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Happy weekend, Yuma!
In today’s happening-today edition: Eight affordable Arizona towns, an augmented reality mural, and Midnight at the Oasis Car Show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Small-town charm, big value: Stretch your budget in Arizona with a recent roundup of eight peaceful towns where living comfortably is about $1,500 a month, including Yuma with abundant sunshine and lower housing costs — check out the full list.
Numbered aisles, colorful stalls: Yuma’s Arizona Market Place is in season, a sprawling covered swap meet with over 300 booths where $35 can turn into bags of bargains. Open October through April, cash preferred — see what you’ll find.
New ballpark options emerge: The Mexican Pacific League is weighing San Luis Río Colorado, south of Yuma, as a home for the Tucson baseball team amid legal hurdles, with La Paz also considered — see which cities are contenders.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
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🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Art that moves (literally): The Onvida Health and City of Yuma Augmented Reality Mural turns the East Main Canal into a bright, walkable gallery, with phone-triggered jets and soundscapes. Your next jog or ride picks up a quick hit of wow, right in the neighborhood.
Quilt inspo unlocked: Whether you’re hunting the perfect print, restocking notions, or finally tackling that WIP, Sewing Shack has fabric galore, friendly know-how, and long-arm quilting to elevate your makes. Turn “I should sew” into “nailed it,” with inspiration that feels like a chat across the cutting table.
Local pints, no pretense: Prison Hill Brewing Company pours house-brewed beers alongside rotating guest taps, perfect for hop therapy after a long week. Settle in for a crisp lager or a malty sipper at this easygoing downtown Yuma hangout with room for friends.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💃 Outdoor Saturday Zumba @ Yuma Palms Regional Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Free outdoor Zumba on first Saturdays, 10 to 11, at Yuma Palms in the village by Harkins. Call it cardio or just dancing with neighbors, Janet and Erica lead, kids and teens welcome, and you can pretend the stroll to Target counts as the cool-down.
🏃 Color Run @ Gowan Science Academy | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jog and get pelted with color, this is it. Gowan Science Academy’s first Color Run raises funds for GSA Athletics, so you can support the kiddos, your cardio, and your laundry skills. Register: https://form.jotform.com/260138218825154
🥚 Sensory Sensitive Spring Eggstravaganza @ Flex It Academy Learning Centers | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Flex It Academy is hosting a sensory-friendly spring bash on Third Ave, free to enter and kinder on little senses. Expect an egg hunt, face paint, crafts, sensory play, inflatables, food trucks, and Bunny photos, then a blissfully early bedtime for everyone.
🚗 Midnight at the Oasis Car Show @ Desert Sun Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Polish up the chrome and pretend your back still likes bench seats. Midnight at the Oasis brings the Southwest’s biggest car show, gleaming classics, and your favorite Scoundrels on the main stage. Expect shiny fenders, nostalgic tunes, and plenty of lawn-chair diplomacy.
🎸 Journey Captured and more @ Historic Yuma Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Think you still know every word to Don’t Stop Believin’, or at least the chorus. The Historic Yuma Theatre hosts a double shot of nostalgia with tributes to Journey and Peter Frampton, big vocals, guitar solos, and singalongs. Hair flips optional, air guitar encouraged.
🎤 Steve Fleming @ Naked Dates Farm (Wellton) | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – If Sunday could use fewer errands and more chords, head to Naked Dates Farm’s outdoor stage for Steve Fleming’s all-request show. Every Sunday afternoon, expect cold beers from High Tanks Brewing, solid grub, and favorite country and rock played like he knows you.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Yuma report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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