What's Up Yuma? Radio

This is the last What's Up Yuma? Radio show with Jonny Porter on KOFA Border Radio. Jonny and co-host Victor Calderón are joined by KAWC General Manager Dave Riek.

Loula Stefanakos helps run Wheezy's in the Foothills and A Swanky Place in Yuma. She talked about working in the restaurant business with her family and loyal customers.

Derek Egeberg is a write-in candidate for Yuma City Council. He also has more than 25 years in the mortgage industry and 17 years at Peter Piper Pizza before that.

Jesús and Alexis Orozco are the father-son team behind Tacos & Mariscos Costa Baja. They went from taking orders at home to a food truck to three locations in Yuma.

Shawn Foster is the owner of Arizona Scuba Shack. He shared with us about the scuba community in Yuma and his favorite places in the world to scuba dive.

Julie Velez, owner of JVZ Bartending, a mobile bartending business, shares her 30-year journey behind the bar and her passion for supporting local small businesses.

Michael Jack with Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe Parks & Recreation discusses youth programs and bringing families together at the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.

Adam MacDermot is the owner of Solid Family Tattoo. He told us he provides a welcoming environment built on respect, family values and genuine connections with his clients

Edna Castro is a new real estate agent serving Yuma and San Luis, Ariz. She said her own experience as a homeowner makes her proud to help others achieve that dream.

Mayor Anaya invites you to "The Best Little City in Arizona" where he was raised. There's a lot going with a downtown redevelopment project and new businesses opening up.

Karime Hayer and Karime Burruel are the mother-daughter team behind Nichim Cafe in the Yuma Foothills. They are importers of organic coffee and Mexican chocolate.

Ruedas is a public health professional and write-in candidate for Yuma City Council. She said she's running because local government should better reflect the community.

Justin Salgado and Jeanette Romo brought the Blind Luck EDM rave to Yuma last month. They're back at Tarros Chicali this Friday for the Sin Limites reggaeton x EDM show.

Today is the last day to register to vote in Arizona! We're joined by Cortez, a candidate for AZ House in LD 23 and Franky Sandoval who does marketing for her campaign.

On today's What's Up Yuma? Radio show, we spoke with Gali Acosta, a professional makeup artist and entrepreneur on the Yuma Beauty Expo July 18 at the Yuma Civic Center.

KAWC's award-winning education solutions reporter Sisko Stargazer discusses local journalism, public school funding and their recent First Place PMJA award.

Beverly Cade, President of the NAACP Yuma County Branch and City Councilwoman Karen Watts talk about the history of Juneteenth and what it means to the community today.

Outgoing KAWC/KOFA Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek is today's special guest. The co-hosts are Development Director Alice Ferris and Underwriting Manager Jim Anderson.

Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls is seeking a fourth term in office. We talked about hot topics like data centers and the spaceport and how Nicholls said Yuma is growing.

Struck is an assistant pastor at The Potters House in Yuma. He's also served in South Africa. Past jobs include JC Penney shoe salesman and juvenile probation officer.