Somerton

James Jones, director and Stephanie Pereda, special events coordinator from the Somerton Parks & Recreation Department joined us to talk about summer programs and events.

In this week's Arizona Edition, Somerton changes Cesar Chavez Avenue to honor farmworkers, Yuma residents discuss data centers and Yuma student entrepreneurs.

The South Yuma County city's mayor says they will rename the street to Campesinos Avenue after allegations of abuse and rape against the late labor leader.

Sen. Mark Kelly was in Yuma Friday. He spoke with owner of Yepez Automotive about impacts of tariffs. Kelly also met with farmworkers and local elected officials at MCAS.

U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva attends annual event in South Yuma County. She served as a judge and spoke with KAWC about affordability and the Epstein Files, for which she's been a vocal critic.

Senator Ruben Gallego was back for another year at "Somerton's Super Bowl". He judged tamales and discussed lowering prices for Arizona residents and the partial release of the Epstein Files, for which he's been a vocal critic.

Gov. Katie Hobbs visited Yuma veterans and the annual Tamale Festival this past Saturday where she spoke about lowering costs for Arizonans and had a holiday message.

Arizona Western College held four public forums in Yuma, San Luis and Parker as part of its process in considering Dr. Reetika Dhawan for the role of its next president.

With the federal government shutdown still on, we look at the impact SNAP cuts will have at the Somerton Senior Center. Plus, on an otherwise quiet Election Day Tuesday, some voters in Yuma will vote on a measure for more funding for the Crane School District. In San Luis, voters will decide whether council members will continue to get pay, benefits and travel expenses.

2024 primary election results for city and town council races as of Wednesday afternoon.