12th annual Scary & Safe Trick-or-Treat event coming soon
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced that the “Scary & Safe Trick-or-Treat” event is on Halloween night.
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Crossroads Mission to host Jubilee 2022 fundraiser event
Crossroads Mission is inviting the Yuma community to the 2022 Jubilee fundraising event.
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El Centro fire department to host annual open house
In celebration of fire prevention week the El Centro fire department will be hosting their 100 year annual open house.
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YPD and DEA to host National Prescription Take-Back Day
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) will be participating in the National Prescription Take-Back Day.
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A little girl’s wheelchair gets a Halloween makeover
For many parents, Halloween can be a time to create tradition. A time to look forward to the costumes and of course candy. But for parents of a child with a disability, it can be daunting to think about getting the perfect costume.
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YFD to host Fire Prevention Week ceremony
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) will host a ceremony to honor Fire Prevention Week.
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Buccaneers and Falcons Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Team staff from the Tampa Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons built relief kits for those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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These endangered turtles just hatched for the first time in North America
After over two decades of patiently waiting, endangered Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles finally bred at the San Diego Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been documented reproducing at a zoo in North America.
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AWC students complete Restaurant Startup Boot Camp
Arizona Western College (AWC) teamed up with the Local First Arizona Foundation to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs a unique opportunity.
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Tina Clark to receive Keystone Award for Community Leadership
The City of Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and several others have announced that Tina Clark is the recipient for the 2022 Elisabeth Ruffner Keychain Award.
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Biden in Puerto Rico: ‘We’re going to make sure you get every single dollar promised’
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanne Criswell are visiting Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Monday — weeks after Hurricane Fiona ravaged the US territory.
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FAA to announce rule allowing more rest for flight attendants
Federal aviation officials plan to announce Tuesday that flight attendants will soon get more mandated rest time between flights, two sources familiar with the announcement tell CNN.
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Imaginary Friends to host sneaker drive for Veterans
Imaginary Friends Design Studio announces that they will be hosting a sneaker drive from now through Veteran’s Day.
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Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium set for Oct. 13
Duet is hosting a Fall Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium on October 13, 2022.
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Florida teams with Elon Musk and SpaceX for hurricane recovery
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Company is working with the state of Florida to get communications back on line.
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Rep. Grijalva announced $1.2 million to help fight diaper shortage
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva declares that the Arizona Community Action Association (Wildfire) are the recipients of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot Program.
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SLHS Mental and Social Health students create yellow ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
In a press release, the San Luis High School (SLHS) Mental and Social Health students created 300 yellow ribbons.
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Milestone in YFD Cancer Fighting Precautions
On September 26, 2022, a milestone has been reached in the Yuma Fire Department (YFD)’s fight against cancer.
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YMVC receives grant from Arizona Community Foundation
The Yuma Multiversity Campus Corporation (YMVC) announced support from the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF).
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MANA de Imperial Valley announces the 2022 Las Primeras honorees
In a press release, MANA de Imperial Valley (IV) has selected three honorees for the Las Primeras Awards.
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