Michelle Longoria welcomes The Early Show to her town -- Yuma, Ariz., located in the southwestern part of the state where Arizona, California and Mexico converge.
Yuma, Ariz.
Yuma may be best known for its wonderful climate. It's been called the city with sunshine 95 percent of the time.
Yuma, Ariz.
Stunning vistas abound in Yuma, where the desert climbs to meet majestic mountains.
Yuma, Ariz.
Yuma's beautiful desert sunsets are hard to beat.
Yuma, Ariz.
Many visitors come to Yuma specifically for golf. The city is home to 13 golf courses and was rated the seventh-best golf city in the U.S.
Yuma, Ariz.
Located along the Colorado River, Yuma is also home to world-class bass fishing.
Yuma, Ariz.
The Ocean-To-Ocean Highway Bridge, located in Yuma, was constructed in 1915 to promote traffic along the Ocean-To-Ocean Highway.
Yuma, Ariz.
Yuma's St. Thomas Mission is a replica of the original mission, which was destroyed during an Indian uprising in 1855. The current church was dedicated in 1923.
Yuma, Ariz.
Brownie's Cafe in Yuma features local traditional cuisine -- and a neon marquee that lights up South 4th Avenue at night.
Yuma, Ariz.
Yuma Territorial Prison housed many of Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals until it closed in 1909.
Yuma, Ariz.
When Yuma's local high school burned down, classes were held in the former penitentiary. The school relocated in 1914, but the time behind bars stayed with it.
Yuma, Ariz.
Today, every student at Yuma High School is a criminal -- and for good reason -- the school's mascot is the Criminal.
Yuma, Ariz.
The school district is so proud of its history as criminals that it even had bars from the old prison installed at the gate that leads to the sports field. The Early Show's Julie Chen finds herself in lockup.
Yuma, Ariz.
The high school's student store, called The Cell Block, sells T-shirts, hats, playing cards and other such Crim-Wear.