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Yuma jobless rate still climbing

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER, AND HOWARD FISCHER, CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES

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

Businesswoman opens pole dancing studio in Yuma

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

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

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

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

Council OKs land use amendment

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

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

FROM STAFF AND AP REPORTS

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

More business signs OK'd in road construction zones

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

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

Woman builds career in construction

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

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

Crop of the Week: Radish

BY KURT NOLTE, UA AG AGENT

• 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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