Somerton High School to host the Great Fall Stampede
The Great Fall Stampede will be on November 6 at Somerton High School (1093 Jefferson St.), from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Lerner & Rowe to host Thanksgiving meal giveaway in Yuma
Families can pick up a free meal on Thursday, November 20 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, starting at 4 p.m.
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Arizona Western College premieres ‘Eurydice’
The play is a retelling of the classic tale of Orpheus (played by Dylan Potratz) as told from the perspective of the female lead of the story, Eurydice (played by Brianna Coronado), and takes place in the 1950s.
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‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved musical comedy horror came alive once again, this time with a shadow cast, where every outrageous moment on screen was mirrored by live performers in front of it.
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Exceptional Community Hospital hosts Trunk-or-Treat event
It featured cars decorated for Halloween to give out candy to children and many different companies supporting the event.
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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant.
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Local organizations in Calexico to hold Trio Mictlán Chamber Music Concert
According to the City of Calexico, the concert is taking place Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at 421 Heffernan Avenue.
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October 29 is National Cat Day
Cats are known for their independent streak, but will often snuggle in your lap. About 49 million U.S. households own a cat and ownership is trending up.
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Otters at the Oregon Zoo sink jack-o’-lanterns into baskets
The zoo in Portland posted the video to X showing a trio of energetic sea otters demonstrating their skills dunking jack-o’-lanterns into hoops in their habitat.
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Houston Zoo celebrates Dia de los Muertos and debuts rare baby okapi
In a press release, the Texas zoo said that it is “honoring life and legacy” with a double celebration, which will take place over the weekend.
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Wheezy’s Restaurant and What’s Up Yuma team up to create ‘Feed the Forgotten’ program
A local restaurant and radio show have partnered to create a program that aims to support families affected by the government shutdown.
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Yuma officers watching for impaired drivers on Halloween
YPD will have more officers on the streets Friday and Saturday looking for impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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TODAY Show presents first look at 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
A 75-foot Norway Spruce has been selected as the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. NBC’s TODAY Show presented a first look at the lucky tree, which is being donated by the Russ family of East Greenbush, New York.
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Study shows longer walks may be key to healthy heart
Longer walks may be the key to a heathy heart. A new study showed a lower risk of heart disease in adults who walk in spans of 15 minutes or longer per day.
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Bubba’s 33 in Yuma to honor Veterans with a free meal for Veteran’s Day
This is taking place at the Yuma location, 1632 S. Fourth Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11.
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Study says music can lower risk of dementia
Researchers at Monash University have found that people who listen to music regularly have lower rates of cognitive decline, and a reduced risk of dementia.
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Car wash in Southern California transforms into haunted house for Halloween
The Haunted Car Wash in Anaheim is actually a car wash that transforms into a haunted house for the season.
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YPD to host Coffee with a Cop at Mostly Muffins
Taking place at Mostly Muffins from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, YPD says the event provides an opportunity for the Yuma community to ask one-on-one questions and learn more about their work in the community.
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Pet Talk: Meet Mable
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Mable is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Mable.⤵
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People to spend more on Halloween due to tariffs
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a record $13 billion this year on Halloween. About a $114 per person. The prices on candy are downright scary.
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