Recent News, Press Releases & Other Postings
There's a lot to know about our City and there's always a great deal going on. This page is where we will share the latest snippets of information with you from all of our departments.
- 2012 General Plan: Conservation and Environmental
Nate Broadhead from Community Development discusses the section of the General Plan that identifies plans to protect natural resources and mitigate impacts on the environment from urban development. Continued... 8/23/2010
- Fire House Facts
From Sunday August 22, 2010 through Saturday August 28, 2010, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 381 emergency calls for service. Continued... 9/1/2010
- Yuma City Council Meeting Preview September 1, 2010
Awards & Recognitions; Major Purchases and Contracts; Resolutions; Development Agreements; Ordinances Continued... 8/30/2010
- City Hall, Trash Pick-Up Schedule, Week of Labor Day
Yuma City Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. As usual for holiday weeks, solid waste pickup will operate on an adjusted schedule that week. Continued... 8/30/2010
- Yuma City Council Worksession Preview August 31, 2010
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Presentations on topics affecting the Yuma Community: G.R.E.A.T. program and additional items for possible discussion. Continued... 8/30/2010
- Updated Storm Related Information as of August 28th
The City of Yuma continues to assess and respond to damage as a result of Thursday night’s storm: temporary shelter at the North End Community Center, power outages, "Green Waste" drop-off location, trash collection and "helpful" numbers. Continued... 8/28/2010
- August 26th Storm UPDATE
Storm-related calls for service ranged from business & residential structural damages, flooding, downed trees, downed power lines, power outages, stalled vehicles and numerous alarm calls. Continued... 8/27/2010
- Updated Storm Related Information
Temporary shelter at the North End Community Center, continued travel advisories, how to report damage & a new drop-off location for "Green Waste" Continued... 8/27/2010
- August 26th Storm: Street Closures and Information
Power lines and poles damaged, significant roadway closures and other issues and the North End Community Center is open for evacuees. Continued... 8/27/2010
- Yuma Parks & Recreation Update for August 27, 2010
City To Host National Softball Tourney; Pee Wee Basketball Registration; Fall/winter Guide Registration; Weekend Open Swim; Indoor Swap Meet; Desert Hills Food Specials Continued... 8/27/2010
- City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week. Continued... 8/27/2010
- August 26th Storm
On Thursday, August 26, 2010, at about 7:45 pm, a strong storm occurred in the Yuma area. The Yuma Police & Fire Department responded to approximately 250 calls for service over a two hour period. Continued... 8/26/2010
- Traffic Advisory for the Week of August 30, 2010
City of Yuma Asphalt Maintenance Crews will be working around the community performing normal maintenance and repairs on several roadways and intersections. Continued... 8/26/2010
- Project Drive Safe!
This week’s intersection will be All School Zones and the target roadway is 1st Avenue. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 8/26/2010
- Fire House Facts
Sunday August 15, 2010 through Saturday August 21, 2010 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 213 emergency calls for service. Continued... 8/25/2010
- Multiple Vehicle Fires
On Wednesday August 25, 2010 between approximately 9:00 am and 12:30 pm Yuma Fire Department personnel responded to four (4) motor vehicle fires. Continued... 8/25/2010
- Fire Response to Water Treatment Plant
On Tuesday August 24, 2010, just before 8:30 am, a fire was reported at the City of Yuma’s Water Treatment Plant, 175 North Main Street. Continued... 8/24/2010
- 2012 General Plan: Conservation and Environmental
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Nate Broadhead from Community Development discusses the section of the General Plan that identifies plans to protect natural resources and mitigate impacts on the environment from urban development. Continued... 8/23/2010
- School Lockdown at Cibola High School and Valley Horizon Elementary School
On Monday, August 23, 2010 at 2:16 pm, Yuma Police Officers responded to a report of a weapons violation in the area of 20th Street and Avenue C. Continued... 8/23/2010
- Utilities Advisory for August 24th and 25th
Residents of the Ocotillo subdivision may experience a slight drop in water pressure as a new 40th Street water transmission line being installed by a City of Yuma contractor, is chlorinated and flushed. Continued... 8/23/2010
- Vicious Dog in the 100 block of S. 10th Avenue
On Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 11:56 am, Yuma Police officers responded to a call for service at an apartment complex in the 100 block of S. 10th Avenue. Continued... 8/22/2010
- Arrest on Warrant/Barricaded Subject
On 8-21-10 at 1622 hrs, the Yuma Police Department received an anonymous report that Jeff HIVELY was at 2220 S. 3 Avenue #D and that he had an outstanding felony warrant from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Continued... 8/21/2010
- City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls For Service & Incidents
Employees of the City of Yuma Police Department, Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department responded to the following calls for service and reports of vandalism and graffiti this week. Continued... 8/19/2010
- Project Drive Safe!
This week’s intersection will be all construction zones and the target roadway is 24th Street. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 8/19/2010
- Parks & Recreation Update for August 19, 2010
Weekly Parks & Recreation Update: Fall/Winter Guide Registration; Open Swim Hours At Valley Aquatic; Indoor Swap Meet Continued... 8/19/2010
- Burglary Suspects Arrested
On 8/18/10 at approximately 2:30 PM, an off-duty Yuma Police Department Officer observed a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle involved in the recent "kick in" burglaries in the vicinity of Avenue 8E and Highway 80. Continued... 8/19/2010
Older News Items
- 8/19/2010 Traffic Advisory for the Week of August 16, 2010
- 8/19/2010 Road Report for August 19, 2010
- 8/18/2010 'Playful' Times 4: Yuma Honored Again
- 8/18/2010 Attempted Kidnapping on 28th Street
- 8/18/2010 UPDATE: Power Outage Affecting Major Intersection to Happen FRIDAY
- 8/18/2010 Community Training Opportunity Crime Free Multi-housing Program
- 8/18/2010 Fire House Facts
- 8/18/2010 Yuma City Council Meeting Recap for August 18, 2010
- 8/17/2010 Planned Power Outage to Affect Major Intersection
- 8/17/2010 Yuma City Council Worksession Preview for August 17, 2010
- 8/17/2010 Yuma City Council Meeting Preview for August 18, 2010
- 8/16/2010 Dove Season 2010
- 8/16/2010 Vehicle vs. House Crash on Del Oro Lane and House Fire on 8th Avenue
- 8/16/2010 Yuma Parks and Recreation Fall/Winter Activity Guide Now Available Online
- 8/14/2010 Felony Flight from Law Enforcement Possession & Transportation of Marijuana
- 8/13/2010 2012 General Plan: Growth Areas
- 8/12/2010 Project Drive Safe!
- 8/12/2010 Traffic Advisory for the Week of August 16, 2010
- 8/12/2010 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
- 8/12/2010 Parks & Recreation Update for August 12, 2010
- 8/12/2010 Afternoon/Evening Fire Calls
- 8/12/2010 Road Report for August 12, 2010
- 8/11/2010 Fire House Facts
- 8/10/2010 Apartment Fire at the Beach Club Apartments
- 8/6/2010 Road Report for August 5, 2010
- 8/5/2010 Historic North End Corridor Plan Available for Review
- 8/5/2010 Traffic Advisory for the Week of August 9, 2010
- 8/5/2010 Yuma Parks & Recreation Update for August 5, 2010
- 8/5/2010 Back to School Safety Tips
- 8/5/2010 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police Calls for Service & Incidents
- 8/5/2010 Project Drive Safe!
- 8/5/2010 Yuma City Council Meeting Recap, August 4, 2010
- 8/4/2010 Recent Burglary Trend
- 8/3/2010 Fire House Facts
- 8/3/2010 Drowning Impact Awareness Month
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