City of El Centro and VFW Post 9305 to honor Vietnam Veterans this weekend
In a press release, written in English and Spanish, the ceremony is taking place Saturday at at Bucklin Park, located at 1350 S. Eighth Street at 10:00 a.m.
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Will Smith, West Philadelphia native, honored with street renamed after him
Outside Smith’s alma mater, Overbrook High School, the city paid tribute to the Oscar and Grammy winner Wednesday by renaming the area of North 59th Street “Will Smith Way.”
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City of San Luis office closed for Cesar Chavez Day
Offices at the City of San Luis, Arizona, will be closed next Monday in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
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Jersey Mike’s donating to local organizations
On Wednesday, March 26, any purchases in the sandwich restaurant will have 100% of its sales be donated to charity.
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Calexico Fire Department receives nearly $50,000 from T-Mobile
In a press release obtained by KYMA, Calexico was one in 25 rural cities to receive up to $50,000 “to support local development projects to revitalize their communities.”
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Cristina’s Closet holds grand opening for a new resource center
The center will provide job readiness classes, such as resume building, mock interviews, budgeting and more, to help prepare those ready to get back into the workforce.
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Rubber Ducky Fundraiser benefiting K-9 Ops
Sunrise anchor Valeria Rodriguez spoke with the event’s organizer to talk about the upcoming event.
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Chimpanzee rescued from drug trafficker starts new life in Brazil
Yoko, a 38-year-old chimpanzee who lived alone in captivity in Colombia, started his journey to Brazil Sunday, where he joined 50 rescued primates at a sanctuary, the Colombian Aerospace Force said.
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Pet Talk: Meet JR
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 JR is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about JR.⤵
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YPG renames building after late accomplished employee
It’s named after Larry Bracamonte, an employee of YPG for almost 40 years who passed away last August after a battle with cancer.
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More than a thousand iconic movie props up to be auctioned off
Hollywood history is up for grabs as more than a thousand iconic movie props are on the auction block, and they come with blockbuster price tags.
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Sunday marks National Puppy Day
The day was created in 2006 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige as a way to bring awareness to the number of dogs in need of permanent homes.
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Local celebrates 45+ years of service in the Yuma community
Barbara Rochester is now enjoying her retirement. She spent decades supporting Crossroads Mission, hosting numerous fundraisers, supplying pantries in churches, and helping locals struggling with homelessness and addiction.
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance and discharged from hospital
The pontiff smiled and greeted a cheering crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he’s been hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs.
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Local country music artist Bobby McClendon celebrates upcoming album
The celebration happened at the Sage & Sand Cocktail Lounge at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, where McClendon performed a sold-out show, giving fans an exclusive first listen to his new music before it is released next month.
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Locals attend 29th Annual Relay for Life event
The event started at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex and will go until 11:00 p.m.
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Yuma Military Appreciation Day honors local service members
Hosted by the Yuma Navy League Council, the event took place on Main Street in Yuma, featuring live demonstrations, informational booths, and a block party atmosphere.
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Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to Yuma in April
A local event will be held downtown for those interested in the arts.
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Calexico Fire Department to receive $45,000 grant from T-Mobile
A local fire department has been selected to receive a grant to support their station.
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Ed Sheeran surprises crowd at a Boston bar on St. Patrick’s Day
People celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish pub in Boston were in for the surprise of a lifetime when pop star Ed Sheeran came in and performed a concert.
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