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Tuesday | Yuma Sun

Program accepts household hazardous waste, recyclables

Once again it is time to clean out the garage, storage shed and other nooks and crannies with the quarterly Yuma-area household hazardous waste day scheduled for this weekend.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Yuma Sun

Government offices closed Friday

Government offices around Yuma County will be off for the holiday Friday. Federal, state and county offices will observe the Fourth of July on Friday since the holiday falls on a Saturday.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Yuma Sun

Fireworks possession illegal, dangerous

With the Fourth of July falling on Saturday, law enforcement and fire officials want to remind the public that it is illegal in Arizona to set off fireworks.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Yuma Sun

Deputies nab suspected vehicle burglar

A Yuma man may face burglary charges following his arrest over the weekend on unrelated charges, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office said.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Yuma Sun

Somerton clinic gets stimulus funding

The Sunset Community Health Center in Somerton will receive almost $1 million in stimulus money, and Sunset CEO says the money will allow for a "major renovation," and allow for 2,400 additional patients.

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Yuma Sun

Second unexplained dog shooting under investigation

A second recent case of animal cruelty was uncovered in the Yuma area when a dog was found to have been shot to death on June 24, according to the Humane Society of Yuma.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Yuma Sun

Ex-educator indicted in child sex case

The former Gadsden superintendent arrested last week on suspicion of booking a child sex tour to Mexico has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Phoenix.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Yuma Sun

Educator arrested on sex charge is former Gadsden superintendent

A Tucson schools superintendent arrested in Yuma on suspicion of sexual exploitation of children was formerly the superintendent of the Gadsden Elementary School District.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Yuma Sun

Sexual offenders change addresses

Two convicted sex offenders have new addresses in Yuma County, the sheriff's office said.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Yuma Sun

Businesses, volunteers aid family fire victims

Local businesses are coming to the aid of Olga Navarette, whose home was destroyed by fire Tuesday.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Yuma Sun

Victim in Tuesday shooting identified

The man shot while standing in front of a Yuma residence early Tuesday morning has been identified as 19-year-old Enrique Luna of Somerton.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Yuma Sun

Killing of dog serious crime

As a longtime animal advocate, I am writing to commend you on Chris McDaniel's June 1 article headlined "Reward offered to find Somerton dog killer." I find it encouraging that the Yuma County Sheriff's Office is lending this crime the seriousness that it deserves.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Yuma Sun

Somerton firefighters give gift of life

Firefighters, police officers and other public safety employees were among those who rolled up their sleeves to save lives by donating blood on Tuesday morning.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Yuma Sun

Unsolved murder still under investigation

An investigation continues into the eight-month-old murder of a Yuma man found dead in a Jeep, and the sheriff's office is appealing to the public for help in finding the killer.

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Yuma Sun

Parent speaks out against $50,000 AVID training in San Diego

A concerned Yuma Elementary School District 1 parent expressed dismay for a planned teacher training conference he maintains should be allocated to the classroom instead, at the district's board meeting Tuesday.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

Yuma Sun

San Luis incentives catch supermarket's interest

Through the approval of an extension on impact fees, a supermarket chain has its eye on the city and may decide to open up a store here.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

KNSD-TV

Beaten, Stabbed and Left for Dead

A San Diego family is mourning the brutal murder of their loved one. The victim, Morteza Tajik, 55, was a local deliveryman for Napa Auto parts.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Yuma Sun

Fourth person sought in Somerton murder

A male juvenile has been identified by police as a fourth person sought in connection with the murder of a San Diego man in Somerton on Thursday.

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

Yuma Sun

Three suspects arrested in Someton murder

Somerton police have arrested three men in the killing of a San Diego man whose body was found lying on a Somerton street late last week.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Yuma Sun

Death in Somerton investigated as a homicide

Although limited information is available, the death of a man whose body was found on a Somerton street is being investigated as a possible homicide, police said.

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