🌱 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!)

Weather forecast:

• 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.
   

📸 Around San Luis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Luis

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Somerton High School vs San Luis Sidewinders
  Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Special Council Meeting
  San Luis, AZ Calendar , 1090 E. Union St , San Luis
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Regular Council Meeting -CANCELLED
  San Luis, AZ Calendar , 1090 E. Union St , San Luis
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• 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

Thursday December 18

• 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

Friday December 19

• 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

Saturday January 10

• Art in the Park 2026
  Gateway Park , E 1st St & S Gila St , 250 Prison Hill Rd , Yuma
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• San Luis vs Gila Ridge
  Somerton High School , 1093 Jefferson St , Somerton
  4:30 pm

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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