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Daniel Becerra is known as “Your Tile Design Guy” and he’s been in the trades since he was 9 years old learning the craft alongside his father. After eight years in the medical field he returned to tile full-time and in 2018 partnered with his dad to run a tile company built on pride and quality work. In 2022 he moved to Yuma, launched his own company, and quickly became one of the most recognized names in the tile industry locally and nationwide. His videography-driven social media has put major attention on his work and helped his name reach far beyond Yuma. Cris Drewek is the mastermind behind the camera. Cris is a local Videographer and Filmmaker.

Ashlie Pendleton is the Executive Director and Manager of the Yuma County Historical Society helping preserve Yuma’s collections, buildings, and archives while bringing local history to life through exhibits, programs, and community storytelling.She came to talk about the stories that shaped this community. The Yuma County Historical Society is housed in the Sanguinetti House and Gardens and has a new website.

Michael Fierros is a Yuma native who has worked in media, security, and law enforcement before building a career in IT and cybersecurity. He now runs AspireByte and hosts the Cyber Tech Podcast helping students and career-changers understand tech in a way that actually makes sense.

Robert and Adriana Corona talk to us about Shalom Ink, their a faith-based apparel and jewelry brand built on prayer, purpose, and a mission to point hearts back to Jesus. Robert and Adriana share how Shalom Ink was born during Adriana’s cancer battle, how they’ve grown from a local brand into something reaching people nationwide, and why every release is created with intention, faith, and a message of peace.

Jonny Porter, host of What's Up Yuma? Radio, is interviewed by his co-host Carmen Marquez.

In light of a 2025 court ruling, KAWC finds out how Arizona’s school facilities crisis affects Yuma schools + a profile on Mohawk Valley School.

As the new year begins, KAWC looks back on the biggest news of 2025.

Keller Williams Realtor and longtime Yuma resident Ashley Layton knows first hand what it means to move, start over, and build roots in a community. We’ll talk about her journey to Yuma, raising a family here, what she loves most about this town, and why connection, communication, and community matter so much during big life transitions.

Jeff Stoner of Yuma Electric Service and Woodard Junior High School principal Nicole Alonzo join us in the studio to talk about the 3rd Annual Strike For Success Dodgeball Tournament benefiting Woodard Junior High. Jeff and Nicole share why supporting public schools and local youth is so important, how this fundraiser came together, and how the community can get involved to support band, dance, and library programs.

Jackie Alves is the founder of The Beauty Bar Makeup Studio and Makeup Artist Academy right here in Yuma. Jackie shares her 30-plus year journey in the beauty industry, from starting at 17 in Las Vegas to building a thriving studio and academy in the Yuma Mall. We talked about addiction and recovery, the difference Jesus made for her, entrepreneurship, mentorship, empowering women, and creating real career opportunities in the beauty industry—even for her own daughter. Jackie runs a successful YouTube channel with the help of her son. The Beauty Bar is on Facebook and Instagram.