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A SEMITRAILER parked behind a business on Factor Avenue has been covered with graffiti. The best way to help local law enforcement combat the problem is to call the graffiti hot line at 329-2828.

Foothills sees increase in graffiti, while activity decreases in Somerton

BY ERIN OROZCO, SUN STAFF WRITER

"I mean, it's just a bunch of young kids trying to make a name for themselves," says Guy Kemp, manager of Moore's Martial Arts. He speaks casually about the graffiti that was painted on his business' property Thursday night, but other comments belie a...

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YUMA HIGH SCHOOLcheerleaders (left) Mary Ann Watkins, Mara Vitolins, Brenda Flores, Debbie Garcia, Katie Smith and Terri Williamson pose in a photograph from the 1967 El Saguaro yearbook.

Criminals' open house highlights centennial

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

This school year is filled with milestones at Yuma High. Among them? The 100th open house. A century of Criminal activity is one of the many topics on the table at the school's open house Thursday. One official says it's also a great way to get to know...

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Pay, officers on agenda for Crane, District 1

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Both Crane and District 1 Elementary School district governing boards will meet Tuesday to discuss numerous agenda items, including school resource officers and teacher performance pay. The public is welcome to the Crane meeting, which begins at...

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Applications available for diabetes camp in Yuma

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Parents of children with diabetes can apply for their youngsters to attend an overnight camp Nov. 14-15 at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena. Being held for the first time in Yuma, Camp Celebrations will feature fun activities and learning experiences...

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Open call for Wildcat tournament volunteers

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Wildcat alumni are expecting a full field of 145 golfers at their Triple Threat Tournament at the end of the month, but the University of Arizona Alumni Association-Yuma must first recruit volunteers at its September meeting. The tournament is the...

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VEYRA ROMERO carefully cuts the hair of six-year-old Andreas Garate during a back-to-school bash by Vertical Church Saturday.

Vertical Church throws appreciative bash

BY STEPHANIE SANCHEZ, SUN STAFF WRITER

It was an afternoon of relaxation for those who attended the back-to-school bash organized by The Vertical Church at Pueblo Elementary School Saturday. People enjoyed water slides, fire trucks spraying water in the air, free popcorn and shaved...

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San Luis has set aside nearly $200,000 for a renovation project on Main Street from Urtuzuastegui Street on the south end of the city to Juan Sanchez Boulevard on the north end.

San Luis launches Main Street beautification

BY M.E. RODRIGUEZ, BAJO EL SOL

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - It is said there is no second chance to make a good first impression, and that principle has set in motion this city's Main Street Beautification plan. Main Street is the gateway into the rapidly growing border city for visitors coming...

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Several children carefully navigate their way through a bike obstacle course during the family fun day Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church.

Church treats community to bike rodeo fun day

BY STEPHANIE SANCHEZ, SUN STAFF WRITER

Several kids slowly made their way through the cone obstacle course during the bike rodeo event at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday. Some kids fell down but got back up, that's how they learn. Yuma Police Officer Philip Earle said a...

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Motorists will soon no longer have to weave their way around blinking hazard signs and traffic control barrels at the intersection of Araby Road and 32nd Street after a three-mile stretch of newly constructed State Route 195 opens.

Araby opening south of 32nd Street

FROM STAFF REPORTS

When it's finished a year from now, State Route 195 should help make commercial trade between the United States and Mexico easier, transportation planners say. But there will be more immediate benefits for some residents when a three-mile section of the...

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Yuma may be back on route to deep-water port

BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL

Next August, Yuma County may know how it figures into a plan to link the United States by rail with a planned deep-water shipping port on the Baja California coast. The Mexican government says it will announce which consortium of companies...

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