Good morning, Yuma.

April's Rubber Ducky Drop supports the Yuma Childhood Burn Survivors Foundation as Lemon Grove hosts an event where locals buy rubber duckies for a chance to win up to $10,000, and the ducks will be released into an irrigation canal with the first to cross the finish line declared the winner.

On Monday at 11:40 p.m., a 48-year-old bicyclist was hit by a vehicle that fled near W.

Eighth Street and S. 14th Avenue in Yuma—police later found debris from a Chrysler 300 made from 2015 to 2020 and the victim was taken to Onvida Health before being flown to a Phoenix hospital with life-threatening injuries.

At Shady Acres Manufactured Home and RV Community, a couple said that bullying led to Katherine being punched when they fell behind on rent—neighbors disagree—and Bruce Farr was later arrested for trespassing.

Arizona Western College graduates from San Luis, Somerton, and Gadsden will be celebrated at the Community of Learners Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. in the San Luis High School Auditorium—honorees will receive certificates and Academic Achievement Medallions for the upcoming commencement on May 16th.

A new affordable housing development in Yuma is giving hope to working-class families as phase one of Vistara opened with 80 apartment units, allowing residents like Frank Gonzalez—who struggled to find safe, affordable homes—to move in; over 200 families will move in when all phases complete and rents, starting at $600, remain below market rates. The project uses a $25 million federal tax credit program to keep rents affordable for households earning 40% to 60% of the local median income.

Family Roller Skate Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kennedy Skate Rink — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of roller skating in the fresh air with family-friendly vibes.