Yuma News

USDA announces details of direct assistance program to farmers

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020

Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Go clone yourself

Details: Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi; Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020

Golden, Colorado - Working from home has become the new norm as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. And, says the Association of Mature American Citizens, companies have initiated compliance procedures that can be boring, such as video staff meetings using computer based services that allow multiple remote users to attend. But, as the saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way to have your meeting and your beer, too, using a “Clone Machine” app.

Injury Prevention for Seniors

Details: Written by EMS Week EMS Week; Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020

Yuma, Arizona - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury death. This could be something as simple as tripping in a parking lot or more serious incidents, like falling from a ladder or roof.

Report of shots fired 1200 Block of S. 8th Avenue

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020

Yuma, Arizona - On Monday, May 18th, at approximately 8:18 p.m., the Yuma Police Department responded to the 1200 Block of S. 8th Avenue for a report of shots fired.

Vaccine at ‘Warp Speed’? Let’s Think About It, Mr. President

Details: Written by Jane M. Orient, M.D. Jane M. Orient, M.D.; Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020

Tucson, Arizona - The idea of moving at “warp speed” probably resonates with Star Wars fans. A galactic empire is impossible if it takes 100 years for a signal, much less a warship, to move from one system to another at the universal speed limit, 186,000 miles per second, the speed of light.

May 17th through the 23th is National Emergency Medical Services Week

Details: Written by Mike Erfert Mike Erfert; Published: 18 May 2020 18 May 2020

Yuma, Arizona - 2020 is the 46th annual observation of EMS Week, with this year’s theme being “EMS Strong: Ready Today, Preparing for Tomorrow” emphasizing the cooperative 24/7 efforts needed to provide effective emergency medical response, support and enhance that response, and care for those who provide care to others.

House Fires Over the Weekend

Details: Written by YFD YFD; Published: 18 May 2020 18 May 2020

Yuma, Arizona - On Sunday May 17, at 2:45 am a fire in a garage was reported at 6096 East 47th Place. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found heavy smoke and flames coming from a 3-car garage at that location. Flames were coming through the roof and 2 vehicles were on fire in the driveway in front of the garage. All occupants were confirmed to be out of the home.