Yuma News
2018 was a great year for Food Tank
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- Written by Katherine Walla, Natalie Quathamer, Arden Kelley, and Amanda Cather Katherine Walla, Natalie Quathamer, Arden Kelley, and Amanda Cather
- Published: 01 January 2019 01 January 2019
Washington, DC - 2018 was a great year for Food Tank. We hosted ground-breaking Summits, innovative events, and global discussions about the food system in Senegal, Italy, Russia, and across the United States. We published the book Nourished Planet, and met many of our members and readers in person! And we started the Food Talk podcast.
Head-on Vehicle Collision 8th Street and Avenue A
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 01 January 2019 01 January 2019
Yuma, Arizona - Last night at about 10:30 p.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to a head-on vehicle collision in the intersection of 8th Street and Avenue A.
Gadget Day
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 01 January 2019 01 January 2019
Yuma, Arizona - Need help with your mobile device? Visit the Heritage Library on Tuesday, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 2:00 p.m. for Gadget Day! Bring your cell phone, tablet, eReader, or laptop and your questions to the Heritage Library and let one of our experts help you figure it out!
Snakes live in the desert
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 01 January 2019 01 January 2019
Yuma, Arizona - You live in the desert. Snakes live in the desert. At some point, you will most likely meet one another. What will you do? On Saturday, January 5th, wildlife management scientist Amber Monson will teach you how to prepare for your inevitable snake encounter.
Furry heroes of the Arizona Department of Corrections - K-9 unit matters
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 December 2018 30 December 2018
Wellton, Arizona - On Thursday, January 10th, learn more about the furry heroes of the Arizona Department of Corrections at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellton Library! DOC officers will discuss the types of dogs selected, how dogs are trained, and what tasks they’re trained to perform as part of the DOC’s K-9 unit. Watch one of the dogs in action with an officer.
Microsoft Word 101
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 December 2018 30 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Want to learn how to create documents? On Wednesday, January 9th, the Heritage Library is hosting Microsoft Word 101 at 3:00 p.m. Learn basic features such as creating, editing, saving, and printing documents. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library laptops!
Safety resolutions to consider for 2019
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 30 December 2018 30 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Fire Department has responded to over 15,037 emergency calls for service so far in 2018. Many of these calls were for preventable injuries. For 2019, make a “Resolution for Safety” and think about what you can do to make the coming year a safer one for you and your family. Preventable injuries occur on the street, at home, and at work.