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09/29/2026

Yuma Edition: Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval on representing LD 23

On this episode of Yuma Edition, Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval discusses representing the communities of Legislative District 23, including Somerton and San Luis.

On this episode of Yuma Edition, Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval discusses representing the communities of Legislative District 23.

09/29/2026

KAWC interview: Democratic Arizona treasurer candidate Nick Mansour

Mansour stopped by the KAWC studios last week. He said he wants to use state resources in a fiscally responsible way and help Arizonans keep more money in their pockets.

Mansour stopped by the KAWC studios last week. He said he wants to use state resources in a fiscally responsible way and help Arizonans keep more money in their pockets.

09/29/2026

Gosar wants fairer treatment of Arizona in Colorado River water framework

Congressman Paul Gosar, whose district includes part of Yuma, announced he is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to ensure Arizona receives what he describes as fair treatment in a new framework for managing the Colorado River.

Congressman Paul Gosar, whose district includes part of Yuma, announced he is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to ensure Arizona receives what he describes as fair treatment in a new framework for managing the Colorado River.

09/29/2026

Our guest today on Yuma Edition is Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval. She serves in Legislative District 23, which includes South Yuma County and parts of the counties of Maricopa, Pima and Pinal.

We'll talk about serving such a large and diverse district, working in divided state government and a look ahead to the November election.

09/29/2026

If you missed last Tuesday’s Legislative Town Hall, hosted by Dr. Reetika Dhawan at Arizona Western College, catch up on what you missed.

Click the link below to read our article on the topics discussed:

https://www.kawc.org/news/2026-09-28/yuma-area-lawmakers-discuss-priorities-ahead-of-next-legislative-session

09/28/2026

Arizona treasurer candidates Mansour, Norton using past lawsuits against each other

Candidates running for treasurer are dredging up their opponent's past legal troubles in attempts to convince voters not to trust the other with $32 billion in state assets.

Candidates running for treasurer are dredging up their opponent's past legal troubles in attempts to convince voters not to trust the other with $32 billion in st. assets

09/28/2026

On this episode of Yuma Edition we speak to Christian Magana, the public information officer for the City Of Yuma. He tells us all about this year’s Taco and Tunes happening October 3 at Desert Sun Stadium.
He also gives us some insight about what goes into putting on big events for the City of Yuma and the importance of creating community events for the public.

09/25/2026

Che Jim, center, from the short film “Ghost Lake” speaks at the NatiVisions Film Festival at the Blue Water Cinemas in Parker, Ariz. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. He’s joined by fellow cast member Renee Boehm and festival emcee Raven Garza. The festival is free to attend and continues today and Saturday. Listen to our Yuma Edition shows from the festival at kawc.org 📷: Victor Calderón

09/25/2026

BREAKING: AgTech challenges Arizona State Land Department over canceled agricultural leases

AgTech challenging ASLD's cancellation of five agricultural leases on state trust land in Yuma County, arguing the department failed to follow a required notice and cure process.

Stay tuned to KAWC as we'll have more on this later.

AgTech challenging ASLD's cancellation of 5 agricultural leases on state trust land in Yuma Co., arguing department failed to follow a required notice and cure process.

09/25/2026

On this episode of Yuma Edition, KAWC Content Director Alexandra Rangel and reporters Victor Calderon and Carmen Marquez discuss current events, local happenings, and more.