Good morning, Yuma.

Downtown Yuma businesses are preparing for a busy winter season amid trade wars with Canada that could lower the number of Canadian visitors.

Local owners, including Serena Koogle and Benya Blonski, report strong customer traffic—supporting local commerce by contributing over $452 million each winter.

Yuma siblings Aluc-Tec and Ketz Galindo opened Empire Ink and Barber Parlor in the Foothills after overcoming homelessness and starting with haircuts and tattoos in their apartment bathroom + their mother's support guided their success.

Exceptional Community Hospital marked its three-year anniversary today at the Pivot Point Conference Center in Yuma as hospital leaders, staff, and local officials reaffirmed their commitment to quality care (with plans to open an acute care surgical center on its 10-acre campus soon). The hospital, recognized nationally for its high standards (by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality), will continue expanding its services to better serve local patients.

Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive returns when a mobile unit will be set up near 5 Below at 1375 S.

Yuma Palms Parkway at Yuma Palms on December 27-29. Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut and a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance Festival—Vitalant is hosting the event.

Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.

Fortunate Son - A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival

7-8:30 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Tickets from $94 — Experience the energy of Fortunate Son live and sing along to the biggest hits.