Local collectors and card game fans attend Yuma Card and Collectibles Show
The event took place at the Yuma Civic Center at noon and was free and open to the public. Dozens of vendors were on-hand featuring everything from…
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13 contestants participate in Adam Sandler look-alike contest
An Adam Sandler contest Friday afternoon in Manhattan drew more than a dozen contestants. They donned their favorite Sandler looks, from his roles in…
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Comic-Con day two brings more energy, more costumes, more fun
Cosplayers filled the halls, panels were in full swing, and exclusive merchandise was flying off the shelves. Whether fans came for superheroes,…
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Lerner & Rowe give back to the Yuma community with backpack giveaway
Lerner & Rowe started by presenting a $5,000 check to the Yuma Community Food Bank, which will support local food…
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Comic-Con 2025 kicks off in San Diego
There were long lines Thursday morning as eager fans waited to get into Comic-Con. Thousands of people for all over the world attended the first day…
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Coldplay kiss cam moment mocked by Missouri baseball team mascot
Footage published by the team’s opponents, the Savannah Bananas, on July 18 showed the Party Animals mascot “Pharty” pretending to be caught on…
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Local radio station earn awards for border life stories
KAWC received a journalism award from the Public Media Journalists Association for episodes from their program Arizona…
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Vitalant Hosts Summer Blood Drives to combat seasonal shortage in Yuma
As summer temperatures soar across Arizona, the state’s largest nonprofit blood provider is sounding the alarm on a seasonal blood shortage, and…
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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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