Yuma Life

Yuma Sun Scholars: Foreign language

Eight high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors or teachers to be recognized by the Yuma Sun Scholars program for outstanding achievements in the field of foreign language. They are among nearly 50 students chosen to be honor... Full story

Tierra del Sol Sun Dragon Band and Choir wins big at Disney contest

BY DR. FRANK KIDD - SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

For the second year in a row, the Tierra del Sol Sun Dragon Band and Choir has earned significant awards at a competition sponsored by Disneyland.For the 2013 contest, 34 fourth- and fifth-grade students from Tierra del Sol Elementary School traveled... Full story

Muir and McLaren Engagement Announcement

Mike and Amy McLaren, of Yuma, would like to announce the engagement of their son, Brandon James McLaren to Amy Catherine Muir, the daughter of Mary and Dana David and Roger Muir, of Calias, ME. Brandon is a Kofa High School graduate and served 2 ye... Full story

Yuma Sun Scholars: career/technical

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Nine high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors or teachers to be recognized by the Yuma Sun Scholars program for outstanding achievements in the field of career/technical. They are among nearly 50 students chosen to be honore... Full story

Pair of college students deliver commencement

BY SARAH WOMER - @YSSARAHWOMER

Both speakers for the recent 2013 commencement at Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University-Yuma share a love for higher education and the possibilities it provides. AWC commencement speaker Stephanie Rivas had her start at the local co... Full story

Yuma Sun Scholars: Arts

Eight high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors or teachers to be recognized by the Yuma Sun Scholars program for outstanding achievements in the field of arts. They are among nearly 50 students chosen to be honored this year... Full story

Births Report 5-19-13

Babies reported from Yuma Regional Medical Center:April 6 — Megan and Michael Ochoa, girl, Meriel.April 7 — Skanty Mejia Sanchez and Francisco Cha Vaughn, girl, Allison; Elizabeth and Gustavo Hernandez, boy, Sebastillan; Cristina Bueno an... Full story

Namedropper 5-19-13

Florencia AvilesMarine Corps Pfc. Florencia Aviles has graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C.Aviles, the daughter of Florencia and Martin Aviles of Yuma, is a 2012 graduate of Cibola High School.Martin Ga... Full story

Beat the heat at indoor firing range

BY JEAN WILSON - OUTDOORS COLUMN

Even when our weather jumps from warm to hot, the shooting sports never stop the need for practice — whether you shoot for pure enjoyment, competition and recreation or are a serious wild game hunter. With the constant practice, you will be mor... Full story

What’s on your kids’ summer to-do list?

BY OSCAR CHAVEZ - YUMA PARKS AND RECREATION

School is almost out. What's on your kids' to-do list this summer vacation? If you don't have it figured out yet, the city of Yuma Parks and Recreation can help you. Fill up their summertime activity card with these must do activities to give them so... Full story

Improved vision means increased provision

By Rev. Paul Killingsworth, A Hope that Helps

A young man found a $2 bill on the road. From that time on, he never lifted his eyes from the ground while walking. In the course of 40 years, he accumulated an interesting collection. This treasure comprised 29,516 buttons, 54,172 pens, 7 pennies, a... Full story

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