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Jury deliberations begin in the William and Rhonda Liddle AEA fraud trial

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

PHOENIX -- Final update 10 p.m. — The jury began its deliberations Thursday morning, the 13th day of the federal court trial of William and Rhonda Liddle. Each faces 68 counts of conspiracy, money laundering, wire transfer and fraud in a case ... Full story

Prosecution, defense rest in AEA fraud trial

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

PHOENIX — Final update 9:15 p.m. -- Jury deliberations are expected to begin Thursday morning after attorneys wrap up their final arguments in the federal court trial of William and Rhonda Liddle. The Liddles are on trial in U.S. District Cour... Full story

William Liddle takes stand in AEA fraud trial

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

PHOENIX -- Final update 9 p.m. — Taking the stand Tuesday in his defense against federal fraud charges, former AEA business lending official William Liddle testified that he was pressured into increasing business loans at the same time the cred... Full story

Realtor: Banks have no incentive to avoid foreclosure

BY DARREN DARONCO - SUN STAFF WRITER

In 2009, President Barack Obama unveiled a loan modification program designed to help struggling homeowners restructure their mortgages and keep their homes.But after nearly three years and billions of dollars later, homes across the country continue... Full story

Building permit issued for Lin’s Grand Buffet

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

A building permit has been issued for Lin's Grand Buffet at 1605 S. Pacific Ave., reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma deputy building official. The new restaurant will be more than 11,000 square feet.In other city building activity, Kircher reported:... Full story

New Taco Trail tour a hit with diners

BY MOLLY BLAKE - SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

It took only two words and Karen Pittman was hooked. Sporting a bubble gum pink top and a mod, short haircut, the winter visitor pumped her fist in the air in celebration.“Mango margaritas,” said Pittman, her mahjong-tile bracelet clackin... Full story

Crop of the Week: Lolla Rossa

• Lolla Rossa is among the crops harvested in the Yuma area for the baby leaf salad industry. There are more than 5,000 acres of mixed baby leaf greens produced in the Yuma area.• Lolla Rossa is a deeply curled loose leaf lettuce variety wi... Full story

Super Bowl no longer a single-screen event

BY JENNIFER VANSTON - DIGITAL CANDY

Super Bowl 2012 is starting in a few hours and the excitement in the air is electric … literally.   Larger than ever before, the behavior of the nation has changed from the traditional Super Bowl party sitting around a large-screen TV to... Full story

YPG enters new year at highest work level ever

The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground has been a fixture of Yuma County for nearly 70 years, starting operations in 1943 as a mechanized infantry training center and test site. Ensuing decades saw the proving ground grow both in complexity and size. Toda... Full story

Business Glance 2-5-12

BY JOYCE LOBECK - SUN STAFF WRITER

Statewide food driveIn honor of the Arizona Centennial, ABC15 and Fry's Food Stores are joining forces for the 100-Ton Food Drive. The statewide effort aims to gather 100 tons of food to help hungry Arizona families during February.People can partici... Full story

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