City of Yuma offering sandbags ahead of possible October rain
Sandbags can be picked up at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive) starting October 8 at 10…
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City of Yuma looks for public comment on road improvement
The city received a grant worth over $400,000 as part of a safe streets for all project. The goal is to reduce crashes by improving Yuma’s…
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Highlighting the Yuma Agricultural Center’s insect trapping network
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, we highlight a local insect trapping network that monitors trends of insect…
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Smucker Park construction project delayed due to storm
The project includes installation of a new storm drain system, a new sanitary sewer system replacement and construction of an embankment. It also…
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Artist banned after concert riots in Mexicali
Víctor Mendívil criticized the mayor on social media for assigning too few police officers to the event, which had more than 60,000 people in…
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City of Yuma Economic Development Department merges with Neighborhood Services
The new name of the department is now Neighborhood and Economic Development. Their mission is to create housing and income opportunities for the…
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YFD candidates prepare for physical ability test
The test has eight tasks, including a stair climb, hose drag and forcible entry. The candidates will complete the test at the end of this…
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Human Resources Department presents new leadership program
The Yuma County Governance, Operations and Vision (YUGOV) program is the first of its kind and is designed to help county directors learn how to…
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Yuma County Board of Supervisors proclaim the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence in Yuma County is a prevalent issue. According to Amberly’s Place, there is not a single neighborhood in the county their staff has…
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San Luis, Arizona vice mayor arrested for unlawful flight
According to YCSO, Tadeo de la Hoya was booked for unlawful flight following an incident which happened last…
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Orangutan at San Francisco Zoo beats heat with cool treat
Footage shows Berani, a male Bornean orangutan, cooling off with a fruit ice pop at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens on…
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Gold prices reach $4,000 per ounce for the first time
According to a CNBC report, gold futures crossed the $4,000 per ounce mark Tuesday, and investors seek a safe haven from a weaker dollar,…
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Pet Talk: Al and Birdie
Meet our Pets of the Week!🐶 Al and Birdie are adorable pups who are looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Al and…
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GoFundMe created for family of Yuma woman battling pancreatic cancer
According to the organizer of the GoFundMe, Amy Tutell was placed in hospice care last week and her husband, Seth, has been balancing work with…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers request low-security prison
In a letter to the court, they asked the judge to recommend the Bureau of Prisons place the disgraced music mogul at a low-security federal…
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Dog in Florida leads deputy to injured senior citizen
A loyal dog named Eeyore led a sheriff’s deputy to his owner’s mother last month after she had fallen while…
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Dinosaur statue returns to California gas station after it was stolen
Claire was stolen from a Brentwood gas station last week, but she was suddenly returned Monday with an apologetic note attached saying in part,…
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Cast and crew of ‘Roofman’ attend New York premiere
“Roofman” follows the true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a struggling Army Veteran who robs a McDonald’s to provide for his family. He’s sent to…
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Man accused of shooting at an ABC station in Sacramento pleads not guilty
The man whom prosecutors say fired rounds into the building of a local ABC affiliate pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in a U.S courthouse in…
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October 7 is National Taco Day
The day honors the delicious and versatile taco. From a warm soft corn-tortilla to a hard crunchy shell, tacos make for a fun quick snack or full…
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