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What's up Yuma! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What 450 newly arrived Marines will be doing in Yuma
  • How Yuma farm research is filling Food Bank shelves with produce
  • Are you missing out on free rental car coverage from your card?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marines deployed to Arizona's southern border to support security (militarytimes.com) — Hundreds of Marines are now deployed to Yuma as part of a major southern border security push, working on barriers, roads, and other infrastructure in coordination with Border Patrol. The move follows a federal land transfer in Yuma County creating a national defense area, and is part of a broader buildup that’s dramatically increased military presence along the border since early this year.
   

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2. Local agriculture industry helps donate produce to Food Bank (kyma.com) — Yuma families in need are getting more fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to the University of Arizona’s local research farm, which donates its post-study crops to the regional Food Bank. The supply is so strong that Yuma’s Food Bank can share produce statewide, helping people keep healthy food on the table year-round despite tight budgets.
   

3. Better Business Bureau: How a credit card perk can help pay for repairs (kyma.com) — If you’re renting a car in or around Yuma, your credit card might quietly offer collision damage coverage that can save you hundreds on repairs. The Better Business Bureau explains how these perks work, what they don’t cover, and why you should check your card’s fine print and reviews at bbb.org before you drive off the lot.
   

4. Arizona Gov. Hobbs visits Yuma veterans home, Somerton Tamale Festival (kawc.org) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs stopped in Yuma County over the weekend to visit the Arizona State Veterans Home in Yuma and then join crowds at the Somerton Tamale Festival. She praised care for local veterans, talked with residents about rising costs tied to tariffs and everyday expenses, and said she’s focused on lowering prices for Arizonans while sharing a holiday message with Yuma-area families.
   

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  • Goodwill Industries International, Inc. posted a job opening for Donation Attendant Part Time in Yuma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yuma here.

Ok Yuma! 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 guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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