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City of El Centro celebrating Family Treasure Night

October 28, 2021 12:46 PM Caleb J. Fernández

The City of El Centro gets the party started with a Family Treasure Night as we lead into the Halloween weekend.

Annual community passes now available for Yuma’s beloved State Parks

October 27, 2021 5:21 PM Mercedes Martinez

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is now offering passes to get to know our precious parks right in own very own backyard!

The Freedom Library hosts children’s book author

October 27, 2021 2:22 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

The Freedom Library is the diamond in the rough in the Desert Southwest.

The City of Somerton’s Corn Fest to feature a custom car show

October 26, 2021 5:03 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Mi Vida Car Club is considered by many to be one of Desert Southwest’s legacy car clubs. The group is known for classic cars, lowriders, and motorcycles that have been cruising the region for decades.

A local eatery wants you to celebrate National Sandwich Day, with a side of care

October 26, 2021 5:00 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Legend has it that the creation of the first sandwich was an accidental one. According, to the story John Montagu the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was playing cards when he decided he was hungry but didn’t want to leave the table.

A local club invites the public to have a haunting good time

October 25, 2021 1:57 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

In the Desert Southwest, the car scene is anything but. While many enjoy working under a hood, they also enjoy helping their neighborhoods.

Yuma Police Department to participate in Fry’s Fuel of Dreams event

October 25, 2021 3:14 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Yuma Police Department has announced that they will participate in Fry’s Fuel of Dreams Event on Thursday, October 28.

Yuma’s favorite pumpkin patch is open for business

October 22, 2021 4:02 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – It’s become one of the Desert Southwest’s most anticipated family events. And, each year the Yuma’s Champion Church aims to please both children and children at heart.

Film Festival brings awareness to Salton Sea crisis

October 22, 2021 12:47 PM Vince Ybarra

Roy Dorantes, Founder and Director of the Salton Sea Film Festival, said that he’s excited about hosting the festival in-person this year.

Imperial Market Days kicks off with ‘Fiesta de los Muertos’

October 22, 2021 7:50 AM Caleb J. Fernández

The City of Imperial welcomes Valley residents to the return of Imperial Market Days with their first event of the season: “Fiesta de los Muertos.”

Yuma’s Harley Owners Group hosts its annual Breast Cancer Motorcycle Run

October 21, 2021 11:10 AM Joe Teposte

It’s help from an unlikely place, but, members of the motorcycle club Harley Owners Group enjoy proving people wrong. At first glance members can seem intimidating, riding in on their steel horses, wearing dark glasses and leather vests.

AWC celebrates Oktoberfest in its own unique way

October 20, 2021 2:57 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA< KECY) – Celebrated throughout the world for more than two centuries Oktoberfest started in the early 1800s. The celebration is known for its music, its food and of course its beer.

Pills can be deadly in the wrong hands

October 19, 2021 1:43 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

For millions of Americans pharmascutical medications mean the difference between life and death. But, it’s important that their kept out of the reach of others and disposed of properly.

Vietnam Memorial Wall to come to El Centro

October 19, 2021 4:12 PM Lisa Sturgis

A beloved monument to the lives lost in Washington, D.C. will make its way to the Imperial Valley next month.

‘It’s a thankless job,’ says local rally organizer Lauren Heitzman when speaking about Border Patrol

October 18, 2021 4:24 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

It was a picturesque scene just outside the U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector headquarters.

Annual Heart of Yuma award recognizes those who seek to enrich the lives of those around them

October 19, 2021 1:26 PM Joe Teposte

For more than two decades, the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma (ACF) has held its annual Heart of Yuma award presentation. This year, the nonprofit celebrates the 22nd year of its special community award.

The local Goodwill Store has scary deals

October 18, 2021 4:22 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Whether you’re looking for an average costume or looking for that wow factor, Goodwill may just have what you’re looking for.

Southwest High School prepares for Halloween

October 16, 2021 9:55 AM Wiley Jawhary

With Halloween right around the corner, schools across the Imperial Valley are starting to get spooky.

City of El Centro announces 1st Annual Trunk or Treat

October 15, 2021 12:41 PM Caleb J. Fernández

The City of El Centro announces its first-ever “Trunk or Treat” Friday to be held at Stark Field (830 S 4th St).

Yuma Catholic Community Services sells out its ‘Toast to Hope’ fundraiser

October 14, 2021 4:49 PM Adam Klepp

This domestic violence awareness month we’re highlighting those in our community who work to help victims.

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