Yuma News

Gold Medal Packing Inc. Recalls Veal Products Due to Possible E. coli O26 and O45 Contamination

Details: Written by USDA USDA; Published: 24 December 2016 24 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 yesterday.

FDA approves first drug for spinal muscular atrophy

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 24 December 2016 24 December 2016

Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Spinraza (nusinersen), the first drug approved to treat children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare and often fatal genetic disease affecting muscle strength and movement. Spinraza is an injection administered into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord.

NIST Guide Provides Way to Tackle Cybersecurity Incidents with Recovery Plan, Playbook

Details: Written by Jennifer Huergo Jennifer Huergo; Published: 24 December 2016 24 December 2016

Washington, DC - "Defense! Defense!” may be the rallying cry from cybersecurity teams working to thwart cybersecurity attacks, but perhaps they should be shouting “Recover! Recover!” instead. Attackers are increasingly racking up points against their targets, so the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the Guide for Cybersecurity Event Recovery to help organizations develop a game plan to contain the opponent and get back on the field quickly.

Fatality Collision - 4th Ave and 4th Street

Details: Written by YPD YPD; Published: 23 December 2016 23 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - This morning, at 09:14 AM, the Yuma Police Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision at 4TH Avenue and 4TH Street.

Busting Myths about the Metric System

Details: Written by Elizabeth Gentry Elizabeth Gentry; Published: 23 December 2016 23 December 2016

Washington, DC - This week is the 41st anniversary of the Metric Conversion Act, which was signed on December 23, 1975, by President Gerald R. Ford. Normally, we celebrate by sharing metric education resources, but this year I want to use the occasion to dispel some common misconceptions about the U.S. relationship with the metric system.

Yuma County Libraries Closed for New Year's Day

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 23 December 2016 23 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - The Main Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31st, and remain closed Monday, January 2nd, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Foothills Library will host Dungeons and Dragons

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 23 December 2016 23 December 2016

Yuma, Arizona - Join a quest to save the realm! On Saturday, January 7th, the Foothills Library will host Dungeons and Dragons, the iconic role playing game, at 2:00 p.m. New and experienced players are welcome. Characters will be provided, but custom ones can be made upon request prior to the event.