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Sisko Stargazer is the Education Solutions Reporter for KAWC and former Yuma Sun Education journalist. We’ll dig into their work covering Yuma County schools, the stories that have shaped them and what they’re seeing across our education landscape today. Check out the inaugural episode of the Educating Yuma Podcast by Sisko.

Alexandra Rangel is the Civic Engagement Reporter for KAWC, and longtime storyteller with a background in TV news. We talked about her path from Imperial County to KYMA to Arizona Family, the work she’s doing now in public radio and the local issues she’s diving into across Yuma County.

Ceramicist, teacher, and community arts leader Morgan Laguna talks about her 15 years of teaching ceramics in Yuma, her creative journey, her role in the North End Artist Co-op, and the heart behind the 13th Annual North End Art Walk happening November 22nd.

In this episode, we're joined by Joe Figueroa and Justin Patane of Chicano Brand — a movement rooted in culture, creativity, and community. We’ll get into the story behind the brand, Joe’s impact on Yuma’s hip-hop scene, Justin’s Friday Night Munchies platform, and what’s next for their clothing line and lifestyle.

Valerie Beebe & Hilary Mulherin with the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) talk about loving your pet — what that really looks like day to day, how to build a strong bond, and how to support animals and their well-being here in our community.

Kellie Brooksher, the owner of Empower Wellness. With over 30 years in healthcare, Kellie focuses on hormone health, medical weight loss, aesthetics, and helping people feel like themselves again. Her approach is simple: your health, your choice.

Karlo Peña is a Training Officer with MCAS Yuma Fire for 23 years and the owner of Made West Supply & Service. He’s a self-taught leathersmith who’s been crafting pieces by hand for over a decade. We’ll talk about his connection to Yuma, his time in the fire service, and building something real from scratch.

Ashley Hoyt, a licensed funeral director who grew up in Yuma, worked in a tattoo shop, worked at MAC and eventually found her way into one of the most meaningful and difficult fields there is. We’re talking about purpose, perspective, and the things most people never see.

John Paruleski from Dune & Destroy and The Clean Dune Project to talk about growing up in the dunes, what the dunes mean to Yuma, living that “Go Big or Go Home” lifestyle, and why taking care of Glamis matters for the next generation.

Martin Perez from the City of San Luis Parks & Recreation, talks about this year’s Asado & Brew Festival — celebrating food, music, family, and the culture of San Luis.