Yuma News
FDA’s increased inspections of medical device manufacturers and targeted risk-based approach
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- Written by Deborah Kotz Deborah Kotz
- Published: 21 November 2018 21 November 2018
Washington, DC - “As medical device manufacturing has become an increasingly global enterprise, the FDA has taken forceful action to increase inspections of medical device firms, especially those located in foreign countries. Over the past decade, we’ve increased the annual number of international device inspections by 243 percent taking into account that quality system issues are more likely to occur in firms located overseas,” said Jeffrey Shuren, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
Game for the 21st Century - Adulting is hard
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 21 November 2018 21 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Just in time for the holidays, Hasbro has introduced a gift for those millennials in your life-- an updated version of its time-honored board game, Monopoly, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. The new version of the game is called, simply, Monopoly for Millennials and it focuses, not on amassing real estate but on pop culture experiences such as eating at a vegan restaurant and attending a music festival.
Watch what you Heat
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 21 November 2018 21 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - According to the National Fire Protection Association, Cooking equipment was the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, causing 48% of home fires that resulted in 21% of the home fire deaths and 45% of the injuries.
Theft of copper Multiple cases
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 20 November 2018 20 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Between November 5th and November 19h, 2018 we have received 10 reports of water control valves and copper pipes being taken from non-residential buildings. There may be more that have not been reported. There is no specific area in town that this is taking place, but the victims are all businesses and one school.
City Heritage Festivals to host Christmas Lighting on Main Street
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 20 November 2018 20 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma Heritage Festivals invites all to the Christmas Lighting on Main Street in Historic Downtown Yuma 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. The event includes an official lighting ceremony by Deputy Mayor Gary Knight, holiday performances, arts and crafts vendors, face painting, a kids' zone, as well as a hot chocolate and festive spirits bar hosted by the Yuma Art Center.
Aggravated Luring Minor Sexual Exploitation
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 20 November 2018 20 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Sunday, November 18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., 30 year old Matthew Sanchez thought he was going to meet up with a 13 year old female for a sexual encounter. When Sanchez arrived at the Loves Truck Stop, located at 2931 E. Gila Ridge Road, he was met by a member of “Truckers Against Predators” instead.
Students to perform at Classical Guitar Night
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 20 November 2018 20 November 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Solo and ensemble performances will be a part of Classical Guitar Night at Arizona Western College on Monday, Dec. 3.