How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the…
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City of El Centro to temporarily close Bark Park for annual maintenance
The closure, taking place Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026, is for annual…
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El Centro Public Library holds sign language story time
The presentation included story time, book giveaways, and a sign language lesson, with easy signs that children can…
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Crossroads Mission helps those in need beat the heat
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the region, making it difficult for some to keep cool. However, one local nonprofit in Yuma is helping…
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Kofa MCJROTC cadet earns first place in National Rifle Championship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) cadet Mildreth Hernandez…
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Yuma Territorial Prison turns 150 years old
In 1876, ground was broken, and the first seven inmates were asked to help construct the cells they would later be locked…
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Cocopah opens new event center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Cocopah Casino to celebrate the opening of their new event center. Local tribe council members and VIP guests…
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15 kids enjoy special back-to-school shopping spree in Yuma
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma branch, with help from community volunteers, gave each child $250 to shop for back-to-school clothes and…
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Hundreds of families get a jump start on the school year at 15th Annual Back-to-School Rodeo
Hundreds of families got a jump start on the school year at the 15th Annual Back-to-School Rodeo Saturday…
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Lerner & Rowe hold backpack giveaway event in Yuma
The non-profit event aims to help local families in need of school supplies before heading back to…
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Yuma Senior Living resident celebrates 100th birthday
Family, friends and fellow residents gathered at Yuma Senior Living Friday to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Dottie Vaughn turned…
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15 Yuma kids to get special back-to-school shopping trip
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Yuma branch, along with the help of community volunteers, will provide each child with $250 for clothes and…
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Yuma School District One students celebrate STEM learning during Fourth Annual STEMKAMP
Yuma School District One students wrapped up a week of hands-on learning Friday during STEMKAMP Family Day at Ron Watson Middle…
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Heroes on the Turf happening this month
The game is taking place Friday, July 24, 2026 at Yuma Catholic High School at 7:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 6:30…
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Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway happening this weekend
Lerner & Rowe Law Firm is giving away 1,000 backpacks at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Saturday at 2 p.m. Besides the school supplies, families can…
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Avenir Somerton Branch holds ribbon-cutting ceremony of remodeled building
The Avenir Somerton Branch held a ribbon-cutting of its remodeled building Thursday morning. Avenir has served the community since 1942, and is the…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive happening this month
News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the Summer Live Savers Blood Drive, happening Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1,…
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9 to 5, JR happening this month
The musical is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30…
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GoFundMes created to help two Yuma families after fire destroys their homes
A couple of GoFundMes were created to help two Yuma families after a fire destroyed their…
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IVC president accepts job at Mira-Costa College in San Diego
Dr. Lennor M. Johnson, Superintendent and President of IVC, has accepted the same role at Mira-Costa College in San…
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