Fire Prevention Week

Yuma, Arizona - October 8th through the 14th is National Fire Prevention Week. At 6:00 pm Tuesday October 10th, a short ceremony will be held at Yuma City Hall in the Council Chambers. A proclamation will be read regarding Fire Prevention Week in the City of Yuma. In addition, the Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and Support Person of the Year from the City of Yuma Fire Department will be recognized. YFD will also be presenting badges for various rank advancements that have recently occurred and recognizing other outstanding achievements.

AWC’s CDLL Story Book Parade

Yuma, Arizona - Children from the Kathy Watson Child Development Learning Lab (CDLL) will parade in the CDLL courtyard wearing the costume of a character of their favorite book. Preschoolers will also go on a Campus walk after the parade. 

Indie Author Day

Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, October 14th, the Yuma County Library District will join libraries across the nation to celebrate the 2nd Annual Indie Author Day. As the world of independent publishing continues to grow, libraries are reaching out to support local writers and help them connect with other writers and readers.

Fatality Collision 2200 Block Avenue C

Yuma, Arizona - This evening, at approximately 7:05 p.m. the Yuma Police Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the 2200 block of South Avenue C.

Celebrate poetry at the Foothills Library

Yuma, Arizona - Celebrate poetry at the Foothills Library! On Friday, October 20th, share a favorite poem or listen to poets share their poems with the “Share the Journey” Poetry Circle. The group meets at 1:00 p.m.