Main Library Autism Lego Club

Yuma, Arizona - Parents, caregivers, and children of all ages are invited to the Main Library for Autism Lego Club. Share tips and experiences and learn about services available in Yuma County while your child enjoys an autism-friendly activity with Legos!

Yuma Police Department begins customer service survey

Yuma, Arizona - Today, the Yuma Police Department will begin a new project aimed at customer service for the community. The Yuma Police Department has partnered with Arizona Western College to conduct customer service surveys for citizens who have recently received service from YPD.

ABCs of drowning prevention

Yuma, Arizona - August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month: Children 4 years old and younger are at greatest risk for drowning. There are a few basic steps to reduce this risk, we call them the ABCs of drowning prevention.

AWC Welcomes New Vice President of Finance and Administrative Service

Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College welcomed a new Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services this summer.  Shahrooz Roohparvar joined AWC following Carole Coleman’s retirement in late 2016. AWC marks Roohparvar’s entry in public education arena after 16 years in corporate work.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Training

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) has been conducting Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training at the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) on Avenue 4E. With the popularity of alternative fuel vehicles, the likelihood of firefighters encountering these vehicles in various emergency situations increases. The training was provided to 106 YFD personnel, rotated through the facility in two hour segments over the course of three days, August 14th through 16th.