Yuma News
Aggravated Assault update
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday July 5, 2016 at 7:53 p.m. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of domestic violence in the 800 block of S. Avenue C. During their contact, YCSO shot one subject who was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center with undisclosed injuries. The Deputy has no reported injuries.
FTC staff sends warning letters about anti-Zika claims
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- Written by Lesley Fair - FTC Lesley Fair - FTC
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Washington, DC - Mosquitoes aren’t just another picnic pest. They can carry serious diseases running the gamut from A to Zika virus. And just as illness can follow when mosquitoes infest, consumer injury can follow when ads are deceptive. The FTC staff just sent 10 warning letters about anti-Zika claims for wristbands, patches, stickers, and the like, reminding recipients that representations must be backed by proper proof.
Bi-Folkal kits
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma County Library District is pleased to announce the addition of Bi-Folkal kits to the library’s collection.
Book vs. Movie Club
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Teens and adults are invited to the Heritage Library on Saturday, August 20th, for the inaugural meeting of the Book vs. Movie Club. Each month, the group will read a selected title, then meet at the Heritage Library to watch the film and discuss the differences and similarities.
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 05 August 2016 05 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Share your love of books and reading! The Main Library Book Club will meet Saturday, August 20th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff. All are welcome to attend. The group will meet by the café area on the first floor.
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts:
Secretary Vilsack Announces $36.5 Million for Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops including floriculture. The grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.