Good morning, Yuma.

Jose Landeros of Royalty Barber Studio will open a special sensory studio at 1799 South 1st Ave behind the Staples on May 10 at 6 p.m.—the new space is designed to offer a flexible, calming haircut experience for kids with autism and sensory sensitivities.

He said he will not force a child to sit in the chair and will let kids choose a spot where they feel comfortable.

Rural Metro Fire and BLM battled a 1,000-foot by 50-foot brush fire near Joe Henry Park in Yuma on Tuesday after receiving a call at noon—no one was injured and no structures were damaged as BLM checked for hotspots and investigated the cause.

A Yuma local, Jose Sanchez, said that on a border crossing he had 400 pesos and an honorary coin taken by Mexican National Guard troops—stopping him for playing music while visiting his sick mother—and later recovered his items—prompting him to urge others to file complaints to prevent similar issues.

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office identified Jose Martinez, 52, and Jose Guevara, 48, as the victims of a double homicide near Wall Lane and Somerton Avenue on Tuesday — a third man who was shot drove himself to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College in Yuma has opened Fall registration for four Fortinet Cybersecurity certification courses that run from August 17 to December 11 in the Fernandez Family Fortinet Cyber Security Lab—students will gain hands-on training to secure networks against viruses and external attacks.

County leaders presented a $548 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 to 2026 at Tuesday’s meeting, outlining plans to fund key projects such as expanding health facilities, completing a new administration building, and building a south county transfer site to reduce illegal dumping. Yuma County Administrator Ian McGaughey said the proposal is designed to improve services without raising taxes and aims to keep the county stable for the future.

Truffle is a 4-year-old spayed American pit bull terrier weighing 50 pounds who is housebroken, enjoys walks, and gets along well with people and other dogs.

The Humane Society of Yuma is hosting the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event with reduced adoption fees of $70 or less through May 15 — offering local families a chance to give her a forever home.

Family Roller Skate Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kennedy Skate Rink — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of roller skating in the fresh air with family-friendly vibes.