Local agencies host National Take Back Day
The event was for people who wanted to get rid of unwanted or expired prescription medication in a safe…
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Firefighter in Indiana rescues cat stuck in a tree
A firefighter rescued a cat who was stuck high up in a tree in Carmel, Indiana, Friday, according to the Carmel Fire…
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Floating Easter Egg Hunt in El Centro postponed for next weekend
The City of El Centro says the Floating Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The City says this was due to the high…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Little meerkat siblings wrestle at Oakland Zoo
Footage captured by an animal care keeper shows an adorable moment between meerkat siblings at Oakland…
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‘Celebrate the Child’ brings fun and awareness to Yuma community
The event, hosted by The Healing Journey Behavioral Health in partnership with Crossroads Mission Yuma, combined food, games, music, and education,…
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New autism-friendly gym coming to El Centro
Instead of regular gym workouts, this space offers fun, guided activities that help with things like coordination, confidence, and letting go of…
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Mammogram screening to be offered in Yuma on April 30
Arizona Complete Health, AZ Cares, and Assured Imaging will have the screening event on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 5…
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Yuma celebrates Arbor Day with community tree planting
With shovels in hand and sunshine overhead, residents gathered at Joe Henry Memorial Park Thursday morning to celebrate Arbor Day with a special…
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A strike for inclusion: George’s Kids champions have neurodiverse fun
Laughter, pizza, and the sound of bowling pins filled the air at PlayZone on Thursday as dozens of families gathered for the third annual George’s…
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Kidisthenics to host grand opening for indoor gym in El Centro
Partnering with the Imperial Valley chamber of Commerce, the event will be on Wednesday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1605 Scott Ave., Suite 500, El…
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The Healing Journey and Crossroads Mission to host child abuse prevention event
The Healing Journey and Crossroads Mission are hosting their Celebrate the Child Abuse Prevention Fair taking place Friday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.…
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Inclusive job fair in El Centro connects people with disabilities to job opportunities
A free job fair in El Centro turned the spotlight on accessibility and opportunity Wednesday morning, connecting dozens of local job seekers with…
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YumaCats to award over $40,000 in scholarships at free community event
The YumaCats will host their annual scholarship awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at Gowan Company in downtown Yuma, and the public is…
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AWC students showcase their creativity during two annual events
The events took place on April 16, where students on the Yuma and San Luis campuses not only celebrated their creativity and hard work, but were also…
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Disney World unveils new perk for 2026
Disney World has unveiled a new perk that will be available next year: a chance for kids to eat for…
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First video uploaded to YouTube 20 years ago
Titled “Me at the Zoo,” the 19-second clip features YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim in front of an elephant exhibit. He was 25-years-old at the…
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Race car driver raises money to help California animal shelter affected by wildfires
Colton Herta is helping animals impacted by this year’s wildfires near his hometown in Southern California. Herta’s hoping to raise $5,000 to help…
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Michigan library unveils portrait to honor late sculptor
The City of Benton Harbor honored the life of the late world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt Tuesday…
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Two baby elephants seen for the first time at Kansas zoo
An overdose of cuteness at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas as two baby elephants, born this month, were let loose outside for the first…
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San Luis celebrates Earth Day with community tree planting
In honor of Earth Day, the City of San Luis hosted a community tree planting event Tuesday morning at Los Olivos…
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