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Flag tribute missed its mark

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Regarding the flag “tribute” at Cocopah Speedway: no matter how well intentioned, they need to read the U.S. Flag Code.8. Respect for flagNo disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be di... Full story

Some people shouldn't own pets

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When I went to a local store in the Foothills area today I saw a lady that was going to leave her dog in the car while she ran in “for just a minute.” When I told her she couldn't do that and I would be happy to watch the dog while she we... Full story

America needs to hear the truth

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Sadly, I wasn't surprised when I read the editorial regarding the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi.Yes, it has been eight months since the attack, yet the controversy continues. That, my dear editor, is because the Obama Administration and his ... 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

Standards since Nixon must have changed

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Isn't government a wonderful thing? We have learned this week that the Justice Department (you know, the folks that brought you “Fast and Furious” – Eric Holder and the death of agent Brian Terry) have secretly been monitoring Assoc... Full story

You don’t mess around with Jeff

BY ROGELIO YUBETA OLIVAS NEWS EDITOR

Last week I wrote about a victim of bullying. This week I'm writing another story about bullying – but one with a different outcome.My best friend in junior high school was Jeff. He was a big guy, 6 feet 1 and about 250 pounds. But he was very ... Full story

Marriage issue seems like TV show episode

Back in the '60s, the sci-fi TV series “The Twilight Zone,” written and narrated by Rod Sterling, would start off a wacko scenario episode by saying “submitted for your approval.” I find myself believing I'm watching an absurd... Full story

Time to make government work for us

It seems like no matter when one takes a look at what is going on in government, there is something disturbing staring back. There is sequestration — a problem that was created for political reasons. We were told it would necessitate large cuts... Full story

Arguing over mayor's travel expenses ridiculous

The constant arguing about the mayor's travel expenses is ridiculous! If I understand correctly, a specified amount was allotted to each member of the council at the beginning of the fiscal year. As the rest of us must do, each member, including the ... 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

Memories of moonbows

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

There are places I remember, and one of those nearest to my heart is Yosemite.The last time I was there, we drove up from Yuma uncertain if we would make it into the park. A record snowmelt meant that even in May, the park was flooded. Luckily, on th... 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

Disasters are reminder: Are we ready?

BY RANDY HOEFT - SUN PHOTO EDITOR

Often when we talk about bad weather elsewhere, like when the temperature is 30 degrees below zero up in North Dakota, we use the phrase, “That's why we live here.”And in the wake of the deadly tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., th... Full story

Post office should get electric vehicles

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The U.S. Post Office is not a part of the U.S. government. It is, however, overseen and subsidized by it.If the high-ranking officials in our government are so concerned about our burning of fossil fuels to power our cars, why don't they pressure the... Full story

No one is responsible for scandals?

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Watching the latest House hearing on the activities of the IRS revealed two starkly different groups in their attempt to learn what IRS employees did for the past two years.One group of questioners attempted to get the facts while the responder offer... Full story

United Nations is waste of dollars

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When is this country going to wake up to the fact that the U.N. is just a waste of U.S. taxpayers money? It was commendable idea in the 1940s when it was conceived, but in practice it has become a money pit which does nothing to better our country. W... Full story

City's response to voucher idea disappointing

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At the Yuma City Council work session on May 14, I had the opportunity to suggest to the council that the population growth of feral cats in our community might be further decreased by using the current voucher system to also offer a TNR $20 coupon (... 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

Sunscreen guidelines get updated

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR - DIRECTOR, NEWS CENTER

Technically in Yuma, it's always sunscreen season. But just as the heat is settling in to stay, experts are issuing some new guidelines on that oh-so-important summer staple.New federal requirements ban terminology such as “waterproof” be... Full story

Limiting budget an important ballot issue

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

The mayoral campaign seemed to capture the attention of Somerton voters this year, to the exclusion of the city council seats that were also being contested. Given that the mayoral race was decided in the primary back in March, the runoffs for two... Full story

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