaster Services Real Hero Award for her leadership in two…
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Arkansas honors Little Rock Nine 66 years later
It was 66 years ago Monday that the Little Rock Nine made their way into Central High School as the first African Americans to attend the…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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Non-profit organization helps kids in foster care
They provide a range of services for those who have been in the foster care system to make sure they feel supported and are able to be successful…
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Dancing For a Dream: Meet Andre Calihua
Andre Calihua is a 16-year-old who attends Southwest High School in Imperial Valley. He is one of the participants in this year’s Dancing for a…
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Non-profit organizations offering reduced adoption fees
The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) and Best Friends Animal Society are partnering together to offer reduced adoption rates for animals at the main…
Continue Reading Local non-profit creating awareness of foster care
A local non-profit organization is teaming up with other state agencies to create awareness of foster care in…
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First responder stair climb and memorial ceremony for 9-11
Now, Yuma locals are honoring those who put their lives on the line to help out in the face of these horrible…
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Calexico library to host Fiesta Mexicana, Kids Need to Read to visit
According to a press release, the event will take place on Thursday, September 28, running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and will feature crafts, games and…
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Daughter of 9-11 first responder makes documentary on health care expansion
Bridget Gormley’s father survived the attacks, but died from a 9/11-related illness in 2016. And now she is documenting advocates of the Zadroga Act…
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