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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Fort Yuma Rotary hosted their annual Penitentiary Pint Fest Saturday evening.

The event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., brought several different breweries across Desert Southwest.

There was also live music from bands like Big Boss Band and food provided by Taco El Gando.

Sal Martinez, the Brand Manager for Romer Beverage, shared how Pint Fest benefits Yuma County.

“So we’re not just promoting beers. We’re also raising money for building playgrounds, so…that’s what [Fort Yuma Rotary] put on the show and that’s this is their biggest fundraiser of the year and they build a lot of playgrounds around the county,” Martinez explained.

Attendees must have been 21 and up to attend and IDs were required, and all proceeds from the event went to Fort Yuma Rotary.

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Karina Bazarte

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a budget amendment for their re-powering project.

During the regular meeting, the IID approved more than $2 million to upgrade their re-powering project which will replace the unit four boiler and steam turbine.

IID says the unit four boiler and steam turbine has been operating since 1968 at the El Centro generating station.

“What it helps us do is it adds more energy to our portfolio, so what we see behind us here, in unit four, is a generator that produce a 74 MW. When this project is done will increase it to 113 alone, so that’s a big step…That’s 39 MW and just to put that in perspective 1 MW serves about 1000 customers 1,000 homes,” said Robert Schettler with IID.

IID says although it is a large cost the focus is investing in the valley and not buying power on the market.

The project is expected to be finished in three years.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating a crash which left four people injured.

According to a press release, the crash happened Saturday at around 5:45 p.m. in the area of W. 20th Street and S. Avenue C, near Cibola High School.

YPD says a 53-year-old woman was driving a 2011 Scion XD southbound on S. Avenue C, and was “making a left-hand turn onto W. 20th Street” when she crashed into a 2024 Ford F-250 “traveling northbound on Avenue C.”

The driver of the Scion and her passenger, a 14-year-old girl, were taken to Onvida Health for non-life-threatening injuries. However, the girl was later taken to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for her injuries, according to YPD.

Meanwhile, YPD says the driver, a 34-year-old man, and passenger, a 31-year-old woman, of the Ford suffered minor injuries, and “were treated and released” by the Yuma Fire Department while on scene.

While alcohol and speed did not factor in the crash, the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A tree lighting ceremony was held at the Yuma Palms Regional Center early Saturday afternoon.

The event had a trackless train, face painting, local high school band performances, music, and even Santa Claus himself made an appearance.

The tree lighting ceremony is sponsored by Arizona’s Children Association, Toys for Tots and Silver Spur Rodeo Inc. 

Dave Brudy, CEO of DRB Group LLC with the Yuma Palms Regional Center, shared about why this event is important for the community.

“We support the community, and the community is what keeps retail alive and vibrant, so we feel it’s a way to give back and at the same time, the community gets to enjoy something free of charge for everybody,” Brudy explained.

The ceremony lasted until about 6:30 p.m, and organizers say the annual Winter Festival is a great way to give back to the community.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A local organization is having a sale to support locals.

The Humane of Society of Yuma Thrift Store will have their sale on Thursday, November 6, from 6-8 p.m.

Proceeds from the thrift store goes towards low-cost spay and neuter operations.

Normal hours are Mon-Sun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can find the thrift store on the big curve at 136 W. 32nd St.

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Marcos Icahuate

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – An event will be held for the holidays in Calexico.

The City of Calexico is planning their Christmas tree lighting for Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Calexico City Hall (608 Heber Avenue).

Entertainment such as pictures with Santa, the Grinch, and Mickey Mouse will be available.

Families can also expect raffles, food vendors, live music and more.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive is returning to Yuma.

The blood drive will be held at the Yuma Palms on December 27-29.

The mobile blood drive will be near 5 Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.

Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut, as well as a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance Festival.

You can make an appointment at the Vitalant website here.

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Marcos Icahuate

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – The annual Brawley event returns in November, kicking off with a horse ride.

The Cattle Call begins on Thursday, November 6 at 4 p.m.

The rodeo is open to people of all ages, as cowboys and cowgirls saddle up for local entertainment.

A horse ride kicks off at the Brawley Police Station with the following:

BP Chief Remenar

Chief Duran

Sheriff Idanco

Mayor Rebollar

City Manager Terrazas-Baxter

You can buy tickets to the Brawley Cattle Call here.

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Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A man attempted to set himself on fire after trying to flee from law enforcement, according to the Arizona Department of Safety (AZ DPS).

On Tuesday, November 4, at about 10:13 p.m., a DPS trooper attempted to stop a speeding vehicle near milepost 12 in Yuma.

The driver fled the trooper and a grappler was used to stop the vehicle.

Once stopped, the driver stepped out and attempted to set himself on fire, but it was put out by a passing truck driver, according to DPS.

The driver was then flown to a Phoenix hospital. When he’s released from the hospital, he’ll be charged with unlawful flight from law enforcement.

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YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A community Town Hall discussion will be held on the rise of local utility costs.

Arizona Public Service (APS) rates may be rising, so the community is planning to discuss with the Residential Utility Consumer Office on Wednesday, November 12.

The Town Hall will be at the Yuma Main Library (2951 S. 21st Dr.) on November 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“Recent rate case proposals in Arizona have included factors such as high inflation and interest rates, infrastructure improvements and growth in energy usage,” said Cynthia Zwick, Director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office. “Ultimately, the elected members of the Arizona Corporation Commission will need to decide how much of what APS is proposing to recover from customers is ‘just and reasonable.'”

You can RSVP here.

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