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Yuma winter visitors, U.S. Rep. Grijalva and school holiday traditions

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Thousands of winter visitors flock to Arizona for the season but this year many Canadians aren't returning.

Civic engagement reporter Alexandra Rangel spent some time talking with Canadian snowbirds in Yuma about their concerns and how they're feeling.

And Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva waited 50 days to be sworn in. She’s not wasting time as she settles in to her office in Washington, D.C.

KAWC's Victor Calderón spoke with Congresswoman Grijalva this week. She said her delay to be sworn in has delayed local services in Yuma County.

Finally, the holidays are here and that means lots of festivities.

In Yuma County, we wanted to get a little taste of the traditions our schools have become known for. In San Luis High School, that tradition’s the annual Special Education Christmas Posada and Transition Fair, a night where students with disabilities and without get to perform, receive recognition and learn about community resources.

Over at H.L. Suverkrup Elementary in Yuma, kids spent the last week before winter break seeking their very own real life Elf on the Shelf around campus each morning. Principal Trish Valentin dressed up like the Elf and greeted students from a variety of spots. From the roof to the library and one day, bicycling around. 

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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