Yuma News
Mumps
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 02 January 2017 02 January 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands — one of three pairs of saliva-producing (salivary) glands, situated below and in front of your ears. If you or your child contracts mumps, it can cause swelling in one or both parotid glands.
Haiti National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 01 January 2017 01 January 2017
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Haiti and its citizens on this day of national celebration as Haiti marks the 213th anniversary of its independence.
President Obama to Designate New National Monuments Protecting Significant Natural and Cultural Resources in Utah and Nevada
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 31 December 2016 31 December 2016
Washington, DC - President Obama will designate two new national monuments, protecting sacred sites, spectacular scenery, and important natural and cultural resources in the desert landscapes of southeastern Utah and southern Nevada. The creation of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah and the Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada follow years of robust public input from tribes, local elected officials, and diverse stakeholders, and draws from legislation introduced in Congress.
Gold Medal Packing Inc. Recalls Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 and O45 Contamination
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- Written by USDA USDA
- Published: 30 December 2016 30 December 2016
Washington, DC - Gold Medal Packing Inc., a Rome, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,607 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26 and O45, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
New Year’s Eve Weekend impaired driving detail
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 December 2016 30 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Police Department is conducting an impaired driving detail on Friday, December 30th, 2016 and Saturday, December 31st, 2016. Additional officers will be used to rove city streets looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. These DUI patrols are, in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers, all looking for the signs of an impaired driver behind the wheel.
New Year’s Eve safety
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 30 December 2016 30 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Every New Year’s Eve the Yuma Police Department responds to numerous reports of “shots fired” within the city limits. Some people discharge a firearm into the air to bring in the New Year. The Yuma Police Department would like to remind the community this is a felony offense and encourage anyone that witnesses this type of criminal activity to call the police department immediately.
Department of State Actions in Response to Russian Harassment
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 29 December 2016 29 December 2016
Washington, DC - The State Department today declared persona non grata 35 Russian officials operating in the United States who were acting in a manner inconsistent with their diplomatic or consular status. The Department also informed the Russian Government that it would deny Russian personnel access to two recreational compounds in the United States owned by the Russian Government.