Crossroads Mission to host It’s a Christmas Ball 2025
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 p.m.
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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 this winter.
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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 ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, marking its inaugural ascent up the 139-foot pole atop One Times Square.
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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 home.
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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 Lute’s Casino.
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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 season.
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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 week.
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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 a.m.
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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 small shop.
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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 point.
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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 while still making the holiday special.
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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 rooms.
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Brawley families receive Thanksgiving help amid rising need
A Brawley non-profit stepped in Wednesday to help families who might otherwise struggle to afford a Thanksgiving meal.
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Lerner and Rowe donate to the Yuma Community Food Bank
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys have donated to the local Yuma Community Food Bank.
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Yuma School District One schools receives letter grades from the AZSBE
According to a press release, AZSBE releases an annual report to measure schools across the state on student proficiency, academic growth and other key factors, and assigns an A-F letter grade “as part of its accountability program.”
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Illinois governor meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome
The governor was accompanied by his wife, MK, and his Chief of Staff Anne Caprara, and reportedly brought a number of gifts for Pope Leo, including beer.
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GameStop to host ‘Trade Anything Day’
GameStop is hosting a “Trade Anything Day,” where people can literally bring in just about anything to trade for a voucher. The “Trade Anything Day” is scheduled for December 6.
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Harlem holds annual Holiday Lights Celebration Parade
According to the organizers, this year’s Harlem Holiday Lights parade “celebrates Culture, Community, Connections, honoring Harlem’s generational legacy and vibrant future.”
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‘Golden Girls’ pop-up restaurant opens in San Diego
The restaurant, called the Golden Girls Christmas Experience, opens Wednesday in Little Italy along Pacific Highway, and will go until January 11.
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Yuma community supports Special Olympics
The Yuma community came together this morning for the Ninth annual “Breakfast with Champions” to raise money for local Special Olympics athletes.
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