Good morning Yuma! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a fired Yuma cheer coach just got her license back.
- How safe is your Yuma home from hidden drowning hazards?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 104 and low of 84 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 103, low: 83.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 105 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Yuma-area coach fired after protecting bullied student gets teaching credentials back (kpho.com) — A Yuma-area cheer coach and teacher fired by the Yuma Union High School District has regained her Arizona teaching credentials after a state investigation found the district's allegations incomplete and inaccurate. Alyssa Plaza, who says she was trying to protect a bullied male cheerleader, received only a letter of censure for contacting students during the probe and now plans to return to local classrooms and athletics.
• Yuma Families Encouraged to Make Water Safety a Priority (signalsaz.com) — Families in Yuma are being urged to tighten water safety at home, with local health officials stressing constant supervision, barriers, and CPR training to prevent child drownings. The Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance highlights age-specific risks, from pools to bathtubs and buckets, and points residents to YumaAZ.gov/WaterSafety for local classes, programs, and resources.
📸 Around Yuma
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 1 - Somerton at San Luis : Softball & Wrestling →
Somerton Middle School Somerton, AZ 85350
3:15 pm Thursday September 3 - Centennial at Somerton : Softball & Wrestling →
Somerton Middle School Somerton, AZ 85350
3:15 pm - Calipatria Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
5:00 pm Tuesday September 8 - Somerton at Crane : Softball & Wrestling →
Somerton Middle School Somerton, AZ 85350
3:15 pm Thursday September 10 - Valley Vista Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm Monday September 14 - Imperial Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm Thursday September 17 - Agua Fria Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Somerton →
Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton
6:00 pm Tuesday September 22 - Apollo Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm Friday September 25 - Cibola Varsity Football @ Somerton →
Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton
7:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Gila Ridge Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm Friday October 16 - Race #1 Season Opener →
Cocopah Speedway, 3450 W County 15th St, Somerton
6:00 pm Saturday October 17 - Race #2 Saturday Night Thunder →
Cocopah Speedway, 3450 W County 15th St, Somerton
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On a recent trip up around the Grand Canyon, my wife decide to walk around checking out some of the Navajo arts and jewelry stands.
At one stand, while looking at some very nice turquoise bracelets and necklaces, the Navajo lady running that particular stand noticed the large… (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills) - Hello, I am a full-time resident in the Foothills.
I was a teacher for 7 dealers in California. I am now retired. I have been trained by Brother, Baylock, Janome, Pfaff, and Bernina. I also taught… (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills)
- Raley's Supermarkets posted a job opening for 124 - Food City Produce Clerk - 16th St & Avenue B in Yuma. Apply here.
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerton
- Toro Pride: Somerton High unveils monument (yumasun.com)
- Yuma coach fired after protecting bullied student gets teaching credentials back (azfamily.com)
San Luis
- Voter registration deadline for Nov. 3 election nears (yumasun.com)
Ajo
- Pima County approves $830,000 in federal grants to improve 'neglected' Ajo airport (kjzz.org)
- Storm chances dwindle after Monday as highs fall slightly below average to start week (kgun9.com)
Ok Yuma! 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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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