November 25 marks the start of the Thanksgiving travel period
AAA projects almost 82 million people will venture at least 50 miles from home. That would beat last year’s…
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Crossroads Mission Annual Christmas
The Christmas Ball is December 6 at the Civic Center. The doors open at 5:30 and serving begins at 6:00…
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El Centro volunteers send care packages to troopers
In this week’s Military Matters report, a group of dedicated volunteers in El Centro are supporting our troops this holiday…
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Avenir Financial donates 125,000 meals to the Yuma Community Food Bank
Just three days away from Thanksgiving, Avenir Financial donated 125,000 meals to the Yuma Community Food…
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Christmas at the Crossing happening next month
The two-day event is taking place at the Colorado River State Historic Park, located at 201 N. Fourth Avenue, from Friday, December 19 to Saturday,…
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California Highway Patrol hosting toy drive for the holidays
You can donate an unwrapped toy by mailing or dropping it off at El Centro CHP (2331 Highway 86, El Centro, CA…
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Yuma Catholic to host annual Rachel Determan Memorial Rib Cook-Off
The annual event is taking place at the school Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00…
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Yuma Farmers Market to host Homemade Country Christmas Dinner and Dance
The event is taking place at Elks Lodge, located at 1917 W. 32nd Street, Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00…
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The event is taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, located as 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive, Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00…
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The Smithsonian National Zoo announces first elephant birth in 25 years
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is expecting a new addition soon as one of the zoo’s elephants, Nhi Linh, is expected to give birth…
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Times Square unveils new crystal ball ahead of 2026 NYE Celebration
Organizers unveiled a new crystal ball Monday, only the ninth iteration since the holiday tradition began in 1907. It debuted during a special…
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Original first edition Superman comic sold for over $9 million
The auction house says the comic book was found last year by three brothers cleaning out the attic of their late mother’s California…
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Local artists participate in Yuma North End Art Walk
The Yuma North End Art Walk took place in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with the walk starting at Cafecito and ending at…
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Walmart presents $2,500 check to Salvation Army
Walmart presented the Salvation Army with a check for the Yuma community to help provide food for families during the holiday…
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NASA astronaut posts video of northern lights from space
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman posted a video of the northern lights that could be seen from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) last…
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Locals showcase trucks during Second Annual C10 to Yuma Truck Fest
The event took place on Main Street in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the drive-in time taking place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00…
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Local business in Yuma celebrates 48 years
According to the store’s website, the Peanut Patch opened its doors in 1977 after Gerry and Franny Didier turned their love of peanut farming into a…
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Small business in Yuma holds grand opening ceremony
Yuma Ship N More offers services including passport photos, private mailbox rentals, and acting as a UPS drop-off…
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Financial expert on how to have a fancy yet budget-friendly Thanksgiving
Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner can be fun and stressful, especially if money’s tight, but a financial expert is offering advice for keeping costs down…
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Indoor kids’ playground being built in Imperial Valley Mall
Candeeland is expected to open in late spring/early summer of 2026. It’ll feature child-friendly sections with climbable structures, as well as party…
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