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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Firefighters in Tennessee cool kids down with a fire hose
The footage was streamed live on July 22 by the Kingsport Fire Department, who said, “We’ve got the water flowing, we’ve got the kids screaming and…
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Orange juice importer in the U.S. sues Trump Administration over tariffs
A U.S. based orange juice importer says President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Brazil could push up the cost of orange juice at major U.S.…
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Band in North Texas pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
“He’s been my idol my whole life. I wanted to be him. I wanted to be like him,” said Robert “Shame” Fortier, whose childhood dream came true 17 years…
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the…
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Erik Menendez reportedly battling a ‘serious medical condition’
It comes as he and his brother, Lyle, are fighting for their freedom, with both serving life sentences for the 1989 murders of their…
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Dept. of Education pauses certain student loan forgiveness
Earlier this month, the department posted on its Student Aid website saying it halted the cancellation of student loans in income-based repayment…
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KAWC speaks on NPR funding cuts
Local radio station KAWC is located on the Arizona Western College Campus and is just one of the many public radio stations that will be affected by…
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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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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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Highlighting Bard Water District and how they help Yuma County
On Tuesday’s HomeGrown we highlight a local water district, Bard Water…
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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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Man accused of crashing into Border Patrol checkpoint in Yuma accepts plea deal
67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to one count of attempted aggravated assault during the change of plea hearing…
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Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual…
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Activists in Florida call for the immediate shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz
Florida nonprofits and medical professionals joined with families of detainees in the Everglades Tuesday, demanding the site be shut down due to the…
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AFSOC to host Emerald Warrior exercise in Yuma
The exercise is a benchmark for the AFSOC’s training schedule, as it will include advanced training scenarios for special operation…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
A statement from his family read in part, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne…
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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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Yuma Association of Realtors receives $7,500 grant to improve Marcus Pool
According to a press release, the grant, which was secured by their Community Outreach Committee, is to help “improve recreational opportunities in…
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First responders in Phoenix rescue motorcyclist trapped under a car
Dramatic bodycam video shows a group of first responders in Phoenix lifting a car off of an injured motorcyclist last…
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