Recent News, Press Releases & Other Postings
There's a lot to know about our City and there's always a great deal going on. This page is where we will share the latest snippets of information with you from all of our departments.
- Record Number Of Participants Enjoy Parks And Recreation's Senior Games
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It won't match the hype, accomplishment or fervor experienced the past couple weeks in Vancouver, but for those enjoying a little competition in Yuma this winter, it was a record-setting year. Continued... 3/2/2010
- Yuma A "Tree City USA" For Third Time
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Honoring the City of Yuma for its commitment to community forestry, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has named Yuma a Tree City USA for the third consecutive year. Continued... 3/1/2010
- Fog Seal Program to Begin Monday
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The City of Yuma Streets division will begin its fog seal program Monday, March 15. It will last for several weeks. Continued... 3/12/2010
- Project Drive Safe!
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This week’s intersection will be 16th Street Construction Corridor and the target roadway is 32nd Street. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 3/12/2010
- Early Ballot Request Forms Coming
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Request forms for early ballots will be mailed the week of March 15 to all registered voters living within the City of Yuma. Continued... 3/12/2010
- Impaired Driving Checkpoint: Saint Patrick’s Day
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The Yuma Police Department, in an effort to provide for a safer community, will be conducting an impaired driving checkpoint on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2010. Continued... 3/11/2010
- Parks & Recreation Update for March 11, 2010
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Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 3/11/2010
- Statue Commemorating Historic Flight To Be Dedicated
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Pilot Robert G. Fowler, who in 1911 landed the first airplane ever to touch Arizona soil, will be honored in a statue to be dedicated at a special ceremony at noon Monday, March 15, at 195 S. 4th Ave. Continued... 3/11/2010
- City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
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Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week. Continued... 3/11/2010
- Road Report for March 11, 2010
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This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 3/11/2010
- Fire House Facts
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Sunday February 28, 2010 through Saturday March 6, 2010 Continued... 3/9/2010
- Census Campaign Warning
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The Yuma Police Department reminds the community to be vigilant during the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census campaign and to watch for potential census scams. Continued... 3/8/2010
- Bark Park Closed Due to Standing Water
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The City of Yuma's only off-leash park for dogs, the Bark Park, 1705 E. Palo Verde St., is closed temporarily due to recent rain and subsequently large amounts of standing water. Continued... 3/8/2010
- Neighborhood Cleanup Continues: Area 7
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Residents living in the area from 16th Street to 24th Street, from the East Main Canal to Pacific Avenue should start setting their unwanted items at the curb. Continued... 3/7/2010
- Aggravated Assault
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In the morning hours of 03-04-10, Winterhaven residents/brothers Manuel (20) and Armando Galindo (22) drove around the Yuma area and committed several acts of aggravated assault Continued... 3/5/2010
- Road Report for March 4, 2010
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This week’s update of City of Yuma road construction projects. Continued... 3/5/2010
- Parks & Recreation Update for March 4, 2010
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Weekly Parks & Recreation update. Continued... 3/5/2010
- UPDATE: Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place
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On 03-04-10 at 2052 hours Yuma Police and Fire personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at Avenue B and 13th Place. Continued... 3/5/2010
- Suspicious Death At The Lee Hotel
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On Thursday, March 4th, 2010, at 1703 hrs, the Yuma Police Department responded to the Lee Hotel at 390 S. Main Street for a female adult not breathing. Continued... 3/4/2010
- City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
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Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week. Continued... 3/4/2010
- Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place
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On 03-04-10 at 2055 hours a 50 year old white female was crossing Avenue B at 13th Place when she was struck by a south bound 2004 Honda passenger car driven by 27 year old black male traveling in the #2 lane. Continued... 3/4/2010
- Project Drive Safe!
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This week’s intersection will be 16th Street and Yuma Palms Parkway and the target roadway is Avenue C. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 3/4/2010
- Record Number Of Participants Enjoy Parks And Recreation's Senior Games
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It won't match the hype, accomplishment or fervor experienced the past couple weeks in Vancouver, but for those enjoying a little competition in Yuma this winter, it was a record-setting year. Continued... 3/2/2010
- Yuma A "Tree City USA" For Third Time
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Honoring the City of Yuma for its commitment to community forestry, the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has named Yuma a Tree City USA for the third consecutive year. Continued... 3/1/2010
- Muti-Use Pathway Cleared And Open
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The multi-use pathway adjacent to the East Main Canal is cleared and is open to all users following a break in work being done on the canal. Continued... 3/1/2010
- Neighborhood Cleanup Continues: Area 6 This Week
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City of Yuma residents living in the area from 16th Street to 24th Street, from the East Main Canal to the City's western boundaries (Area 6) should start setting their unwanted items at the curb. Continued... 2/28/2010
- Aggravated Assault at Local Hotel
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A 53 year old male resident of Idaho was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen by his 51 year old wife during a domestic disturbance. Continued... 2/27/2010
Older News Items
- 2/26/2010 Aggravated Assault
- 2/26/2010 Project Drive Safe!
- 2/25/2010 Parks & Recreation Update for February 25, 2010
- 2/25/2010 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XIII
- 2/25/2010 Road Report for February 25, 2010
- 2/25/2010 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
- 2/24/2010 2010 Senior Games Results Week 7
- 2/23/2010 2010 Senior Games Results Week 6
- 2/23/2010 Part Of Multi-Use Path Closed Until Friday
- 2/19/2010 Parks & Recreation Update for February 18, 2010
- 2/19/2010 Strong Arm Robbery Outside Red’s Bird Cage
- 2/18/2010 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
- 2/18/2010 Project Drive Safe!
- 2/18/2010 Road Report for February 18, 2010
- 2/17/2010 2010 Great Yuma Road Race 5K/10K Run and Fun Walk
- 2/17/2010 Aggravated Assault
- 2/16/2010 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XIII
- 2/16/2010 2010 Senior Games Results Week 5
- 2/14/2010 Neighborhood Cleanup Continues: Area 4 This Week
- 2/13/2010 Armed Robbery Near 8th Street And Magnolia
- 2/12/2010 Project Drive Safe!
- 2/11/2010 Bark Park Closed Due To Standing Water
- 2/11/2010 Parks & Recreation Update for February 11, 2010
- 2/11/2010 City's Annual Public Auction Feb. 27
- 2/11/2010 2010 Senior Games Results Week 4
- 2/11/2010 Road Report for February 11, 2010
- 2/11/2010 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
- 2/10/2010 Injury Accident At 11th Street And 5th Avenue
- 2/10/2010 Lock-Down At Crane Middle School
- 2/9/2010 City Declares Storm Disaster in Order to Recoup Funds
- 2/9/2010 2010 Senior Games Results - Bocce, Tennis Doubles & Basketball Longshot
- 2/8/2010 Neighborhood Cleanup Continues
- 2/8/2010 Fire House Facts
- 2/8/2010 Changes During Week Of Presidents Day
- 2/8/2010 Weekend Responses
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