Special Features

"Coupon Queen" makes its debut in Yuma Sun

BY DARIN FENGER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Tough economic times are inspiring shoppers to make dollars stretch any way they can - like using coupons. Coupon clippers in Yuma County are about to be treated to a resource almost as handy as a sharp pair of scissors. A new column written by Jill... Full story

May

By Joni Weerheim, Publisher

Where I come from, spring is just beginning to unfold, trees are leafing out in all shades of green, crops are being planted, tulips are blooming and the lakes begin to beckon with warmer temperatures. In Yuma, we've been enjoying spring for at least... Full story

The Lower Colorado River

A fun, inexpensive place to stay cool in the summertime

by Nancy Gilkey

Lori Stofft may have moved to Yuma on April Fool's Day 18 years ago, but she's no fool when it comes to staying cool in the soaring summertime temperatures. Like many Yumans, she tubes, kayaks and canoes down the lower Colorado River with friends and... Full story

Where there’s smoke, there’s barbecue

By Nancy Gilkey

It's summertime - time to fire up the grill, slap some steaks on it, slather them with barbecue sauce, cook them up quickly and invite guests over for barbecued steaks, right? Well, not according to a founding father of the American Barbecue Association... Full story

Rubs, Glaze, & Sauces...Oh My!

Kent Perkins

Coffee Grilling Rub 4 Tablespoons kosher salt3 Tablespoons chili powder {pasilla powder}2 Tablespoons dried granulated garlic ( garlic powder}1 Tablespoon ground thyme2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground black pepper Mix ingredients... Full story

Batter Up!

The Scorpions are ready to play!

by Rob Weiler, Sun Staff Writer

It's 7 p.m. and the scorching summer temperatures are finally sun beginning to subside. The parents are home from work and antsy for some entertainment. The kids are desperate to break down the walls at home and get outside. And the wallet is a bit on... Full story

10 Minutes with Senator Aguirre

By Nancy Gilkey

When the Arizona Legislature is in session, Sen. Amanda Aguirre typically spends Sunday through Thursday in Phoenix. And as chief executive officer and president of the Regional Center for Border Health, she spends Fridays taking care of business in Yuma. Though... Full story

Dream Home on the River

Pueblo style home at Fisher’s Landing sparks curiosity

by Nancy Gilkey

It's been said that the looming pueblo-style home on a jetty at Fisher's Landing is a one-bedroom, one-story house. While it's actually a three-bedroom, two-bath, multi-level house, its unique floor plan spawned the unusual description. Homeowner Lori... Full story

California’s Sunny & Wine Region

3-Day Escape Among the Vineyards of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country

by Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau

Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is affordable luxury close to home. Our sunny and picturesque wine region will inspire you to explore our destination for all it has to offer. Temecula Valley is a short drive from anywhere in Southern... Full story

Finds Around Town

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Yuma Palms / Tuscany Plaza In the tradition of the old family-owned European bakery, the Kneader's Turkey Bacon Avocado on Focaccia will take you back to a time where the aroma of fresh bread greeted neighborhood residents.... Full story

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