More local reaction to Pope Francis’ passing and the future of the Catholic Church
Locals across Yuma County are sharing more of their reaction to the passing of Pope…
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Artist raises funds for LA wildfire victims
California printmaker Lily Arnold is showing what it means to love your neighbor. The artist who was affected by the state’s recent wildfires is…
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City of El Centro to host Ice Cream Social next month
The Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main is returning on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Downtown Town…
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City of El Centro to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new park
The ceremony is taking place, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 1010 Fieldview…
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A citrus farm in Yuma continues to support local charities through monthly raffles
The Lemon Grove’s Duck Drop Raffle will support the Yuma Child Burn Survivors Foundation this…
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Military Matters: Honoring the life of fallen Yuma trooper
In Monday’s Military Matters, we honor the life and legacy of a Yuma Veteran who passed away while serving our…
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Decades of love & saving lives: Local couple survives heart attack and stroke saving each other’s lives
Dirk and Sharon Anderson have been happily married for 45 years. But their love story isn’t just about romance. It’s about saving each other’s lives.…
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YPD and DEA team up to host National Take Back Day
Yuma residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription medication this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YPD headquarters on South…
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Yuma County residents react to Pope Francis’ passing
In an Instagram post, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls wrote, “Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his…
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Local church hosts Easter sunrise services
These all-day services provide a space for those who celebrate Easter for reflection, joy and…
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Local organizations host First Autism Awareness Poker Run this weekend
Yuma BikeLife and Citadels M.C. Prison Hill Chapter say this was the first time they teamed up “to not only raise awareness, but also generate funds…
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Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts takes place in Yuma
The event featured over 50 booths, many of them providing fun, hands-on activities for children to partake in.…
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A Yuma farmer’s market puts on Easter egg hunt
While parent’s browsed through goods, 27 Easter baskets were hidden within each booth, giving both parents and children and reason to check out some…
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Calexico families rally for safer parks
The rally, which took place before the City Council meeting, was sparked by concerns that many parks in Calexico are unsafe and…
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Make-a-Wish grants a local teen’s Can-Am wish
Yuma local Rico Montemayor was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 13-years-old. Montemayor wished for a four-door Can-Am that would give him…
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Hundreds of El Centro residents attend annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Children between the ages of two- and 14-years-old searched for more than 11,000 eggs during the…
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Two local artists to share filmmaking insights during Brawley Career Day
Roy Dorantes, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, and Anthony De La Cruz, an actor, will team up to “inspire and educate attendees” during the Brawley…
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Tips to avoid tax scams this tax season
“Tax scams are big right now because the deadline is here to file you taxes and scammers know that people may be panicking and try to take advantage…
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“It’s a LEGO World” exhibit gives children in Calexico a chance to showcase their creativity
From colorful sculptures to imaginative LEGO creations, these pieces are part of the city’s special celebration, showcasing over 70 local…
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Yuma family picks up the pieces after fire destroys their home and claims the life of a family pet
The GoFundMe’s organizer said the house was deemed a total loss and the fire left his brothers and their roommates “without anything, including the…
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