YRMC prioritizes employee mental health and wellness
Thanks to the Foundation of YRMC, four “Zen Dens” have been added for staff to take a break, and find peace and comfort, YRMC…
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3D-printed home built in California town affected by 2018 wildfires
The house was built in Redding, a town that lost 1,100 homes in the 2018 wildfires. A four-part partnership between Emergent 3D, City of Redding,…
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San Francisco holds annual AIDS Walk, thousands attended
Around 2,000 people marched through Golden Gate Park on Sunday for the annual AIDS Walk San Francisco, including Susan McClain and her…
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City of Yuma hosts 12th Annual Back to School Rodeo
This is to help students who are in need of supplies for when they go back to school next month. The rodeo took place at the Yuma Civic Center at…
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Local teen receives the gift of sound
Having hearing issues since she was two, Jessica Hudson said now she’s most looking forward to hearing her…
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Homeless World Cup comes to California’s state capitol
Proudly playing in the Homeless World Cup, it’s the first time it’s ever been played in the U.S. Special for many reasons, but eye opening as every…
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The Hope Center hosts “Hero Hotline” all month long
The series is about the community working together, helping each other out, and calling on each other in times of need. Several young churchgoers…
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Yuma Region Bicycle Coalition hosts YPD Bike Unit Fundraiser
This is to help raise money to repair bikes for the Yuma Police Department’s (YPD) Bicycle Unit. The fundraiser took place at FTS Automotive Center…
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California mother pushes for positive police interactions with people with autism
In California, a mother is making sure police have the tools they need when they respond to situations involving people with autism and special…
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Inflation impacts local food bank
Inflation continues to rise and the Yuma Community Food Bank is having a difficult time keeping the shelves stocked up for those in need.…
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Grocery Outlet hosts ‘Independence from Hunger’ to help local communities
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is collecting cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store that will be distributed to local…
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Eight-year-old Connecticut boy given a $400 shopping spree after being pranked at Target
An eight year-old, hearing impaired Southington boy was left in tears after being pranked at a Target store on Saturday. But as cruel as this story…
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Alabama community comes together to keep tortoise in their neighborhood
“He doesn’t bark, he doesn’t poop in other people’s yards, and he doesn’t get out and need to be rescued. He’s a gentle, quiet giant,” said Angela…
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Crossroads Mission’s “First Step Center of Excellence” celebrates 15 years
The “First Step Center” is a detox facility that enables people to stabilize from drugs or alcohol by offering a safe environment where individuals…
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Humane Society of Yuma partners with local casinos for a good cause
The Humane Society of Yuma was chosen by Quechan Casino Resort and Paradise Casino to be one of the non-profit organizations where casino customers…
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Florida chimpanzee sees sun after being caged for 28 years
She spent most of her life in small cages in a research lab in New York that’s now closed. Then, she was transferred to a sanctuary in California,…
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Arizona State Veterans Home Yuma now open
The opening took place at 10:00am, and was expected to have over 100 people to attend the…
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Family Resource Center Coordinator retires after 37 years with Calexico Unified School District
Hortencia Armendariz has been working with the Calexico Unified School District for 37…
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Crossroads Mission receives recognition
A local non-profit organization received a nationwide…
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Humane Society of Yuma hosting free adoption and microchipping event to ring in summer
The Humane Society of Yuma is counting down the days to July 4.
Sadly, it is not a time for them to celebrate, but instead, a time to strategize and…