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🌱 'El Oz' Kids Book + False Election Fraud Investigation Claims?

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Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Yuma Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.


First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 97 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

  1. Yuma's David Damian Figueroa has published his second book. His newest children's book titled "El Oz" is inspired by his time spent working in Yuma's agricultural fields. The book can be found online and at book retailers such as Barnes & Noble. Figueroa is reportedly already working on his third book. (KYMA)
  2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Yuma area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Patch)
  3. Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers has reportedly made a false claim that the Yuma County Sheriff opened an investigation into election fraud as a result of the film "2000 Mules." The claim was made through a fundraising email. Rogers is currently facing a Senate ethics investigation for additional unsubstantiated claims made about the Buffalo mass shooting earlier this month. (AZ Central)

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Today in Yuma:

  • Spanish Club At The Yuma Public Library (9:00 AM)
  • SBDC Business Counseling At The Yuma Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Yuma Police Department reports that the guardians have been identified in a found person case. It was only possible with the community's assistance, said the Department. (Facebook)
  • The City of Yuma Fire Department honors Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Endres with the Employee of the Quarter award. Congratulations! (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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