Jaguar at Oakland Zoo celebrates eighth birthday
A jaguar named Emma has just celebrated her eighth birthday, the Oakland Zoo said. Footage posted by the zoo shows Emma playing with birthday-themed…
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Housing America Corporation hosts First Back To School Giveaway
At the Del Pueblo Apartments in Somerton, children from low income families were able to receive some fresh new gear ahead of the new school…
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Lerner & Rowe host backpack giveaway in Yuma
With back to school right around the corner, a local law firm is helping boys and girls hit the books in the Yuma…
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GoFundMe created for Somerton girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma
According to the post on the GoFundMe, Adilene Duron, 15, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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YPG helped test tech for moon missions
On July 20, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time, and part of that achievement was made possible thanks to testing at the U.S. Army’s…
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Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday…
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Village in England hosts annual World Snail Racing Championships
This year’s slimy superstar was “Bilbo Sluggins,” inching his way to victory. His handler, Shell Rowe, didn’t own him. She rented the little racer…
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Drone operator from Arkansas saves dog from coyote
An Arkansas family nearly lost the beloved dog after it ran away from home and was missing for four days. Luckily, a drone operator joined the search…
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Nonprofit organization in Imperial County hosts Ride & Drive Event
The event took place at the Lions Recreation Center, located a 225 A Street in Brawley, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to…
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Shelter dog to help support troops at sea
Raider is one of the newest trainees at Shelter to Soldier and right now, he’s getting ready to head out on a very important mission: To support our…
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Local Staples store hosts Back-to-School Block Party
The Back-to-School Block Party took place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the store, located at 101 W. 16th…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley – Yuma Branch hosts annual Back-to-School Shopping event
The event took place at JCPenney Yuma at 8:30 a.m., with Metro by T-Mobile, Dutch Bros. and Raising Cane’s sponsoring the…
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Phillies mascots and fans mock CEO ‘kiss cam’ moment during game against Angels
Philadelphia Phillies poked fun at the viral CEO ‘kiss cam’ moment to the delight of the entire stadium, with their mascots recreating the moment on…
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Crossroads Mission accepting donations of school supplies
The Crossroads Mission is accepting school uniforms and supplies for more than ten children who are currently staying at the family…
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Onvida healthcare camp inspires future healthcare heroes
Local students are helping shape the future of healthcare in Yuma. 40 high school and college students are participating in Onvida Health’s weeklong…
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Support grows for Yuma teacher after mountain fall
Tony Harman, an eighth-grade teacher at Yuma Lutheran School, was hiking in Colorado when he fell nearly 100 feet down a…
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Southern pudu fawn debuts at Queens Zoo
The tiny pudu fawn was born on May 22, weighing just two pounds, according to a press release. The zoo said southern pudus are “near-threatened”…
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Thousands raised for local restaurant’s fundraiser for Texas floods
A local restaurant in Yuma, Saigon Pho, raised almost $3,000 for the flood victims in Texas. Vinny Vo, owner of Saigon Pho, says, “Lots of people in…
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Lerner & Rowe to host backpack giveaway
The giveaway will take place Wednesday, July 23 at the Yuma Fairgrounds starting at 4:00 p.m. It is first come, first…
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