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Louii Santos, owner of The Barbers Lounge. From San Diego to Yuma, 11 years in business, and always in the mix with community events, local schools, athletes, and even the recent night with Concrete, Jerry Garcia, and Doknow at the shop. We’re talking brand, culture, and supporting the city.

In this exciting new episode, hosts and producers Saghey Barcenas and Evelyn Garcia talk about the main topic for first-generation college students: Language.

Yuma’s own Concertmaster David Adler and Terri Irizarry of the Yuma Symphony Orchestra talk about their start in music and what it really takes to lead an orchestra.

Mary McClendon from Yuma Food Bank talks about how the government shut down and the delays in EBT and food stamp funding are affecting families right now in our community, and how we can step up and help.

Today’s guest is Jackie Ruiz — Head of Staff Development at Yuma Nursing and Rehab. She’s leading the charge on a new year-round volunteer program that gives teens hands-on experience, job skills, and a real look at careers in healthcare. We’re talking about youth mentorship, community partnerships, and how this program is shaping future leaders.

Today’s guest is Yuma’s own Chance Farrar former WEC featherweight title contender, wrestling coach and co-founder of Yuma Fight League alongside UFC Hall of Famer Kelvin Gastelum. We’re talking about Yuma’s legacy in MMA, building fighters from the ground up and what makes this town so tough.

This week, we talked to Miss Ocean to Ocean Teen to learn how pageantry improved her mental health, and we also spoke with a local egg producer about how she's navigated fluctuating egg prices and high demand.

Today’s guest is Yuma’s own Romeo “El Rayito” Ponce — a young boxing talent with a family legacy in the sport, fresh off his first professional win in Mexico. We’re talking about his journey from training as a kid, to stepping into the pro ring and how he’s preparing for his next fight on September 27.

Today’s guest is Veronica Shorr, Regional Director of the Arizona Community Foundation in Yuma—joined by Philanthropic Advisor Alex Vieyra. We’re talking about how giving builds community—through individual donors, corporate partners, and efforts that bring people together to create lasting change.

Today’s guest is Yuma’s own Joe Teposte, longtime media professional, mentor, and quiet force behind the scenes. From his early days at KYMA to shaping the careers of countless young journalists, Joe has witnessed Yuma’s media landscape evolve for decades. We’re talking legacy, leadership and what it means to be “homegrown.”