New Chaplain Support Program for Yuma Fire & Police Departments
The team will be made up of volunteer chaplains who’ve received specialized training to address the unique challenges and characteristics of first…
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Yuma’s 14th annual Back-to-School Rodeo returns
The first 2,000 students to arrive who are in grades K-8 will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, paper and…
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YCT to present ‘West Side Story School Edition’ later this month
According to YCT, the performance is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theater on the following dates: Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 26 at 7:00…
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IID issues Conserve Alert for Imperial County residents
According to IID, this is in response to “dangerously high temperatures forecasted for this week,” urging customers to “voluntarily conserve energy…
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NAU Yuma’s Speech Pathology Program trains locals
Northern Arizona University (NAU) launched its Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program at the Yuma campus in 2022. It’s already drawing in local…
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Local family starts over after losing everything in house fire
The family is inviting the community to help them clean up what’s left of their home this Sunday at 8:00…
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Locals in Yuma seek to help Central Texas flood victims
Local businesses and residents are coming together to help donate to those affected by the Central Texas…
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Arizona’s Children Association gifts 100 Yuma families home library kits
Over the past months, the Yuma Arizona’s Children Association has been gathering home library supplies to deliver to 100 Yuma families to help boost…
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UFC CEO Dana White donates $10,000 to Jeff Brady’s family
UFC CEO and President Dana White has donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe for the family of Jeff Brady. Brady was well-known in the Mixed Martial Arts…
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Calipatria event to help seniors learn technological skills
Imperial Valley Business Resource Center (IVBRC) is holding the event at the Calipatria Latin American Club on July 10 at 10…
Continue Reading GoFundMe created for Yuma man who drowned while rescuing two children
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family of a Yuma man who drowned after rescuing two children over the…
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Road closure planned on Main Street in El Centro
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the closure, which starts at 9:00 p.m. Monday, is to allow crews to perform construction activities…
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San Luis rings in the Fourth with music, food, and fireworks
Thousands gathered at Joe Orduño Park in San Luis for the city’s annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration, one of its largest community events of…
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Yuma celebrates Independence Day with flag ceremony
It was a powerful and emotional morning at Yuma Armed Forced Park Friday, from the respectful retirement of a worn American flag to honoring local…
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Travis Manion Foundation hosting Back to School Backpack Giveaway
The Travis Manion Foundation and The Lab will be giving out backpacks with school supplies to students from sixth to 12th…
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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma in September
Collaborating with MCAS Yuma, YPG and other local organizations, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by…
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Fourth of July festivities hit Somerton
The City of Somerton welcomed people across the county for its annual Fourth of July celebration, one of Yuma County’s biggest summer…
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Imperial Valley voices shine at San Diego Film Awards
Filmmaker Roy Dorantes and actor Anthony De La Cruz recently represented the region at the San Diego Film…
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Crossroads Mission accepting water donations through summer
A local non-profit is accepting water and food donations to keep providing services through the…
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Imperial Valley girls participating in nationwide pageant
The 2025-2026 California Cinderella teen and woman are ready to represent Imperial County in the national Cinderella Pageant in…
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