Yuma Life

Theatre of faith

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

After months of holding services at a school, The Vertical Church has finally found a permanent home - in a movie theater. The church recently moved into the old Mandarin Cinemas building, 3142 Arizona Ave. The congregation of Free-Will Baptists, had... Full story

El Pinacate biosphere mysteries explored

BY MARCO A. FLORES, BAJO EL SOL

PUERTO PEÑASCO, Son - A great natural treasure not far from Yuma is the Pinacate and Grand Desert Biosphere Reserve, a crater-filled desert landscape located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Puerto Peñasco on the road to Sonoyta, Son.The... Full story

Helping others become Americans

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

Emilia Carrillo makes it her business to help new immigrants to the United States attain the dream of becoming an American citizen by volunteering her time to teach them the finer points of American culture and history. Because of the passion she exudes... Full story

Kids learn paddle power

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

There is probably no better way to explore one of Yuma's most splendid natural treasures than learning how to steer a kayak on the Colorado River, say Yuma Parks and Recreation Department officials.River paddlers can get into a lot of places other boaters... Full story

Birthday binge

BY NANCY GILKEY, SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Grilled meats, hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salads are standard fare for Fourth of July barbecues. So are red, white and blue desserts: layered Jell-O parfaits, strawberry-blueberry ice cream sundaes, and rectangular-shaped white cakes decorated with... Full story

Antelope High School 2009 graduates

Jaime Acosta, Mikel Alvarado, Daniel Alvare, Amelia Aguilar, Ashley Bachman, Randy Bailey, Kyle Baughn, Andres Bravo, Diana Brazo, Melissa Calderon, Jose Camacho, Henry Canan, Adriana Canchola, Tyler Claar, Jhovany Cota, Jesus Druan. Rebecca Edelman,... Full story

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