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Somerton, Arizona Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Somerton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why a Somerton car club jacket made this museum exhibit

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot with hazy sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 101, low: 67.
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arizona has long history of lowrider culture. New Tempe History Museum shows it off (kjzz.org) — Somerton gets a subtle spotlight in a new Tempe History Museum exhibit, where curator Marco Albarran displays his Somerton car club jacket alongside a cherry red lowrider and other memorabilia. The “Ranfla Vida” show traces Arizona’s Latino and Indigenous lowrider culture and runs in Tempe through December, offering Somerton residents a reason for a Phoenix-area day trip.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yuma Union District posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Softball 2026/2027 in Somerton. Apply here.
  • Jack in the Box, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Somerton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerton here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Luis

  • CPLC Family Assistance to host APS Crisis Bill Assistance event in San Luis, Arizona (kyma.com)
  • Study: Onvida Health has $1.5 billion economic impact in Yuma County (kawc.org)

Yuma

  • Local YUHSD seniors receive scholarships (kyma.com)
  • Yuma Students Lead the Way in Sustainable Farming Research (kyma.com)
  • Yuma Catholic falls short in 3A softball state championship against Tanque Verde (kyma.com)

Ok Somerton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Somerton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Somerton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.