Baby monkey abandoned by mother makes friends
Punch, a baby macaque who has won hearts around the world, was captured on video hugging an older monkey amid concerns he was struggling to fit in…
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Locals attend Yuma Child Burn Survivors Golf Tournament 2026
The event is to raise money to help provide essential medical care, rehabilitation and emotional support to help burn survivors and ensure they…
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ECH Yuma hosts Second Annual Heart Health Fair
The event took place at ECH Yuma, located at 2648 Araby Road, at 10 a.m. and was in honor of Heart Health…
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IV Fairgrounds make final preparations for the Mid-Winter Fair
Workers and vendors are preparing for the annual California Mid-Winter Fair, setting up rides, booths, and preparing the parking lot for large…
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February marks Heart Health Month: Doctor shares tips to protect your heart
February is officially Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the…
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YPD supporting Special Olympics with 13th annual Fuel of Dreams event
The event, held in partnership with Fry’s Food Stores, will take place February 19 and aims to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics…
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20th annual Southwest AG Summit returns to Desert Southwest
The Southwest Ag Summit is the desert southwest’s premier agriculture industry show that provides content that growers can directly apply to their…
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Abandoned baby monkey drags ‘surrogate mother stuffed toy’ in Japan
A baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo in Japan won hearts across the internet after videos of it dragging around an orangutan stuffed toy began…
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Black History Month: Yuma family salon helps change the game in the local beauty supply industry
We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month and highlight local leaders with not one but two entrepreneurs this week. A mother-daughter duo own…
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The Imperial Valley Symphony presenting Spring Serenade in March
The Imperial Valley Symphony will play the Spring Serenade at the Jimmie Cannon Theater on March 28, 2026, starting at 7…
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City of Calexico to host Easter Egg Hunt
According to the City, the event is taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Crummett…
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Second Annual Desert Trail Ride happening this weekend
The Second Annual Desert Trail Ride, taking place Saturday at the Carefree Village Resort, located at 3900 S. Avenue 8 1/2 E, brings our local heroes…
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YPD to participate in 13th Annual Fry’s Fuel of Dreams
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the Fry’s located on S. Fourth Avenue Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6…
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Pet Talk: Meet Sheri
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Sheri is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
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Lunar New Year to welcome Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year celebrations kick off Tuesday as the Year of the Horse begins. The horse is one of twelve Chinese zodiac signs, represented by…
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Monday is Presidents Day
Monday, February 16, 2026 marks George Washington’s birthday, which most people call Presidents…
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Rescue crews save swan stuck in frozen pond
Aerial footage shows a first responder in cold water rescue gear slowly walk across the frozen pond and free the…
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Kids at Hope Yuma hosts No Exceptions 2026 Concert
The event, which took place at Desert Sun Stadium at 5 p.m., included performances from local band Downtime, The Gwynn Sisters, and ended with The…
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Locals attend 16th Annual Boomer Bash Car Show
The show was presented by Nostalgia Car Club of Yuma who put a group of judges together to decide winners for nine different…
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Locals attend annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Parade
The event, which took place in the Downtown Yuma area at 9:00 a.m., is to mark the second day of the 81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur…
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