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Yuma jobless rate still climbing
The newest unemployment report had some grim news for Yuma County, with the local jobless rate continuing to climb.According to monthly report, released Thursday by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Yuma County's unemployment rate for October was... Full story
EDITH ABOUL-HOSN (foreground) demonstrates several floor moves to Sarah Haynes (left) and Kendall Gurrero during a pole dancing fitness class Friday evening.
Businesswoman opens pole dancing studio in Yuma
Right, left, right. Grab the pole, hook your leg and spin. It's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, a pole fitness workout can be challenging. California businesswoman Edith Aboul-hosn founded From Mind to Body Pole Fitness, a company that offers... Full story
City considering private company to collect sales tax revenue
In the face of sharp reductions in state auditors to collect the city's sales tax revenue, the city of Yuma is looking into the possibility of having a private company take on the job. Because of the state's budget crisis, the Arizona Department of... Full story
RUSTED, WEATHERED wind machines stand idle on land on which an orchard stood south of County 17th Street between Avenue 1E and 2E. The land might some day be the site of the Estancia housing development. The Yuma City Council voted 5-2 in favor of a land use amendment that will pave the way for the project.
Council OKs land use amendment
A public hearing on a proposed 3,700-acre master planned development on the mesa brought out a crowd to Wednesday evening's Yuma City Council. And a lot of those people had something to say about the plans for Estancia. After listening to 23... Full story
Judge supports APS rate hike
An administrative law judge in Phoenix has recommended Arizona Public Service Co. be granted the electricity rate increase it has been seeking since March 2008.The Arizona Corporation Commission will make the final decision on the rate hike. The... Full story
A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGN at 592 E. 16th St. informs westbound traffic about an alternate route to gain access to several businesses that are currently not accessible because left-hand turns are not allowed. The sign is necessary while work continues on the widening of 16th Street between the Yuma Palms Regional Center and Arizona Avenue.
More business signs OK'd in road construction zones
In recognition that businesses in construction zones are suffering, the city has adopted a policy allowing them to place additional temporary signage to attract customers.By administrative order, the change in the city's temporary sign ordinance... Full story
LISA MEDINA GAINED HER EXPERIENCE in the construction industry on a variety of jobs that included safety officer, electrical work and heavy equipment operator, before forming her own company.
Woman builds career in construction
Lisa Medina doesn't look like a construction worker with her petite build, designer jeans, manicure and high heels.And her office, one she designed herself, definitely has a feminine touch with comfy furniture, modern artwork, a Raggedy Ann doll and... Full story
Business Licenses 11-15-09
Business licenses issued recently by the city of Yuma include:• Katrol Construction, out of county, Walker & Sons Inc., contractors.• Fencemasters Inc., 3011 E. 43rd St., contractors.• Cassie Marie, 2112 E. San Marcos Drive,... Full story
Agriculture Glance 11-15-09
Field irrigation workshopA field irrigation workshop and demonstration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center, 6425 W. 8th St.Topics will include on-farm irrigation management,... Full story
THE MOST POPULAR RADISH variety in the United States is the familiar small red one found in some Yuma-area fields.
Crop of the Week: Radish
• Radishes are grown in the Yuma area as part of the winter vegetable production programs.• As many area gardeners know, radishes are known to tolerate many soil and environmental conditions and can reach maturity in as little as 20 days... Full story
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