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Yuma, Ariz. – Comics, costumes and gaming come together when YumaCon returns Oct. 5-6 to the Yuma Civic Center. YumaCon provides visitors an opportunity to attend discussion panels, play tabletop games or e-sports, and show off their costumes in front of cosplay judges. The event will run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive. Attendees are invited to meet new friends, talk with special guests and groups, and explore the vendor gallery for fan merchandise. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by local restaurant Rolls and Bowls. Ticketing Information Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Yuma Art Center, Yuma Civic Center or Parks and Recreation office at City Ha...

San Luis, AZ– The community is invited to join First-Year English Composition students from the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center as they present the Sixth Multilingual Student Expo, themed, “Multilingual Magic of Dreams,” on Wednesday, October 9. This semester, ENG107 and ENG108 multilingual students will explore the profound ways that dreams, aspirations, and ideas are shaped by multilingual expression. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a gallery of artwork, poems, and movie reviews illustrating the dreams of multilingual students. From research presentations on the connection between language and dreams to guided meditations, multilingual dreamscapes, personal testimonies, dance performance, and artistic showcases, the expo highlights the cognitive, emotional...

Cibola High School was recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America, a prestigious designation that highlights the school’s commitment to inclusive excellence. To earn this recognition, a school must meet 10 Special Olympics National Standards of Excellence during an academic year, which includes initiatives such as Special Olympics Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement. Cibola is now the only high school in Yuma County and sixth in the state of Arizona to achieve this honor. Mary Otondo Elementary School is the only other school in the county to earn the distinction. "We are honored to be recognized by the Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion School," CHS Unified Sports teacher Jonica Flore...

Yuma County, Ariz. – In preparation for the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, Yuma County will conduct two essential Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Tests. These tests reflect our unwavering commitment to ensuring the integrity and security of our election equipment. What is Logic and Accuracy Testing? Logic and Accuracy Testing is a vital procedure that ensures our voting equipment is accurately programmed and capable of correctly tabulating votes for each candidate. This testing is one of several safeguards implemented by county and state officials to maintain a secure and reliable voting process. The L&A tests will be held on: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Both tests will take place at the Yuma County Reco...