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In today's newsletter:

  • Yuma police seek tips after young man's gravesite vandalized twice
  • Yuma County issues new Level 2 sex offender alert for Somerton
  • How MCAS Yuma just earned top honors from the President

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: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine; record-tying heat, temps: high: 106, low: 80.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Yuma mother speaks out after son's gravesite was vandalized twice (kyma.com) — A Yuma mother is urging accountability after her son Danny Garcia's gravesite was vandalized twice, including incidents filmed and shared on social media. The Yuma Police Department stresses that damaging a grave is a felony and asks anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about the vandalism to contact investigators immediately.
   

2. Level 2 sex offender notification issued for Somerton resident (yumasun.com) — Yuma County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 2 sex offender notification for 58-year-old Miguel Angel Cabrera Rios, now living on South Lime Avenue in Somerton, and urges residents to stay informed through its OffenderWatch alerts. Officials stress the information is for community safety, not harassment, and ask anyone with concerns about criminal activity to contact the sheriff's office directly.
   

3. MCAS Yuma receives Commander-in-Chief Award (kyma.com) — Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has earned the prestigious 2026 Commander-in-Chief's Award for installation excellence, highlighting the base's impact on both local life and Marine Corps aviation. Leaders credit Marines and civilian workers in Yuma for safer operations, major training support, and innovative management that drew presidential recognition and a personal letter from the president.
   

4. Why Arizona officials now urge leaving pets at home for Mexico trips (azfamily.com) — Arizona wildlife officials in Yuma are warning residents who travel to Mexico to leave their pets at home as the New World screwworm parasite spreads closer to the state. Because the pest can infect livestock, pets, and rarely people, they recommend veterinary inspections and treatments for any animals that must cross the border and urge quick vet care if infestation is suspected.
   

5. EVelution Energy Secures USCIS Approval For Up To $64.8 Million EB-5 Financing (pulse2.com) — A large solar-powered cobalt processing facility planned for Yuma County has secured federal approval to pursue up to $64.8 million in EB-5 financing, moving the project closer to construction. Combined with Opportunity Zone funding and potential Export-Import Bank backing, the $450 million plant could eventually supply a significant share of U.S. cobalt demand and bring substantial investment and jobs to the area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors....
    we just had a beautiful porcelain doll and a number of new comforters and duvets contributed to the flea market! Also some beautiful coiled wax… (Nextdoor Palo Verde)
  • To all of my friends and neighbors be safe out there on Wensday and Friday all day don't go out unless you have to because we will be under extreme heat warning for two days but watch out for on Sunday the 11th we will be getting hit with a thunder
    storm on Wednesday and Friday our temps will be in the triple digits they will be 103 to 107 so please be safe out their (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Yuma. Apply here.
  • JCPenney posted a job opening for Cashier - Yuma Palms S/C in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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