Securing tickets to popular sporting events and concerts can be difficult and competitive.

Arizona Western College hosted an Entrepreneurial College Startup Event on Jan. 8, inviting members of the community and AWC and ASU alumni to hear from featured speakers.

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be. Our retirement webpage at www.ssa.gov/retirement is a great place to start mapping o…

Panorama Medicine, a concierge primary care provider, will move from its current location at 1380 S. Castle Dome Ave. to 2660 E. 24th St. in February.

As reported, strong winds fueling a fast-moving fire in Southern California has caused more than 30,000 people to evacuate their homes. For those seeking to help those in need, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips to give thoughtfully.

Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify that you still have a disabling condition that prevents you from doing substantial work. We call this process a C…

Franchesca Ramos, original owner, will be returning to beloved Yuma Mexican restaurant La Fonda at 1095 S. 3rd Ave., along with Claudia, who has 9 years of La Fonda experience; Alex, a third-generation La Fonda team-member; Lucy (with over 30 years at La Fonda; Diana with over 10 years of re…

The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the third riskiest of scams.

There are many online resources about Social Security, but it is important that you visit our official website – SSA.gov – for the most accurate and up-to-date answers. You can find lots of information about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page at faq.ssa.gov. We …

Where once there was a line of cars at the Diego’s drive thru, now a line of cones. Facebook commenters asked “are you closed down?” and “did you guys close or move?”

Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you.

What fantastic “winter weather” we are having this year. Warm days and cold nights should be helping the wonderful produce crops we grow to be just about perfect in quality and quantity.

Think about the last time you searched online for the perfect holiday gift. You opened a search engine like Google, typed “best gifts for a music lover,” and scrolled through pages of links. Maybe you clicked through a TikTok trend, a best-seller list, and a blog post offering “10 must-have …

The Foothills are alive with the sound of “how many times do we need to put Costco, Trader Joes, Aldi, Winco and Popeyes on our Business Wish list for us to get at least one – but by now preferably all – of them already?”

The newly constructed Pilot Travel Center, located at 3075 Gila Ridge Road, off Avenue 3E and near Interstate 8, recently held its grand opening.

Even with inflation worries this holiday season, most pet owners still plan on spoiling their fur babies with holiday gifts.

Yuma weather never ceases to add adventure to our lives! We have had amazing weather the last few weeks. This week it is actually predicted that we will have a more normal December with daytime temperatures in the 60s and low 70s and lows in the 40s. It is still dryer than our normal rain pa…

Readers, can you believe it’s that time of the year again? Comings & Goings is putting together the annual Business Wish List of companies and services that readers would like to see in Yuma County.

The M1 Abrams is the premier tank in the ground combat arsenal of the United States and several allied countries, renowned for its survivability and superior weaponry, and ability to negotiate challenging desert terrain.

The produce fields make a beautiful patchwork of colors and shapes. It is so tempting to stop your vehicle and walk into the fields to take a closer look and try to figure out what the heck is growing there. Please don’t! Food safety is paramount for the growers in Yuma County and anything y…

Saturday, Nov. 30, was the last day of operations at Holyland Boxing Club. Coach and owner Rahnia Abubaker told the Yuma Sun it was time to move on.

Amity Home Care of Yuma recently started a sister company called Amity Medical Transport, providing non-emergency medical transportation services from here to the Phoenix Valley.

Black Friday is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t started thinking about your marketing activities yet, it’s time to jump on it. However, before you can jump into the creative process, you need to take the time to study last year’s trends and stats to create marketing campaigns that wi…

DIANA WISE

During this season of thankfulness, everyone in Yuma County needs to reflect on the positive things about living and visiting here. A healthy agricultural industry that provides 48% or more of the dollars that support our economy is amazing. The sounds of freedom from our military bases, the…

Jay’s Party Shop at 1221 W. 16th St., Suite B2, recently announced the purchase of Jeanie’s Party and Costumes at 601 E. 18th Place. Jeanie’s was actually purchased by Jay’s a year ago as a second location operated under the combined name of Jeanie’s and Jay’s.

If you plan to get festive with your Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. Each year, BBB Scam Tracker receives complaints during the holiday season about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor.

VALERIA VAZQUEZ

In mountainous terrain, the mortar, capable of firing projectiles at high angles, is the weapon of choice to fight back against opposing forces.

Rural Metro Fire Department will be purchased by Brindlee Fire Services, a diversified fire industry company headquartered in Alabama.

National experts are predicting an increase in spending this holiday season. There is also a concern if many of the items on consumers’ holiday lists will be available on the shelf or online and are faced with the disappointing words: “Sorry, this item is currently out of stock.” That’s espe…

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers on 16th street in town has a new twin out in the Foothills at 11340 S. Fortuna Road. Yuma’s second Freddy’s location, which opened Tuesday, Oct. 29, joins the Freddy’s family of 500 across 36 states.

Whoo Hoo! Finally the AC is off, the doors are open, and it is great to be outdoors enjoying our Yuma fall weather. I am seeing more and more of our winter birds showing up from throughout the cold country.

Buying a car, whether new or used, can be daunting. To help create a smoother process, here are 10 tips to consider from the Better Business Bureau to help consumers make informed choices:

KATIE FIGUEROA

The Historic Coronado Motor Hotel at 233 S. 4th Ave. has been sold. But the history that former owner Yvonne Peach preserved for so many years won’t be going anywhere.

Pet insurance can cover unexpected veterinary bills, and, in some cases, routine wellness expenses, too. However, policies vary greatly in price and coverage. If you are considering insurance for your pet, be sure to understand how plans work before you sign up.

The calendar says it is October and finally the intense heat is beginning to yield to lower daytime temperatures and cooler nights.

Dearest readers, this will be my last Comings & Goings column. As many of you know, I recently stepped into the position of Yuma Sun editor, so I am turning over this column to reporter Alex Ebrahimi next week.

An election’s approach always seems to turn up the emotional heat across the nation, and the United States 2024 elections are no exception. The voices arguing for and against hot-button issues are loud and persistent. And when emotions run high, bad actors look for ways to use people’s passi…

The Army Futures Command’s Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team’s 2024 iteration of the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) concluded after three weeks of experimentation.

Planet Icee celebrated its grand opening on Friday. It’s located at 11274 S. Fortuna Road in the Pioneer Village Shopping Center in the Foothills. The shop is behind the Best Western.

Debt collection scams can be one of the most frightening and persistent scam types. Victims often report that scammers harass them or their family members for weeks or even months, both at home and at work, trying to get them to pay a debt they don’t even owe. BBB receives numerous reports o…

Warm days and cool nights, no storms and the potential of a great winter produce season, fall is wonderful! What a great time to be in Yuma. It is also time to review some of the activities that are going on that affect those urban and rural residents. For those who live in the country but a…

Paola Anaya, who has 10 years experience as a certified nursing assistant and caregiver, has opened Tata & Nana Place at 1245 W. 18th Place in Yuma.

Money can often be a hard topic to bridge if you’re in a relationship. Depending on your financial situation, values and experiences with money, you and your spouse or significant other may not always be on the same page when it comes to spending, saving and investing. In some cases, this di…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI recommend that consumers and businesses take steps to protect electronic devices against cyber attacks.

Realtor Regina Villanueva-Mendez has opened her own business, Elite Engraving & More, located at 390 W. Catalina Drive, Suite 1. The online store is coming soon.

DR. MATTHEW P. KOPPINGER

Money-flipping cons and investment scams have been on the rise for years. Since 2020, BBB has received more than 4,000 reports from consumers about investment scams, many of which involved cryptocurrency. Traditionally, these scams have taken the form of long-term romance scams to slowly gai…

The Midwest is coming to Yuma County and bringing with it a “slice of premium pizza with a side of ice cream.” Happy Joe’s announced a development deal that the company hopes will bring the franchise to the area.

Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors lining the runway at New York Fashion Week this season, several designers felt a particular sense of urgency.

It can happen when you least expect it – your credit card is declined! In some cases, you might not have enough money in your account, or you forgot to tell your bank you’re traveling abroad.

We made it through another summer of weird weather. Temperatures are beginning to get cooler at night and days are getting shorter. Now if we can just convince the humidity to move on it would be perfect!

CARLOS ARMANDO MEXIA