Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
San Luis has unveiled new inclusive playground equipment at Joe Orduño Park, featuring a special swing, a carousel, and a bilingual communication board funded by a partnership with the Cocopah Tribe and Campesinos Sin Fronteras.
City leaders said a sensory play area will be built soon to further support children with special needs — a move that makes the park welcoming for every kid.
🎭 Culture
Arizona Western College will host a Catrinas and Catrines contest on October 30 in the 3C Breezeway on its Yuma campus to honor Día de los Muertos — the free event partners with the Consulate of Mexico and the Yuma County Arts and Cultural Group.
Contest participants must register in advance and check in at 2:30 p.m. in the Francis Morris Conference Room to compete for prizes of $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, and $100 for People’s Choice.
📰 Economy
Bubba's 33 opened its doors in Yuma as dozens of locals lined up early Monday at Centre Square on 16th Street — Fourth Avenue.
The restaurant hired 200 people to boost local jobs and support the economy.
🎉 Yuma Events
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YumaCon 2025
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Yuma Civic Center — All ages welcome, kids under 6 free — Embrace your inner geek with cosplay, gaming, and local vendors at Yuma's annual celebration of comics and pop culture.
Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.
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