Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Yuma Fire Department and Rural Metro Fire are warning residents not to leave children in hot cars—especially after a Phoenix father was arrested last month on felony charges when his four children were found in a hot car.
Parks and Recreation will host the annual Father—Daughter Ball in Yuma on September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillton Garden Inn Pivot Point Conference Center—girls ages 4—12 will dance with their fathers or father figures in a semi-formal event featuring live music, a flower presentation, a keepsake photo, dinner, and dessert.
Housing America Corporations offers affordable housing for low-income families in Yuma and Somerton through homeownership and rental subsidies—Executive Director Yolanda Galindo said available options include 16 Orchard Street apartments, 32 del Pueblo apartments, 44 senior assisted living units, 42 Colorado Street apartments, and 24 Natal apartments, all maintained in safe, well-kept conditions.
🚧 Accidents
On Tuesday evening, a school bus caught fire on Interstate Eight near Araby Road—firefighters quickly put out the flames before they spread and no one was injured while officials investigated the propane issue to prevent future incidents.
🌲 Environment
Local growers in Yuma used electronic soil moisture sensors to measure water availability following Tuesday's HomeGrown report.
Expanded broadband will soon help them collect and analyze data for water conservation — a move that may reduce water waste in farmed areas.
🏛️ Government
Yuma Police Department received a bite suit from the K9 OPS Foundation to help train its K9 teams — the suit costs nearly $2,000 and improves safety for officers and decoys.
The foundation is hosting a restaurant takeover at Texas Roadhouse on 16th Street today from 3 to 10 p.m. to support local law enforcement.
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