What's Up Yuma?

Buna George, Executive Director of the Greater Yuma Port Authority, talks about regional infrastructure, international trade, and how Yuma fits into the bigger economic picture. We’ll break down what a Port Authority actually does and why it matters for jobs, growth, and the future of our region.

Arlyn Galaviz and Ricardo from OneAZ Credit Union join us in the studio to talk about the transition from 1st Bank Yuma to OneAZ, what’s staying the same, what’s improving, and how this change benefits local families, businesses and the Yuma community. We’ll also get to know their connection to Yuma and the leadership behind the change.

Stephanie Daniels told us about her story, her work with the Yuma Sun, and everything you need to know about Yuma’s Best voting that’s happening right now. We broke down how it works and why it’s such an important part of supporting local businesses.

Marcus and Leslie from Visit Yuma talk about the Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade happening this Saturday in Downtown Yuma. We got into the history, the legacy, this year’s theme, and why it continues to be one of Yuma’s favorite traditions.

Jessica Brooks is the owner the owner of Vida Juice. Her story is powerful — a mom of four who turned a pregnancy craving into a fast-growing juice and smoothie business, built on healing, health, and a logo inspired by the two people who shaped her life. We talked about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the meaning behind Vida Juice.

Tenille Grundy from Yuma Furniture Company. She’s been on the show before, and today we’re dove deeper into her journey — from Yuma to a major corporate career to stepping into a fourth-generation family legacy. Toward the end of her segment, we learned about this Sunday’s Hope to Dream event, a community initiative giving kids brand-new beds and a good night’s sleep.

Serena Koogle is the entrepreneur behind Rebel & Rove in downtown Yuma. She brought in her daughter, Tatum to talk about the family business. We’ll get into Serena's connection to Yuma, how she built her boutique from the ground up, the heart behind her business, and what a decade of serving this community has taught her. This is the first episode in a series focusing on business women in Yuma County.

Erick Macias — known as Horus Green when he’s producing beats, and Pavé when he’s performing Latin guitar— talked about his journey from attending underground hip-hop shows as a kid to becoming one of the leaders keeping Yuma’s music scene alive. We dove into his different musical styles, the evolution of Krooktone Collective, and his big show happening this Saturday at the North End Coffeehouse .

Craig Austin Orduno and his son Kawaun talked about Fifteenth Avenue Barbershop — one of Yuma’s most historic barbershops. We got into Craig’s story, his connection to Yuma, the legacy of the shop, how barbering helped rebuild his life, and what it means to pass the craft on to the next generation. Kawaun (KdubTheBarber), told us about growing up in the barbershop, finding his own style, and stepping into the family legacy.

We were joined by Tad Zavodsky, Neighborhood Services Specialist and NLA Coordinator with the City of Yuma. Tad helps lead the NLA (Neighborhood Leadership Academy) — a program that gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at how the city runs. We’ll talk about his journey, what the academy teaches, and how people can get involved. There are only a few spots left in the class. The City of Yuma is now accepting applications for the 2026 Academy sessions.