Yuma News

1600 block of Riley Avenue Gunshot Victim Perla Sanchez

Details: Written by YPD YPD; Published: 02 July 2018 02 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, June 30, 2018 at approximately 5:01a.m., Officers from the Yuma Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Riley Avenue, in reference to a shots fired call.

Come to a Book Tasting and Striking Cords

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 01 July 2018 01 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Do you have a favorite book that you think others might enjoy? On Saturday, July 14th, come to a Book Tasting at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library! Bring a book you love and be ready to share why it “struck a chord” with you. Your book is on the main stage of this jam session.

Summer in the ‘Stans: From Desert Southwest to Central Asia

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 01 July 2018 01 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Located between Russia to the North, China to the East, and Iran and Afghanistan to the South, Central Asia has long been a coveted jewel as the peoples of Eurasia sought to control the Silk Road and modern nations seek to expand trade and access to oil.

Jack Vandelaar “Rock Hounding in Yuma County”

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 01 July 2018 01 July 2018

Yuma, Arizona - Veteran rock-hounder Jack Vandelaar will present “Rock Hounding in Yuma County” on Saturday, July 14th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Learn where to look for rocks and gems, tips on how to identify them, and what you can make with the treasures you find in the desert! Aerial views of rock hounding sites taken by a drone will also be shown.