🌱 Air Quality Control Renewal Permit Comment Period + El Oz

Get on up, Yuma! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 82 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. The public comment period for Vulcan Asphalt LLC's permit renewal ends on Jun. 9. The Air Quality Control Renewal Permit is required for the company to continue operating its Yuma Hot-Mix Asphalt plant. Comments can be submitted by mail and electronically by clicking the following link. (ADEQ)
2. A Yuma High School graduate has published a new book titled "El Oz." The story is a tribute to activist Dolores Huerta and pays homage to author David Damian Figueroa's Yuma farmworker family. The book is filled with magic, subtle lessons, and familiar locations. (KAWC)
3. Yuma Regional Medical Center received a "D" grade in the Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades report. The list is published by The Leapfrog Group, an independent watchdog group that monitors healthcare facilities. The grade represents a score using 30 measurements of patient safety. (Patch)

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Today in Yuma:

• Conversational Spanish At Arizona Western College (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Yuma Fire Department responded to a small brush fire on Araby Rd. The hot dry conditions recently have allowed small fires to spread. (Facebook)
• The Yuma School District One received $23,992 for classroom materials during Teacher Appreciation Week. The funds will be used to support our children's education. (Facebook)
• A new work of art is on display in downtown Yuma. Witness "perpetua" next to the Yuma Art Center. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.