Organ donation in Arizona sets records
More than 1,000 lives were saved by Arizona organ donors last year, according to Donor Network of Arizona, the state’s organ procurement organization.
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Fisher’s Landing Rib Cook-off happening this weekend
Fisher’s Landing Resort is having its Eighth Annual Rib Cook-Off, which is taking place at Martinez Lake Saturday, February 28, 2026 from noon to 5 p.m.
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Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport finds new home
A dog has found its new forever home just weeks after it was abandoned at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) recently releasing footage of his adoption.
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Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief, Albert Newton.
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YRAK to host Huge Biannual Yard Sale
The yard sale is taking place on February 25 through March 1, and on March 5 through March 7, at 13472 E. 53rd Street from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Krispy Kreme teams up with Oreo for new limited time doughnut collection
Starting Tuesday, customers will be able to purchase the Krispy Kreme and Oreo cookie collection.
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AWC to hold Sixth Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference
According to a press release, the conference, taking place at the Yuma Campus from March 2 to March 5, will “feature a series of transfer-focused activities to support and prepare students and alumni for a successful transition to the university of their choice.”
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Veterans and first responders hit Yuma desert for annual off-roading event
The event, organized by Johnny Torres Jr., offers participants a day of adventure, connection, and camaraderie while navigating the desert trails.
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Pet Talk: Meet Forest
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Forest is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Forest.⤵
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Paranormal Cirque returns to Yuma
Paranormal Cirque will be at Arizona Market Place (3351 S. Avenue 4E) from February 27 to March 1.
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Baby monkey abandoned by mother makes friends
Punch, a baby macaque who has won hearts around the world, was captured on video hugging an older monkey amid concerns he was struggling to fit in with the wider monkey population at a zoo in Japan.
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Locals attend Yuma Child Burn Survivors Golf Tournament 2026
The event is to raise money to help provide essential medical care, rehabilitation and emotional support to help burn survivors and ensure they receive the treatment and resources needed for their recovery.
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ECH Yuma hosts Second Annual Heart Health Fair
The event took place at ECH Yuma, located at 2648 Araby Road, at 10 a.m. and was in honor of Heart Health Month.
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IV Fairgrounds make final preparations for the Mid-Winter Fair
Workers and vendors are preparing for the annual California Mid-Winter Fair, setting up rides, booths, and preparing the parking lot for large crowds, and adding the finishing touches.
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February marks Heart Health Month: Doctor shares tips to protect your heart
February is officially Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide.
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes across the region.
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20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their job.
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Abandoned baby monkey drags ‘surrogate mother stuffed toy’ in Japan
A baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo in Japan won hearts across the internet after videos of it dragging around an orangutan stuffed toy began surfacing in early February.
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own a local salon and are changing the game in the beauty supply industry.
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The Imperial Valley Symphony presenting Spring Serenade in March
The Imperial Valley Symphony will play the Spring Serenade at the Jimmie Cannon Theater on March 28, 2026, starting at 7 p.m.
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