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Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch is back!

October 15, 2024 2:32 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Vanessa Gongora

Carve out a fun time at this year’s Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch taking place at the Champion Church in Yuma on South Avenue 5E near 32nd Street.

Dancing for a Dream for a girl fighting leukemia

October 15, 2024 2:18 PM Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman

The “Dancing for a Dream” charity event helps out several children in the Imperial Valley who need medical health assistance.

KYMA to host annual Halloween Costume Contest

October 15, 2024 1:00 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Scott Gross

Join us on Sunrise on Thursday, October 31 at 6:00am to show us your Halloween costume live on air.

La Gente Boxing Club hosts first amateur fight night boxing event

October 14, 2024 6:19 AM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman

Boxing clubs from across the Imperial Valley, Yuma, San Luis and Palm Springs came together to show off their best stuff and compete against other fighters.

YPD hosts 22nd Annual G.A.I.N. event

October 13, 2024 12:23 PM Zackary Moran-Norris, Dillon Fuhrman

The event is held by “police agencies statewide to join forces and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity” as October is Crime Prevention Month.

Local organizations to host Somerton Corn Festival and Car Show

October 12, 2024 3:10 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with members of Mi Vida Car Club and Somerton Education Inc. to talk about the upcoming event.

Crossroads Mission hosts the 2024 Jubilee

October 12, 2024 1:34 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Zackary Moran-Norris

The event took place at Britain Farms, located at 4330 West Riverside Drive at 5:00pm, and the theme for the Jubilee was the Roaring 20’s, which was brought back by popular demand.

Yuma Nightmares opens once again for Spooky Season

October 11, 2024 11:41 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Yuma Nightmares opens once again for spooky season after a five year break.

Local artists to be showcased in “Binational Encounter” art exhibit

October 9, 2024 5:28 PM Abraham Retana

Artists from both sides of the border are showcasing their art work in Calexico.

AWC partnering with Yuma Truck Driving School to offer certification

October 9, 2024 12:01 PM Marcos Icahuate

Two organizations have partnered to offer training for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Certification.

YFD hosts Fire Prevention Week Celebration and Employee Recognition Ceremony

October 9, 2024 11:35 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The ceremony took place at the City of Yuma Council Chambers at 6:00pm Tuesday. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls attended the ceremony to provide the Fire Prevention Week proclaimation.

Cibola High School blood drive moved to Yuma Civic Center

October 8, 2024 5:28 PM Marcos Icahuate, Scott Gross

A blood drive at Cibola High School has been moved a different location due to air conditioning issues.

Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque gets underway

October 7, 2024 10:49 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Footage filmed and posted to Instagram by Rony Carvajal shows a colorful array of balloons hovering in the air at Balloon Fiesta Park on Sunday.

San Francisco’s Fleet Week underway

October 7, 2024 6:30 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Ships arrived Sunday with a water cannon escort from the fire department, a tradition that dates back to the 1890s.

Tacos and Tunes returns to Downtown Yuma

October 5, 2024 5:25 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Zackary Moran-Norris

The festival took place in Downtown Yuma at 10:00am, and featured a variety of vendors and music, with Kumbia Queen, a Selena tribute band, serving as the headlining band.

Locals attend YumaCon 2024, voice actor from “Naruto” among featured guests

October 5, 2024 5:06 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Zackary Moran-Norris

This year’s YumaCon boasts several featured guests, which include Catero Colbert, who voices Killer Bee on “Naruto,” comic book artist Orlando Harding, and local and regional cosplayers such as Iachoku Cosplay and ThermoAZ.