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🌱 Patch AM: What this weekend’s tropical storm means for Yuma’s week ahead

And check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Yuma Patch calendar

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Monday October 12th Patch AM (Nan A.)

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:

  • What this weekend's tropical storm means for Yuma's week ahead
  • How PPEP's late founder reshaped education opportunities across Yuma County.
  • What Yuma's mayor could gain from Arizona's U.S. Space Academy bid.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nan A.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking recap from Tropical Storm Rachel (kyma.com) — Tropical Storm Rachel drenched Yuma and Yuma County with heavy rain, flooding, lightning and strong winds, with more showers and chilly below-normal temperatures possible into early next week. Meteorologists are tracking additional rain chances through Tuesday, plus another round of strong gusty winds by Friday, while air quality alerts and storm totals highlight just how intense this weekend's weather has been for local residents.
   

• PPEP TEC mourns the passing of Its founder, Dr. John David Arnold (yumasun.com) — Educational pioneer Dr. John David Arnold, who founded PPEP and helped bring GED classes, job training, and other services to Yuma County, has died at 84. His legacy includes PPEP TEC High School campuses in San Luis and Somerton, plus YouthBuild and microbusiness programs that continue expanding opportunities for local youth, families, and small businesses.
   

• Katie Hobbs creates Arizona U.S. Space Academy Steering Committee (ktar.com) — Arizona is launching a steering committee to compete for the proposed U.S. Space Academy, and Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls has a seat at the table. His involvement means Yuma's interests could be represented as state leaders, universities, and industry experts craft a pitch that might bring major space-related education, jobs, and investment to Arizona.
   

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  • kittens need homes.
    They've been trapped just a few days ago and becoming friendly already. If you're interested please call or text 619-806-1580 (Nextdoor Southgate)
  • Happy Birthday,Tammy M lilttle c Big C ollough.
    You have been the shoulders that carry, good and bad days,ol plenty,tough as nails,thru all your ails,and young lady, you had many, Its been 32 years… (Nextdoor Saguaro Estates)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Yuma. Apply here.
  • Yuma County Arizona posted a job opening for Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master (Grade 16) in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somerton

  • Severe thunderstorm warning in place for Imperial County Saturday evening (sacbee.com)

San Luis

  • Comings & Goings: Reforme Sculpt Studio, Aura Grace Medical Group and Radiant Adult Medical Group and Yuma Wash and Fold Laundry Service (yumasun.com)
  • Yuma County preps for weekend storms (kyma.com)
  • Woman accused of trying to smuggle man through port (yumasun.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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