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HSOY offers free microchipping in time for Christmas

December 22, 2021 4:26 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) says it saw a huge increase in the number of stray animals that came into its shelter in 2021. Now it’s taking…

35th Annual Foothills Christmas Parade Of Lights holds grand finale on Sunday night

December 19, 2021 7:26 PM Luis Lopez

A timeless Christmas tradition in the Foothills held it’s grand finale on Sunday night. The Foothills Christmas Parade of lights made its return on…

Somerton Tamale Festival returns for first time in over two years

December 18, 2021 5:05 PM Luis Lopez

One of Yuma County’s biggest events made its return today. The Somerton Tamale Festival kicked off at 11:00 a.m Saturday.…

It’s the origin story of the world’s most favorite holiday

December 16, 2021 1:28 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

For many families in the Desert Southwest witnessing the Champion Church’s production of ‘Jesus is Born’ has become a holiday tradition.…

The Snyder Family instills the spirit of giving this Christmas

December 16, 2021 1:19 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

For one South County family the meaning of Christmas is togetherness. But, the Snyder family takes it one step further and adopts everyone during…

Yuma man goes for third straight tamale eating championship

December 15, 2021 5:19 PM Luis Lopez

For most people one or two tamales is more than enough to eat. However, for Francisco Osuna, that’s light…

Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade held for first time since COVID-19 pandemic

December 11, 2021 9:47 PM Luis Lopez

The Yuma community came together Saturday night for one of its main Christmas celebrations. The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade was held…

Handbell choir rings in Christmas season with annual performance

December 11, 2021 5:16 PM Luis Lopez

As Christmas events continue throughout the Desert Southwest, one group is kicking off the season with a decades old…

Holocaust exhibit opens at the Yuma County Main Library

December 9, 2021 7:46 PM Adam Klepp

The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit is on display now at the Yuma County Main…

City of Imperial excited for Parade of Lights

December 8, 2021 1:18 PM Wiley Jawhary, Adonis Albright

The City of Imperial is getting ready for its 18th annual parade of lights Christmas celebration.…

Local bikers say “don’t judge a book by its cover”

December 7, 2021 5:41 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

It’s a stigma that stains everyone that wears a club patch and rides a motorcycle. Some time ago criminal biker gangs were always in the news…

One of the Desert Southwest’s most anticipated parades has the green light (among other colors)

December 6, 2021 2:52 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

It’s hard to imagine that not long ago the Dorothy Young Parade was nothing more than a few high school bands and some decorated utility trucks. Fast…