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Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Wednesday

November 14, 2023 2:47 PM Abraham Retana, Vanessa Gongora

A local law firm will be giving away free Thanksgiving food on Wednesday, November 15 in Yuma.

YPD to hold 2024 Citizens Police Academy

November 14, 2023 11:24 AM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, the 12 week long program is designed to educate Yuma citizens about the daily operations of YPD and will give applicants “an opportunity to see how the police department works and get some ‘hands on’ instruction on topics relating to police work.”

City of Somerton host its annual Corn Fest

November 11, 2023 5:04 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Mi Vida Car Club is also participating in the festival, showcasing an array of cars from across the state of Arizona. The festival will go until midnight.

Day two of 33rd Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon Fest

November 11, 2023 3:03 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte, Zackary Moran-Norris

The event, hosted by Caballeros de Yuma, started at 6:00am in West Wetlands Park, where there was music, a flag ceremony, and a balloon launch.

American Legion and VFWs of Yuma hold 4th Avenue Veterans Day Parade

November 11, 2023 11:05 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

The parade route started just south of 4th Avenue and 16th Street, and ended at the American Legion Post 19 on Virginia Drive and 26th Street, where there was a remembrance ceremony.

Yuma County Art Alliance hosts art walk

November 10, 2023 9:54 PM Eduardo Morales

The Yuma County Art Alliance hosted the North End Art Walk Friday night.

Cattle Call Rodeo occurring the Imperial Valley this weekend

November 10, 2023 6:04 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

Starting Friday, November 10 and going until Sunday, November 12, residents will see cowboys and cowgirls compete in six different Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events.

Veterans Day events occurring in Yuma and Imperial Counties

November 10, 2023 2:42 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

Military Veterans across the Yuma and Imperial Counties will be celebrating their day on Saturday.

El Centro city leaders hosted annual State of the City

November 10, 2023 12:53 PM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman

The event showcased the work leaders have done; projects the city has completed as well as future projects.

Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event

November 10, 2023 11:57 AM Dillon Fuhrman

“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the contribution of Native people,” said Arturo Magaña, AWC Academic and Career Advisor.

Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival occurring this weekend

November 10, 2023 11:34 AM Valeria Rodriguez

This is the 33rd year that they hold this event and the chairman of the Balloon Festival says that this is a great event for families to come out and for community unity.

Humane Society of Yuma to host adoption event this weekend

November 10, 2023 11:06 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

In a press release, HSOY will also introduce a dog named Scooby who has been at the shelter for 267 days. This is in the hopes that Scooby will be adopted after they say he was overlooked due to his large size and “less than desirable kennel behavior.”

City of San Luis to host two holiday events this season

November 9, 2023 4:51 PM Faith Rodriquez

The City of San Luis invites the community to their holiday events this upcoming season.

Brawley’s Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Mariachi Night

November 9, 2023 11:44 AM Jailene Aguilera

The most anticipated night counting down to the main rodeo event, Mariachi night is yet again another successful event of the town.

Balloon festival happening this weekend in Yuma

November 9, 2023 2:45 PM Abraham Retana, Vanessa Gongora

The Yuma skies are getting ready for a party this weekend thanks to the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival.

Gadsden Elementary School District invited to 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade

November 9, 2023 3:52 PM Abraham Retana, Vanessa Gongora

The Gadsden Elementary School District Marching Band and the Norteño band received an invitation from the former Lord of Westminister to be part of the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade.