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🌱 Why a San Luis state prison death is now a homicide case
Make time for Somerton High School vs San Luis Sidewinders on the San Luis Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why a San Luis state prison death is now a homicide case
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Find out what's happening in San Luisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in San Luisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- 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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📸 Around San Luis
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Luis
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
- 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
📣 San Luis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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)
Ok San Luis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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