🌱 Senate Hopeful Mick McGuire Visits Yuma + 7th District Candidates

Happy Thursday, Yuma! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. U.S. Senate candidate Mick McGuire visited Yuma again yesterday to host a campaign fundraiser. McGuire, who has nearly four decades of political experience, spoke with local leaders about issues affecting the Yuma area, including immigration, water issues, and agriculture. He is one of eight other candidates competing in the Republican primaries, which will be decided on Aug. 2, 2022. (KYMA)
2. Meet the candidates who are running to represent Arizona's newly-formed 7th Congressional District. Incumbent Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D), who took office in 2003, is seeking re-election. First-time political candidate Luis Pozzolo (R) is aiming to defeat Grijalva by focusing on law enforcement, small businesses, and immigration. The 7th District replaces the 3rd Congressional District in the southwestern part of the state and covers parts of six Arizona counties, including Yuma. (AZ Central)
3. Antonio Payne, the 26-year-old Yuma man who was arrested last week in connection with a January 2022 home break-in and assault, has been formally charged by the court with one count of sexual assault and two counts of second-degree burglary. He made his first court appearance on Friday, where a $200,000 cash-only bond was set, and appeared again on Tuesday to be charged. According to court reports, Payne allegedly committed these acts against a female victim in her home in the presence of her child. (KYMA)

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Today in Yuma:

• The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair At Yuma County Fairgrounds (Mar. 29-Apr. 3)
• Women's History Month Tea Party At Sonoran Pueblo Event Center (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Yuma is hiring! This week's job openings at the City include Lifeguard, Swim Lesson Instructor, Pool Manager, Fire Inspector, Assistant Director of Engineering, and more. Learn more and apply here. (Facebook)
• Beginning Saturday, Apr. 2, the Heritage Library will host storytime every Saturday at 10:10 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities! (Facebook)
• Yuma Regional Medical Center Primary Care, San Luis will be closed today, Mar. 31, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. so the team can attend a ceremony honoring three YRMC Primary Care - San Luis providers who are being recognized for their service to the community. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.