Good morning, Yuma.

Students at César Chávez Elementary will participate in a peaceful march on March 31 to honor César Chávez’s legacy.

The annual event highlights his role in advancing rights for migrant farmworkers (and encourages students to learn self-advocacy).

Yuma School District One will raise all employees’ salaries by 3% for the upcoming school year—eligible classroom staff will also get an extra $3 thousand and hourly support staff earning above minimum wage will receive an additional 50 cents.

Yuma County's ARIZONA@WORK event provided job training, resume help, and placement guidance for workers facing layoffs; Operations Director Patrick Goetz said another round of layoffs will likely occur within two weeks (pending more details).

Onvida Health in Yuma has introduced the Ion robotic system — a new tool that helps doctors reach hard-to-access lung areas to find small nodules and detect cancer early.

The hospital said the system uses less invasive methods to offer faster care for patients.

Arizona Western College freshman forward Fernanda Quiroz was called up to play for Mexico's U-20 National Team and will train in Mexico City on March 31 — she played for Club Tijuana and Mexico's U-15 and U-17 teams and recorded four goals with five assists this season.

Yuma County Early Childhood Education Conference

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Arizona Western College — Free entry — Engage in hands-on professional development for early childhood educators with sessions in English and Spanish.