🌱 Sinema Blasts Biden On Border + Lettuce Prices Increase

Happy Friday, people of Yuma! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 72 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

• Democratic U.S. Senator and chair of the U.S. Senate subcommittee on border management, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, criticized the Biden administration for not taking steps to stem the flow of migrants from the border. "The current flow is unsustainable," said Sinema after a roundtable discussion with those on the frontlines of the crisis. Officials from immigration and customs enforcement, border patrol, non-governmental and humanitarian aid organizations, as well as leaders from Sky Harbor International Airport and Greyhound Lines were among those in attendance. (KTAR)
• Lettuce prices have spiked due to fluctuating Arizona temperatures impacting the Yuma, AZ markets, says Mark McBride of Coastline Family Farms in Salinas, CA. The hotter than normal and cooler than normal weather conditions have caused smaller-sized iceberg and romaine lettuce which has increased the number of packages per carton, driving the price as high as $20 per pack. Fortunately, the quality has not been affected, McBride added. (Horti Daily)
• Weather officials have issued a wind advisory for Yuma, AZ, on Thursday, Mar. 10 between the hours of 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Friday, March 11th will see sunny skies with windy conditions. Residents can expect a high of 72 and a low of 42. Sunshine is expected for Saturday, March 12th with a high of 78 and a low of 47. Sunday will round out the weekend with mostly sunny skies with temperatures rising to 84 and falling to 51. (Yuma Patch)

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Today in Yuma:

• Shake, Rattle & Roll Elvis Tribute Performance At Yuma Civic Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Registration is now open for the Crazy 8's Math Club to be held at the Yuma County Main Library in April. Third to fifth graders are eligible for the 8-week program ending in May. (Facebook)
• The Yuma Police Department Special Operations Groups conducted a warrant apprehension detail that resulted in the arrest of 21 subjects, the recovery of two stolen vehicles, and the seizure of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine. The operation ran between February 22nd and Mar. 4 and concentrated on gathering intelligence and apprehending outstanding felony arrest warrant suspects associated with gangs. (Facebook)
• 7th Cooking Class with Chef Juan will be held Mar. 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Yuma Civic Center. The fee is $35 per person and is for adults over 21. (City of Yuma)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.