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- Children fighting obesity, too
In the past, obesity was believed to be a problem that only affected adults. We know better now.
- Some law agencies report complaints of New Year's Eve gunfire
New Year's gunfire was a bigger problem for some law agencies than others in Yuma County.
- No cause for celebration
Officer B. Aikens of the Somerton Police Department places a DUI suspect inside the back of his vehicle after the suspect failed a series of tests after being pulled over on Highway 95.
- Cuts could affect Somerton school transportation
A potential cut in state funds to school districts may affect the Somerton School District's transportation department.
- Somerton plans new senior center
Hundreds of senior citizens stand to benefit from a new senior center under construction.
- Chilly walkathon a warming experience
Hundreds of eager pedestrians gladly accepted tender feet Saturday morning while hiking in the second annual Josefina Yepez Walkathon.
- Never too late to give to Yuma's distressed
Clothing and feeding needy families has certainly been especially hard this holiday season, but local nonprofits report that outstretched hands looking for help have been matched with hands looking to give.
- Christmas angels deliver for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, often a safety net for the community, itself received a helping hand with volunteers and gifts as they began their annual Christmas distribution for those in need.
- Local offices close for Christmas holiday
Government offices, schools and banks in Yuma County will be closed Thursday for Christmas, and some municipal offices will remain closed Friday.
- Walk to benefit county cancer patients
Starting next year, the benefits of the Josefina Yepez Annual Walk will begin to reach people in the communities in south county suffering from cancer.
- San Luis police officer dismissed
As of Dec. 23, Sgt. Ernesto Lugo will formally leave the police department, according to a decision presented Monday by city administration officials.
- Donations to social service organizations falling
People are in need more than ever in Yuma, but donations are becoming scarcer these days.
- State groups honor Cocopah investigator
Between investigating crimes and making arrests, the lead investigator for Cocopah Police Department gets a jump start on preventing crime by telling stories, playing games, doing puzzles and telling little ...
- Tamale fest will feed scholarship fund
SOMERTON Seven bands with their musical rhythms that go from rock, to reggae, Spanish pop and even mariachi will entertain Saturday at the second annual Tamale Festival.
- Fire department offers fire truck rides to Toys for Tots campaign
Thrill-seekers can sit in the firefighter's seat next week as a fire truck takes a spin around the Yuma Palms Regional Center, with the siren blaring and lights flashing.
- To fire crew, cleanliness is readiness
Being ready to respond to an emergency call is just as important as going on the actual response itself, according to Somerton/Cocopah spokesman Robby Rodriguez.
- Yuma school unification push revived
A proposal to unify Yuma County school districts that was defeated in the Nov. 4 election has been revived and been added to the Yuma Union High School District's Wednesday meeting agenda.
- Troops to Teachers paves way for second careers
Once a Marine, always a Marine. While Francisco Aguilar can always call himself Marine, he also has another title: teacher at Somerton Middle School.
- Fire engine rides offered for toys
Thrill seekers can sit in the firefighter's seat next week as a fire engine takes a spin around the Yuma Palms Regional Center, with the siren blaring and lights flashing.
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City DescriptionSomerton is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 10,071.
Somerton is located at 32°35′50″N 114°42′44″W / 32.59722, -114.71222 (32.597258, -114.712242).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,266 people, 1,818 households, and 1,652 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,483.2 people per square mile (2,109.3/km²). There were 1,967 housing units at an average density of 1,484.4/sq mi (571.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 44.52% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 51.11% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. 95.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,818 households out of which 59.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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