WWII Veteran in Texas celebrates 101st birthday in plane he flew over 80 years ago
A World War II veteran in Castroville, Texas, celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 by returning to the skies in the same type…
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Local Veteran recovering after being hit by vehicle
Retired Army service member Karla Roche was hit by a vehicle last month at the Quechan…
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GoFundMe created for paralyzed Yuma man
A GoFundMe has been created to help a Yuma man who has been paralyzed following his surgery two years…
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Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss collects over 81,000 stuffed animals
Last year, they collected 102,343 teddy bears and stuffed animals during the Giant Teddy Bear Toss. That surpasses the club’s previous hockey world…
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Thousands of runners participate in fundraiser to help those affected by Eaton Fire
The event raised at least $100,000, with the money helping families devastated by the fire, and many are trying to…
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Local food bank to receive 40,000 pounds of food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Over the next year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will send out 250 semi-trucks of food to all 50 states to celebrate the birth of…
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Vitalant provides results of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The three day blood drive, which took place Saturday, December 27 through Monday, December 29, collected 98 units of blood from 105 donors, which can…
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Freedom Library and Yuma Landing Bar & Grill to host all day fundraiser
The fundraiser is taking place at the restaurant, located at 195 S. Fourth Avenue, Tuesday, January 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00…
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Locals attend first day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The annual three-day event kicked off Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Vitalant hosts blood drive at ECH ahead of its three-day blood drive at Yuma Palms
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) partnered with Vitalant to host the event, drawing approximately 20 local residents who volunteered to donate…
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Day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas
Wednesday marks day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas, and served roast beef. The third and final day will take place at the mission on…
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Local organizations in Brawley hosts Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive
Las Chabelas Restaurant and Brawley Elks Lodge 1420 hosted the 14th Annual Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive over the weekend. They gave away over…
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Quick Refrigeration gives Yuma woman free AC system
A big surprise for Genevieve Castaneda as Quick Refrigeration gave her a free air-conditioning (AC)…
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CFD collecting toys for the holidays
CFD officials say they are currently collecting toys that will benefit the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving…
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Crossroads Mission celebrates 3 Days of Christmas
The 3 Days of Christmas will be held at Crossroads Mission, and the event schedule is as follows: December 23 – Mexican food, December 24 – roast…
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The Salvation Army hosts their annual Walmart Angel Tree
Thanks to all the contributions made from the Yuma County community to the Angel Tree donations, the Salvation Army was able to gifts present and…
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Yuma locals unite to save kitten from palm tree
The rescue unfolded after a call alerted Homeward Bound Animal Rescue to a kitten trapped with no clear way down, prompting a rapid response from…
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4th Avenue Gym hosting Truck Raffle to benefit local high school athletics
The man behind the charity, founder Justin Haile, says the support has been overwhelming and the impact is…
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