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Beginning July 29, we will have construction updates happening outside of our Emergency Department area, limiting parking in this area. Please note:

• Patient drop off areas to the Emergency Department and Labor and Delivery will remain open – these areas are not impacted

• Additional parking will be available in front of the Administrative Building (signage will direct you to this location)

• If you have questions about where to park, please ask a security guard, located at the entrance of the Emergency Room or Labor & Delivery or a member of our staff.

• If you need assistance with transportation from parking to the building, please contact a shuttle driver during business hours at 928-336-2400)

We appreciate your patience as we work on these improvements!

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the City of Somerton will hold its election. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Somerton Community Center, located at 805 W. Main Street.

Don't miss your chance to cast your vote!

For more information, please visit the Yuma County website: https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/gove.../voter-election-services

In progress

District One Open House Schedule

After 6 years of being forward deployed in the Mediterranean, 19 countries, 48 ports of calls visited, over 167,000 nautical miles travelled, the USNS Yuma has returned to Norfolk, VA.

As of 11:10 a.m.

Today at approximately 4am, Rural Metro Fire Engine 10 responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in the area of Ironwood Dr and 37th St. Upon arrival, crews found a single vehicle fully involved endangering a single story residence. Crews quickly deployed a hose line and extinguished the fire. The fire was kept to the vehicle with no damage to the nearby home. No injuries were reported.

The Arizona Corporation Commission, in conjunction with Yuma County, is providing two options to participate in the Public Comment Meetings scheduled in the Foothills Water & Sewer, LLC rate application case. The utility is proposing adjustments to its rates and charges for its water and wastewater divisions. Customers may participate in the Public Comment Meetings over the phone or in-person/virtual. The in-person/virtual opportunity is an additional option for customers in this case, allowing the public to gather at a physical location in Yuma and virtually participate in the live proceeding and with the presiding Administrative Law Judge through WebEx.

Public Comment will be taken at the following dates and times:
Monday, July 29, 2024

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. or until the last speaker has concluded, whichever occurs later.

To provide public comments over the phone, call

1-877-309-3457, and use code: 24601833204 # #

In-person at Foothills Library

13226 E. South Frontage Road, Yuma, AZ 85367

(Comments will be broadcast via WebEx)

Monday, August 5, 2024

10:00 a.m., prior to the beginning of the first day of hearing.

To provide public comments over the phone, call

1-877-309-3457, and use this code: 24601833204 # #

In-person at Foothills Library

13226 E. South Frontage Road, Yuma, AZ 85367 and at the Commissions Office in Tucson.


(Comments will be broadcast via WebEx)

The Hearing is scheduled to take place in August, and customers will have an opportunity to provide public comment at the beginning of the first day of the hearing.

The Commission will impose a 3-minute time limit per speaker to ensure that everyone who desires to speak has an opportunity to do so. The time may be extended at the discretion of the presiding Administrative Law Judge.

All documents relating to this rate application case can be found in the Commission’s online docket at edocket.azcc.gov and entering Docket No. WS-21182A-23-0292. For more information or questions about the hearing, please email Nicole Garcia, Public Information Officer for the Arizona Commission, at [email protected] or contact the Hearing Division at (602) 542-4250.

Please join us at 9 a.m.

Good afternoon Yuma, if you need to rehome your pet please try posting it on "Home to Home." Home to Home is a website where you can search for animals you would like to adopt or you can share your animal if you need to find it a new home. You can visit Home to Home using this link. https://home-home.org/shelter/hsoyuma/

There's a motorcycle accident at 8th St and 4th Ave. Please use caution in the area.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Case: 2024-42601

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at about 4:03 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault in the 1600 block of W. 8th Street.

Responding officers located a 33-year-old male with gunshot injuries. The investigation showed the male victim was walking westbound on 8th Street when he was shot. The male victim received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment. Investigations arrived on scene and took over the case.

There were no other injuries reported. There are no suspects in custody at this time.

This is still an active investigation.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. Remember, if your information leads to an arrest, you may receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.

Information Released By: Sergeant Lori Franklin

There's a mobile home on fire in El Prado Estates off Highway 95.

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at about 2:00 pm, the Yuma Fire Department received a mutual aid request from California authorities regarding a Strike Team deployment to the “Park Fire” burning near Chico, CA. The fire is zero percent contained right now and has already burned over 239,000 acres. An Engine and 4 YFD personnel left Yuma at 3:00 am this morning, to meet in Imperial County, CA with other members of the Imperial Valley Strike Team.



A Strike Team consists of several firefighting apparatus with personnel and a team leader drawn from various departments. A team will normally stay together through their deployment. Due to the equipment and training of our personnel, they are usually assigned to structure protection duties in neighborhoods. Although deployed personnel are prepared to be gone for up to 2 weeks, we hope that they will not be needed for that long.



Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The last time YFD personnel were deployed with a strike team or task force was in July of 2023 to the “Rabbit Fire” in Riverside County, CA.





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Taking drugs off the streets! Thanks to agents, 88 pounds of co***ne worth approximately $560k are off the streets and a drug smuggler is behind bars. Agents stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 near Blythe, California Tuesday and discovered multiple packages of co***ne hidden inside the vehicle. The smuggler, a 37-year-old U.S citizen, and the drugs were turned over to another agency.

A Yuma Police Department officer was attempting to place a suspect under arrest in the area of the 1600 Block of South 4th Avenue. During the arrest, the suspect pulled away and struck the officer, causing injuries. While driving eastbound on 16th Street, civilian Juan “Rick” Ramirez observed the officer engaging the suspect.

Mr. Ramirez immediately diverted and crossed all lanes of traffic, driving through a dirt lot to assist the officer. Once on scene, Mr. Ramirez asked the officer if he needed assistance, to which the officer said yes. Mr. Ramirez provided aid, which allowed for the suspect to be placed in handcuffs.

Because of Mr. Ramirez’s quick thinking and his disregard for his on safety, he was awarded the Yuma Police Department’s Certificate of Recognition.

Thank you, Mr. Ramirez!

Rural Metro Fire crews are responding to report of a residential fire in the area of W 16th St and S Dora Ave. Please avoid the area.

updated with press release:

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Case: 2024-42601

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at about 4:03 p.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault in the 1600 block of W. 8th Street.

Responding officers located a 33-year-old male with gunshot injuries. The investigation showed the male victim was walking westbound on 8th Street when he was shot. The male victim received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment. Investigations arrived on scene and took over the case.

There were no other injuries reported. There are no suspects in custody at this time.

This is still an active investigation.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. Remember, if your information leads to an arrest, you may receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.

Information Released By: Sergeant Lori Franklin

Congrats to LauriQui Escobedo, this week's cat shirt Friday winner!