Yuma News
Martial arts instructor Francisco “Taco Sensei” Aguilar to demonstrate basic karate
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- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Yuma County, Arizona - Learn karate and self-defense at Yuma County Libraries! Martial arts instructor Francisco “Taco Sensei” Aguilar will demonstrate basic karate moves and self-defense techniques June 8th-29th.
State Department Terrorist Designations of the Tariq Gidar Group and Jama'at ul Dawa al-Qu'ran
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- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated both the Tariq Gidar Group (TGG) and Jama’at ul Dawa al-Qu’ran (JDQ) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under section 1(b) of Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign entities determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.
City open swim programs return for summer with opening this weekend
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 25 May 2016 25 May 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Calling all swimmers! The City of Yuma officially begins its summer open swim programs at various City pools with the opening of the Valley Aquatic Center this weekend.
City Hall closing, trash pickups altered around Memorial Day
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 24 May 2016 24 May 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma City Hall will be closed Monday, May 30 for observance of Memorial Day.
Guyana Golden Jubilee - 50th Anniversary
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 24 May 2016 24 May 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join the families, communities, and leaders of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana in celebrating their country’s Golden Jubilee anniversary of independence.
USDA resumes biomass incentives
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- Published: 24 May 2016 24 May 2016
Washington, DC - The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that incentives resume this month for farmers and foresters who grow and harvest biomass for renewable energy and biobased products. The funds come through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Somerton Youth Activities
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- Published: 24 May 2016 24 May 2016
Somerton, Arizona - Children of all ages are invited to the Somerton Library for summer reading crafts, programs, and fun! There is no charge to attend any program.