Yuma News

Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

Details: Written by USDA USDA; Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021

Washington, DC - Olymel S.E.C./L.P., a Quebec, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 6,804 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

"Bring Back the Music" Concert

Details: Written by Terri Irizarry Terri Irizarry; Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Join the Yuma Civic Orchestra on Saturday, April 24th at 7 pm for a lovely, moonlit evening of lovely classical music, movie favorites, and a Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes! A special treat will be “Bring Back The Music”, a beautiful composition from Yuma’s own David Adler.

DOE Announces $162 Million to Decarbonize Cars and Trucks

Details: Written by Green Liver Green Liver; Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today unveiled two funding opportunities totaling more than $162 million to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions among cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. The funding will support the next stage of the SuperTruck initiatives—aimed at electrifying freight trucking—along with efforts to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and lower emissions for on- and off-road vehicles.

Día del Niño Drive-Thru Celebration

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 15 April 2021 15 April 2021

Somerton, Arizona - Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) at the Somerton Library! On Saturday, April 24th, the library will host a drive-thru program from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for families with children of all ages. This event features a chance for everyone to wave to Booker Bear and Orchid the Mermaid while remaining in their vehicles.

Water Recreation Safety

Details: Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Now that warmer temperatures have arrived, for many Yumans water recreation is a common cure for the heat. Yuma has some great water recreation and we would like to take this time to pass along some water safety reminders.

Deadline for payment on past-due city services bills is Thursday, April 15

Details: Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - The deadline for payment of past-due city services bills is Thursday, April 15. Customers need to have their accounts paid in full to avoid interruption of service.

Eligible blood donors urged to give: Lowest donor turnout since pandemic’s start

Details: Written by American Red Cross American Red Cross; Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021

Yuma, Arizona - Last week the American Red Cross saw the lowest blood donor turnout since the pandemic began more than a year ago. As the nation transitions to a new, hopeful phase of this devastating pandemic, blood donations remain essential to the health of our communities.