Editorials

Field burning is necessary part of life throughout Yuma County

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Agricultural burning is a fact of life in our area in the summer months, yet each year there are complaints about it. We expect the same thing will happen this summer.It is one of those inevitable disputes in a community that is both rural and urbani... Full story

New YPD vehicles are a case study in smart shopping

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When Yuma residents begin seeing newly acquired police vehicles on the streets soon, they may think they are experiencing a “back to the future” moment.The reason is that the color scheme on the vehicles will show a dramatic shift, going ... Full story

More security needed in wake of Benghazi

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It has been eight months since the attack on the Benghazi diplomatic post in Libya in which four Americans were killed, yet the controversy over the terror assault has not abated.Republican members of Congress seem determined to keep it a hot-button ... Full story

Efforts are underway to send aid to tornado victims

As rescuers continue to comb the wreckage of Moore, Okla., for survivors of Monday's massive tornado, efforts are underway to send aid and assistance to the residents.The tornado is thought to have been an EF-4, which is the second-most powerful type... Full story

Cancer center will be blessing for community

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Yuma is taking a major step forward with the Yuma Regional Cancer Center.With it, cancer patients in Yuma will be able to undergo treatments right here in Yuma, with state-of-the-art facilities. Yuma Regional Medical Center is now part of the Mayo Cl... Full story

Airline’s plan to improve boarding could be better

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In an effort to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is testing out something new. Passengers who can fit their items under the seat (thus not using the overhead bin space) get to board first.Got a bag that you planned on carrying on in o... Full story

Today, please remember to thank those in Yuma area in the military

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Today is a special one, although we haven't heard much about it in media reports or around the city lately.May 18 is Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May.According to defense.gov, President Harry S. Truman led t... Full story

Actress Jolie’s brave medical decision could help empower others to action

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Imagine if you learned you carried a gene that gave you an 87 percent chance of developing cancer.Actress Angelina Jolie faced those odds, and took what many call a courageous step: she opted for a double mastectomy. But taking the step is not the on... Full story

Program will give students a step up in future endeavors

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When teachers leave college, they are prepared to teach the academic subjects that have become traditional in public schools, including the famous “Three R's” – reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic.Those skills are the essent... Full story

Taxing power can’t be used as tool to discourage citizen activity

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President Obama has joined the outcry over what appear to be serious misdeeds by the Internal Revenue Service.We hope he takes that a step further and ensures that those who were responsible are truly held accountable for their actions, if the allega... Full story

Law to keep health benefits in place offers some security

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The death of a local Department of Public Safety officer in recent days is a reminder of the importance of a piece of legislation signed into law by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer last month.It was the death of another DPS officer and the consequences for h... Full story

Governor right to sign updated law on medical marijuana

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It is striking how often new laws have unintended consequences. Too often lawmakers do not thoroughly think through the possible outcomes of legislation.Gov. Jan Brewer corrected one of those consequences the other day when she signed a law altering ... Full story

Little Free Libraries great example of neighborly kindness

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Kindness doesn't have to cost much. In fact, it's often free, and with generous friends and neighbors, a simple act of generosity can keep going indefinitely.That's certainly the case with the Little Free Library, which was featured recently in the Y... Full story

Neighborhood tips to police can make a difference

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The case in Ohio of the three women held captive is a good example of a neighbor taking action when something was clearly amiss.The unfortunate part is, neighbors claim to have acted several times, but say Cleveland police didn't take them seriously.... Full story

Strong arm tactic by state officials is sign of ugly politics

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Some state lawmakers are determined to keep Arizonans from benefiting from new federal Medicaid opportunities.Unfortunately, one of those lawmakers is the powerful leader of the Arizona Senate, Andy Biggs, who has vowed he will do everything he can t... Full story

President right to be cautious about involving U.S. in Syria

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Some political observers believe the Obama administration is being overly cautious in its response to reports out of Syria that chemical weapons were used against rebel groups in that country.President Obama had said that the use of chemical weapons ... Full story

Efforts to bring tourists to Yuma good for economy

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Sometimes, the best way to get a message across is by simply picking up the phone.And that's precisely what the Yuma Visitors Bureau has tapped into with its Yuma Calling event.Yuma's economy has three basic pillars: military, agriculture and tourism... Full story

Gun law may lead to future compromises

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A new law signed by Arizona's governor attempts to make clear what many thought was already state law.It involves guns which are turned into law enforcement authorities or other city agencies. Gov. Jan Brewer has already signed two past laws that pro... Full story

FAA flight situation proves that officials can cooperate

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Apparently, the government does listen – at least to frequent flyers.Sequestration furloughs hit the U.S. air traffic system hard recently, causing flight delays across the country, according to the Associated Press. Because of the sequestratio... Full story

Military needs to address sexual assault problem

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Would you want a job that included a 20 percent chance you would be sexually assaulted?Obviously not, yet that is what we are asking of female members of our nation's military, according to a survey released recently by the Pentagon.On average, one o... Full story

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