🌱 Yuma Melatonin Poisoning Concerns + Excessive Heat Watch

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 103 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Yuma today:

1. The Yuma area has encountered a significant increase in reported melatonin poisonings. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly seen a 530 percent increase in melatonin poisonings over the last decade. Residents are being advised to restrict a child's access to melatonin bottles. (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. (Yuma Patch)
3. Yuma will be experiencing a significant heatwave this week. The Weather Authority has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Yuma County from Wednesday through Sunday evening. Click for a complete guide to free cooling and water sites located in Yuma County this year. (KYMA)

Today in Yuma:

• Summer Camp: Make Waves At La Roca Yuma (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that Yuma native Eduardo Franco is the newest Stranger Things character? Click to read the full profile on Entertainment Weekly. (Visit Yuma via Facebook)
• The Yuma Police Department reports its officers will be wearing badge shrouds to mourn the loss of White Mountain Apache Tribal Police Department's Officer Adrian Lopez. (Yuma Police Department via Facebook)
• The Yuma Regional Medical Center reports it is taking additional security precautions to ensure a safe environment. Additional security is necessary after a verbal threat that was made by a visitor. (Yuma Regional Medical Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! 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.