Yuma, Arizona News

If there is any doubt why Arizona voters decided in the year 2000 to turn voter redistricting over to an independent commission, it is only necessary to look at what is happening in the Arizona Legislature now.The Independent Redistricting Commission... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/opinion/maps-76444-commission-independent.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:37:00 -0700

Pastor Mike Robertson is used to reading wedding vows, but usually he's got both feet on the ground when the couple say “I do.”Then a few years ago, Robertson was asked to marry a couple while drifting high above the treetops — in a hot-air... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/articles/balloon-76442-graham-wedding.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:59:00 -0700

On two occasions, when explosives went off, instead of heading away from the chaos and violence, Staff Sgt. Kasell “C.J.” Wiggins jumped straight into the destruction.Both times when improvised explosive devices struck Wiggins' team leader while... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/wiggins-76441-marine-marines.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:00 -0700

The city of Yuma at last has a policy to give local contractors an edge when competing for municipal contracts.But it may not be the last word on the subject that proved to be easier in concept than in reality.An ordinance adopted Wednesday by the... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/city-76429-local-preference.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:41:00 -0700

As part of his two-day trip to the Yuma Proving Ground, Maj. Gen. Genaro Dellarocco took the time to visit the city's two veterans care facilities on Friday. Dellarocco, who is YPG's commanding general, and from the Army Test and Evaluation Command... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/dellarocco-76440-care-veterans.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:18:00 -0700

SAN LUIS, Ariz. — A write-in candidate plans to run for the city council as a possible substitute for a San Luis woman whose level of English fluency caused her to be removed from the ballot.Juan Castillo, 34, filed nominating petitions with the... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/cabrera-76447-council-san.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:58:00 -0700

PHOENIX — A judge has slapped down efforts by lawmakers to help balance the budget by forcing more than 200,000 state, university and school employees to pay a larger share of pension contributions.In a ruling released Friday, Maricopa County... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/state-76448-system-workers.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:04:00 -0700

Nothing makes a pitcher happier than seeing his team put up some runs, which is why Kahana Neal was one happy camper Friday night.Arizona Western exploded for 10 runs in the first three innings of an 11-1 win over Glendale in the first game of the... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/sports/runs-76453-first-matadors.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:47:00 -0700

This will be the last you’ll hear from me before the Super Bowl. I haven’t hid my affection for Tom Brady. I want the Patriots to beat the Giants on Sunday — but not for Brady. And not to get revenge for the Patriots’ loss to New York in... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/sports/deck-76451-last-patriots.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:44:00 -0700

Attendees of the 20th Annual Yuma Area Prayer Breakfast bow their heads as Mayor Al Krieger delivers the opening prayer Friday morning at the Yuma Civic Center. The event is dedicated to creating a public awareness of the power and influence of... ...
Source: http://www.yumasun.com/news/prayer-76450-yuma-area.html
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:43:00 -0700