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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Local artists across Yuma County got the chance to showcase their art to the public over the weekend.

The Yuma North End Art Walk took place in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with the walk starting at Cafecito and ending at Lute’s Casino.

During the walk, Yuma residents met with artists and learned about their work. They also purchased some of their artwork as well.

Morgan Laguna, one of the organizers, shared how the event benefits artists.

“This is a great event for artists in Yuma because the event is free…It’s just great exposure, especially if you’re a newer artist that has had a lot of opportunity to be in an event like this so that’s why we try to keep it free for everybody to participate,” Laguna explained.

If any artist wants to participate in next year’s Art Walk, contact northend.az@gmail.com.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local business in Yuma joined in on Pink Friday over the weekend.

Pink Friday is a nationwide movement championing small and women-owned businesses before the start of Black Friday.

Dandy Home & Ranch, one of Yuma’s boutiques, joined in on the celebration with sales and discounts throughout the weekend.

They also shouted out other women-owned businesses like Miss Juliane Marie’s Bakery and Kofa Baking Co.

“We are so honored to be here and just to share with the Yuma community about Dandy and our Pink Friday, Pink Saturday weekend,” said Stephanie Harken with Dandy Home & Ranch.

The event kicked off Friday and lasted until Saturday evening.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Walmart presented the Salvation Army with a check for the Yuma community to help provide food for families during the holiday season.

The check, presented at the Walmart located on S. Pacific Avenue Saturday, total was $2,500 to help support families in need.

Salvation Army is also taking donations for their Angel Tree Program, which is an opportunity for Yuma youth to receive Christmas presents.

Lt. Jonathan Herzog with the Salvation Army shared how people can donate.

“if you want to help a Yuma youth, you can do so by going into a Walmart store and picking up one of these tags. There’s instructions on here about what that kid is hoping for and there’s also all these drop-off locations, like Walmart stores or any of the fire stations across the entire county,” Lt. Herzog explained.

If you would like to donate or volunteer, click here.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The City of Yuma experienced fog Sunday, November 23.

See below for video of the fog.

If anyone has any fog video they would like to share, click here.

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Yuma isn’t used to this much rain, and while it’s a blessing to some, it’s a headache for others.

The rain was consistent throughout the day, not too heavy, but just enough to leave you dripping wet after a few minutes outside.

Some locals absolutely loved the rain, while others were concerned about what it could do to the art and to areas likely to flood.

“Being born and raised here, you know, rain is pretty rare. And, you know, especially getting to travel now that I’m older and experiencing other places have, you know, rain and seasons, being able to have that here just…super refreshing,” said Camille Castro, a Yuma resident.

“Yesterday, it was constant, all day, now it’s constant again, it’s like, ‘What? What’s going on?’ It’s a little worrying due to the climate of like, climate change and stuff,” said Jojo Copp, another Yuma resident.

While the rain was steady throughout the day, it has since cleared up, but officials urged drivers to stay safe and watch out for slick roads.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County got the chance to show off their trucks during the Second Annual C10 to Yuma Truck Fest Saturday.

The event took place on Main Street in Downtown Yuma from 10:00 a.m., with the drive-in time taking place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Martin Ramos, the organizer of the event, says the funds from Saturday’s event will go towards the Yuma Aztecs 12U baseball team.

“My biggest goal is to try and promote, you know, kids off the street…keep kids in sports, so if I can help in any way for them to keep playing sports, and help in a certain way, that’s our future here in Yuma, so why not help out the kids,” Ramos spoke.

The event lasted until 5:00 p.m.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A new small business has joined the Yuma community Saturday.

Yuma Ship N More held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony in cooperation with Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

Yuma Ship N More, located at 2411 S. Fourth Avenue, offers services including passport photos, private mailbox rentals, and acting as a UPS drop-off point.

Owners Michelle and Eric De La Torre have been working on opening up this store for close to a year.

“We are sure that the Yuma community is going to support us, and we’re just ready to offer services and offer the best customer service possible to the Yuma community. We’re ready to give back,” Michelle expressed.

With the grand opening, AWC’S SBDC also reminds everyone to shop local and support small businesses.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local business in Yuma celebrated 48 years Saturday.

According to the store’s website, the Peanut Patch opened its doors in 1977 after Gerry and Franny Didier turned their love of peanut farming into a small shop.

However, after Gerry’s passing in 1990, the store underwent different ownership until the George family became permanent owners since 1997, the website said.

Donna George shared why the store remains a landmark in Yuma County.

“We’re an attraction…People have to want to come here to come here. We are a family home-type business. You know, we like it if our customers feel like they’re at home when they walk through the door,” she explained.

During Saturday’s anniversary event, which took place at the store from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there were two authors holding a book signing for their books respectively, a display of World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War memorabilia, and tamales were handed out to attendees.

George says they will hold another anniversary celebration next Saturday.

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Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Lerner and Rowe distributed one thousand free Thanksgiving meal kits to Yuma-area residents during a community event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.

The kits included traditional holiday staples such as vegetables, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. In addition to the meal kits, the organization provided grocery store gift cards so families could purchase their preferred main course.

“We’re trying to make sure that all these people that are here today are able to have that loving, wonderful, supportive Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones and friends and family,” said Kevin Rowe, founder of Lerner and Rowe.

He added that the gift cards were intended to offer families the freedom to choose what best suited their holiday meal.

“If you want turkey, fantastic…get a turkey,” he said. “If you want ham, chateaubriand, any type of steak…everybody’s different, but now we give it so you have your choice.”

The event came at a meaningful moment for many in the community. Local resident Renee Gerra expressed gratitude for the assistance, noting that many families are struggling.

“A lot of families are without a job without this kind of help, so it really means a lot to me, and I am very thankful and grateful,” she said.

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A pizza chain is offering free food

The love kitchen will be held at the Salvation Army on December 12 and Crossroads Mission on December 13.

Little Caesars is providing free meals to locals in their time of need.

Local organizations are helping with provisions as food is given out.

The Salvation Army kitchen will be open from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the kitchen at Crossroads Mission will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salvation Army is located 445 S. 4th Avenue and Crossroads Mission is on 944 S. Arizona Avenue.

A Love Kitchen is also planned for El Centro on December 11.

More information about the Little Caesars Love Kitchen can be found here.

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