Good morning, Yuma.

Yuma Rocks 2025, presented by the Yuma Art Center, will celebrate the local music scene — five Yuma bands were chosen from submissions to perform at the Historic Yuma Theatre on September 5.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. — the show starts at 7 p.m. with all ages welcome and concessions available.

A proposal to change rules for food trucks in Yuma County has been introduced after residents complained about noise in neighborhoods—this plan limits operating times on private property and bans noise-making equipment from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The county board will meet in the next few weeks to discuss the new zoning measures and ensure community safety.

Alexandra Robles, a former San Luis teacher who once ran marathons and played soccer, lost her ability to walk after going unconscious earlier this year and is now receiving physical therapy—she works online for her old school and draws strength from family support as she fights to regain mobility.

The Gila Ridge Hawks finished last season at 5—5 and now are set to improve with returning core players and new full‐time quarterback Isaac Solis under Head Coach Jessica Slaughter.

The team will open the season on the road at Northern Arizona University’s Walkup Skydome and aims to push into postseason play in the 4A Desert Southwest region.

Arizona Western College announced that Yuma native Kourtney Celaya has joined the Women's Soccer Team as an assistant coach—she played a season with the Matadors before signing with Cal State Bakersfield and later transferring to Texas Southern University to earn her degree while playing Division I soccer.

The Gila Ridge Hawks will aim for a playoff push in 2025 after a 5-5 season and a second-place finish in the (4A Southwest Region) last year.

Head Coach Jessica Slaughter said the team returns most starters while junior Isaac Solis will take over at quarterback.