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Arizona Edition: Back to School 2025, Somerton budget, Kelvin Gastelum

On the latest episode of Arizona Edition, it's back to school time for some in Yuma County. You'll hear from local students at Reagan Elementary School and Gila Ridge High School in Yuma.

Also, you'll hear from Louie Galaviz, the city manager for Somerton on what's in next year's budget.

And Kelvin Gastelum, who wrestled at Cibola High School in Yuma and is now in the UFC Hall of Fame is hosting the Yuma Fight League MMA this weekend at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.

Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
Sisko J. Stargazer is KAWC’s education solutions reporter. Although new to the station as of April 2025, they’re no stranger to the beat! Sisko was previously an education reporter for the Yuma Sun, faithfully covering Yuma County’s schools for two and a half years.
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