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🌱 Patch AM: Inmate death at ASPC-Yuma now investigated as a homicide
Also, don't miss Water Safety Workshops on the Yuma Patch calendar
Hi there, Yuma! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Inmate death at ASPC-Yuma now investigated as a homicide
- How Cibola’s girls stormed to a 5–0 tournament championship
- How fast is Yuma really growing compared with other Arizona cities?
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Yumafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Yumafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 55 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 has died after an apparent assault by other inmates, according to state corrections officials. He was taken to Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators with the Department of Corrections and the county medical examiner are treating the case as a homicide and reviewing potential charges. 
• Cibola girls soccer wins Great Southwestern Soccer Tournament (kyma.com) — Yuma fans can celebrate as Cibola’s girls soccer team captured its first-ever Great Southwestern Soccer Tournament title with a dominant 5–0 win over Calexico at home. Strong goalkeeping, relentless pressure, and late scoring sealed the shutout and showcased the Raiders’ early-season potential under head coach Andres Preciado.
• Communities at outskirts of major metro areas pace population count for Arizona (azdailysun.com) — New state population estimates show Yuma at 104,263 residents as of July 1, 2025, growing about 1.5% over the past year. That pace trails some booming suburbs but still reflects steady local growth. Nearby San Luis and Somerton are also expanding, underscoring continuing population gains along the lower Colorado River corridor.
📸 Around Yuma
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yuma
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★ Featured events ★
- Water Safety Workshops
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- KHS Winter Band Concert
Kofa High School Auditorium
6:30 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
Cibola High School 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
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday January 10
📣 Yuma Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Somerton High School vs St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Somerton High School , 1093 Jefferson St , Somerton
4:00 pm - Water Safety Workshop
Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center , 2400 S Avenue A , Yuma
10:00 am - KHS Winter Band Concert
Kofa High School Auditorium
6:30 pm - Special Council Meeting
San Luis, AZ Calendar , 1090 E. Union St , San Luis
6:00 pm - Southwest (CA) (El Centro CA) vs Gila Ridge
Somerton High School , 1093 Jefferson St , Somerton
5:30 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can we take time to be kind.
Some open ND to look for a positive neighborhood. Some are alone for the holidays. Some are having health issues. Some are trying hard to open new… (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills) - A man died.
His faithful dog lay down beside him—and soon followed. The man found himself standing before tall golden gates. His dog stood quietly at his side. A… (Nextdoor Yuma Foothills)
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Yuma. Apply here.
- Yuma Union District posted a job opening for Economics Teacher in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Luis
- Members of a Yuma-based alien smuggling ring sentenced for conspiring to harbor and transport undocumented immigrants (ivpressonline.com)
- Soccer Game Preview: Hamilton vs. San Luis + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)
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