🌱 Why a San Luis state prison death is now a homicide case
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a San Luis state prison death is now a homicide case
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Thursday: Pleasant with lots of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inmate dies in assault at San Luis prison, investigation underway (kawc.org) — A man incarcerated at the Arizona State Prison Complex–Yuma in San Luis died after an apparent assault by other inmates, and state corrections officials are treating the case as a homicide. The 50-year-old was taken to a Yuma hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and the prison’s inspector general is investigating alongside the county medical examiner. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Somerton High School vs San Luis Sidewinders
Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Special Council Meeting
San Luis, AZ Calendar , 1090 E. Union St , San Luis
6:00 pm -
Regular Council Meeting -CANCELLED
San Luis, AZ Calendar , 1090 E. Union St , San Luis
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Water Safety Workshops
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center , 2400 S Avenue A , Yuma
10:00 am -
KHS Winter Band Concert
Kofa High School Auditorium
6:30 pm -
Southwest (CA) (El Centro CA) vs Gila Ridge
Somerton High School , 1093 Jefferson St , Somerton
5:30 pm -
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Church, A Historic Venue , 256 S 1st Ave , Yuma
6:00 pm -
Yuma, AZ - Makeup Blowout Sale Event!
Yuma Civic Center , 1440 W Desert Hills Dr , Yuma
10:00 am -
Christmas at the Crossing
Colorado River State Historic Park , 201 N 4th Ave , Yuma
5:00 pm -
GRHS Choir Concert Community Fundraiser
GRHS Performing Arts Center
6:00 pm -
Art in the Park 2026
Gateway Park , E 1st St & S Gila St , 250 Prison Hill Rd , Yuma
10:00 am -
San Luis vs Gila Ridge
Somerton High School , 1093 Jefferson St , Somerton
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Hourly in San Luis. Apply here.
- Clearance Jobs posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level in San Luis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Luis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yuma
- New fire chief appointed by City of Yuma (kyma.com)
- Yuma winter visitors, U.S. Rep. Grijalva and school holiday traditions (kawc.org)
- Still a long way to go! Salvation Army needs your help with the Red Kettle Campaign (kyma.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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