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Economy down, drug abuse up
The downturn in the economy may be having an effect on the number of people using illicit drugs and abusing alcohol in Yuma County.According to Gordon Block, treatment director for Crossroads Mission, more people require their services than this...
Some frugal moms use cloth diapers to save money
With the economy in a downward spiral, some parents are sniffing out savings by jettisoning disposable diapers and switching to reusable cloth diapers for their kids. Danielle Tassin of Covington, La., has two kids in diapers, and the costs were...
With losses come opportunities
Amid the turmoil and job losses of the economic downturn, some have found opportunities.While Spherion closed its call center in Yuma, the ACT call center in San Luis, Ariz., is hoping to hire an additional hundred people, said Patrick Goetz, who...
Economy has a direct impact on rise of domestic violence
Amid the economic downturn, lost wages or lack of money can become an added stress in people's lives. And stress can lead to domestic violence or child abuse.According to figures furnished by Amberly's Place, during the first quarter of 2009 there...
Number of uninsured increases in Yuma
Whether it's people losing their health care coverage or more people qualifying for the state's Medicaid program, local health care providers say there's an increase in the number of uninsured in Yuma. One indicator is an increase in self-pay...
Faltering economy sends people on new career paths
The Yuma Private Industry Council estimates about 1,500 people walk through its door each month looking for work. One of those people was Jose Mercado, who had worked for the Dole Food Co. for the past 10 years but was let go in March at the end of...
Efforts stall on Arizona budget
PHOENIX — Efforts to enact a new state budget just a day before the deadline stalled Monday as some Republican lawmakers pushed to send Gov. Jan Brewer a spending plan she doesn't like — and essentially dare her to veto it and shut down...
Finger-pointing on state budget
PHOENIX -- Stung by the veto of key elements of the Republican budget plan, Senate President Bob Burns on Thursday said Gov. Jan Brewer is incompetent. "It appears the governor is having problems managing the level of responsibility to which she...
Tourism officials: Travel is a necessity
State tourism officials are trying to figure out how to convince people that travel isn't a luxury but a necessity. If they do, that would be welcome news to Yuma-area hoteliers who are facing a decline in occupancy coupled with increased...
The 20-dollar bill down through history - to July 20
Break out the cash - it's time to learn a little bit about the $20 bill before Yumans spend it at local businesses on July 20.The campaign, sponsored by the Yuma Sun and local partners, encourages residents in Yuma County to spend $20 on July 20 to...
$20 on the 20th could help nonprofits, too
WHAT'S $20 ON THE 20TH?It's a fun, local economic stimulus plan. The idea is that local residents spend $20 they wouldn't have otherwise spent on local goods or services on July 20.---Yumans looking to make a little more impact with their $20 on...
Survey shows Arizonans believe better economy to come
PHOENIX — For the first time in years, Arizonans believe that things are going to get better. A new statewide Consumer Confidence Survey released Wednesday shows a sharp rise in the number of people who predict better economic conditions six...
Some programs, services to be cut in budget crunch
PHOENIX - Arizonans should expect some programs and services they now use to disappear entirely because of the budget crunch, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday. The governor said prior cuts in state spending have been made pretty much across the board,...
Economist brings slightly better message
A year ago, economist Jim Rounds stunned the audience at a Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. lunch with the use of the "R" word, announcing that the country was in a recession and had been for some time. For his return engagement this week,...
City reports first quarter revenue, less than projected
The city of Yuma had anticipated that revenue for the coming year would be down, but even so, the figures for the first quarter of the new fiscal year were disappointing. Revenue for the general fund received by the city for July, August and...
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