Four charged with selling counterfeit DVDs Nov 14, 2009
The indictments were handed down by a federal grand jury in Tucson. The FBI and U.S. Attorney s Office for Arizona were lead investigators of the case, which involved online sales of the counterfeit DVDs from 2005 to 2009. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Softball Inks Two for 2011 Nov 13, 2009
TUCSON -- The Arizona softball team signed two high school student-athletes to letters of intent on Wednesday, the first day of the NCAA's early signing period ... "Both are not only great athletes but tremendous people that will be a great addition to our program and the Tucson community.". (Pac-10.org)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
Called my Mom and Dad in Tucson (I live in California). I usually call them at 5pm their time but for some unknown reason I got the time confused and called them at 7pm their time. (Harper's Magazine)
USC Visits Desert To Face Arizona, ASU Nov 13, 2009
The Trojans will swim in Tucson against the Wildcats at 2 p.m (MST) on Friday and will take on the Sun Devils in Tempe at noon (MST) on Saturday. A year ago, the men's and women's squads swept favored Arizona at USC's McDonald's Swim Stadium. (Usctrojans.com)
Keynotes for Nov. 12 Nov 13, 2009
The award will be presented at the national convention in Tucson in December 2009. Director Linda Ghiloni attributes credit for the award to Vic Cunha, public works foreman since 1997. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Ted JamesMarch 18, 1924-November 10, 2009 Nov 13, 2009
In 1997, Ted and Bertha moved from Phoenix to Tucson, where they currently reside ... Funeral service will be held Friday, November 13, at 4 p.m. at El Camino Baptist Church, 7777 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ. Graveside service and burial will take place in Douglas, AZ, on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Memorial Park Cemetery at 1300 3rd St. Arrangements are being made through East Lawn Palm Funeral Home in Tucson. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Tree stops at Phoenix on Ariz. tour Nov 13, 2009
Nov. 10 - 11 - Made various stops Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web site, , on Monday afternoon. (AZCentral -- News)
With new mission, old school will still serve kids Nov 12, 2009
Once the facility is completed, Chiricahua plans to bring top medical specialists to Douglas so children can get the health care they need without having to travel to Tucson or Phoenix. Pediatrician Jonathan Lee-Melk says the new center is the fulfillment of a dream for him and other pediatricians. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
US Airways expands Charlotte service Nov 11, 2009
"During the busy summer travel season, we're giving customers in Sacramento and Tucson nonstop access to our two largest hubs, opening up hundreds of connecting opportunities across the eastern half of the United States and to Europe and the Caribbean," says Andrew Nocella, senior vice president of schedule planning and alliances. In addition, US Airways (NYE:LCC) will offer seasonal service to Portland, Ore. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Phoenix, Tucson Energy Star homes list Nov 11, 2009
Phoenix, Tucson top list of Energy Star homes - Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix, Tucson top list of Energy Star homes ... Phoenix and Tucson are among the top 20 markets in producing homes based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star rating. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Phoenix, SolarCity, Nat'l Bank, APS to finance solar systems Nov 10, 2009
NBAZ, which has partnered with SolarCity on panels for its own facility in the Biltmore area as well as one of the largest ground mount systems in the state slated to serve residences at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, sees a strong demand for the systems. The demand is there. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Indians announce Cactus schedule Nov 10, 2009
The only drives in excess of about 40 miles will be the two-hour treks to Tucson to face the D-backs on March 8 and the Rockies in a split-squad on March 17. There is, however, one atypical road date on the Cactus calendar, as the Indians will play a split-squad against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Ariz. Christmas tree begins journey to D.C. Nov 8, 2009
Nov. 10 - Pinetop-Lakeside; Show Low; Snowflake; Payson Nov. 11 - Fountain Hills; Prescott Valley; Prescott Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web... (AZCentral -- News)
The Galaxy Diner on Historic Route 66, Flagstaff. Nov 7, 2009
Lindy's on 4th, Tucson. If you're obsessing over cholesterol, steer clear of this joint. (AZCentral -- Travel)
5 resorts retain AAA's 5-diamond distinction Nov 7, 2009
Ventana Room at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson is a previous recipient but closed earlier this year. The four-diamond award winners will be announced later this month, AAA said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Elvira’s has arrived from Nogales, Sonora, and is making a splash already. Photo by Scott A. Taras | Special for the Green Valley News Nov 7, 2009
Monroy wanted then and still wants to open locations in Tucson and Phoenix, but was convinced by local businessman Todd Harrison to try Tubac. Elvira s, which opened in late August, has been welcomed enthusiastically by customers coming not only from Tubac and Green Valley, but from Rio Rico, Sonoita, Sahuarita, Tucson, Phoenix and across the border. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Walking in my shoes Nov 7, 2009
missmel wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:30 PM:" A Scorpian is a yummy yummy drink sold in Tucson that contains unholy amounts of alcohol, particularly rum.Perhaps that is what Mr. Valdez meant by pointing out that the Hedgehog loves Scorpians...makes sense to me!Scorpians may attract buzzards, but mostly they attract college students, rowdy bachleorettea and stressed out bankers. Scorpians really do make sense in this comparison! Streesed out mayors should have a Scorpian once in a while. It is good for... (Nogales International, AZ)
Women's Soccer Falls in Overtime to Arizona State, 1-0 Nov 7, 2009
Oregon State will return to action on Sunday, Nov. 8, as the Beavers travel to Tucson, Ariz. for an important match with Arizona at 10:00 a.m. The match with the Wildcats concludes the regular season for the Beavers as Oregon State is looking for its first NCAA Women's Soccer Championship berth since the 1994 season. (Pac-10.org)
Best Things to Do at Christmas in T... Nov 6, 2009
Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona. Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona ... Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events. (Suite101.com)
Richard Stoehr (Dick) Alexander Nov 5, 2009
After receiving a degree in journalism from the University of Arizona in 1957, he joined the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, starting as a beat reporter and eventually writing a weekly entertainment column and serving as President of the Tucson Press Club. In 1961 Dick met the love of his life, Patricia Ann (Pat) Payn. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Cougars Get Feisty In Football Practice Nov 5, 2009
Coming off yet another game where they were unable to put any points on the board in the first quarter, the Washington State University football team was in a feisty mood at practice as they prepared for their fifth road game in the past six weeks when they travel to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ryan Hess is battling cancer, but he’s not alone. He lives in Sahuarita with his wife, Margie, and their children, Hallie and Max. Nov 4, 2009
At the time of his diagnosis, Hess was finishing his first year as a podiatry resident at the Veterans Administration in Tucson. Ryan has used the last of his vacation leave and he is the sole provider for his family. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
VERNEL E. JOHNSON 1919-2009 Nov 4, 2009
Vern Johnson, of Tucson and formerly of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 20, 2009, after a long illness ... He is survived by his oldest son Mark Johnson of Kilchberg, Switzerland; his youngest son Michael Johnson and wife Laurie of Tucson; daughter Susan Johnson of Sahuarita; and his grandson Jake, whom he loved with all his heart. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
00001F05 00001ECE Politics. After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up. (The Drudge Report)
Spring slate includes pair at Miller Park Nov 3, 2009
All games begin at 1 p.m. MST unless otherwise noted) Thursday, March 4 at Giants in Scottsdale Friday, March 5 at Athletics in Phoenix Saturday, March 6, split-squad vs. Giants Saturday, March 6, split-squad at Rockies in Tucson Sunday, March 7 vs. Reds Monday, March 8 vs. Mariners Tuesday, March 9, at Cubs in Mesa Wednesday, March 10, at Padres in Peoria Thursday, March 11, vs. Athletics Friday, March 12, vs. Cubs Saturday, March 13, split-squad vs. Rockies split-squad Saturday, March 13,... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Watch the pilot! Nov 1, 2009
Ask the Pilot - Salon. Follow Tech & Business. (Salon)
Wildcats Top Cougars, 3-1 Nov 1, 2009
- The No. 18 Arizona Volleyball team, knowing it needed to win in order to keep pace in the treacherous Pac-10 Conference, knocked off No. 21 Washington State tonight at McKale Center, 3-1. and both notched 15 kills on the night as Owens also provided the Cats with 11 digs to record her third straight double-double and 11th overall on the season. (Pac-10.org)
Focus shorts Nov 1, 2009
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Green-building advocates coming to Phoenix Nov 1, 2009
The tours and events will cut across all areas of environmentally sound design, construction and activity while venturing as far south as Tucson and as far north as Flagstaff ... Science ials (Tucson) ... Culture g in Southern Arizona (Tucson). (AZCentral -- Business)
Hidden costs lurk in approving the JTED program in SCVUSD 35 Nov 1, 2009
Calls to Kirk Perrini, coordinator of career and post-secondary counseling at JTED, in Tucson have not been returned ... For Rio Rico High School (RRHS) to participate in the Pima JTED program, it will involve students traveling to Tucson and back for each class. (Nogales International, AZ)
Travel QA: Streamlined AZ Oct 31, 2009
Start with a scenic drive through Saguaro National Park outside Tucson and then head just south of town to San Xavier del Bac Mission (surprisingly ornate inside and especially pretty outside as the sun sets). Make it a weekend trip and add Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone (an hourlong stop will be all you need; that, and the right kitschy frame of mind) and Bisbee. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Arizona tribe opens Las Vegas-style casino Oct 30, 2009
"I look at this as just another opportunity for people in the Valley or people from Tucson to say, 'Gee, let's stay at Gila River' or 'Hey, let's stay at Radisson Fort McDowell.' ". Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
17th-Ranked Crusaders Travel To Fordham On Saturday Oct 27, 2009
In addition, Junior wide receiver Freddie Santana (Staten Island, N.Y.) has totaled 22 receptions for 324 yards and two touchdowns, senior wide receiver Nick Cole (Tucson, Ariz. has posted 19 catches for 178 yards and five scores, junior wide receiver Rob Koster (Bellerose, N.Y.) has caught 14 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns, and sophomore wide out Charles McCall (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Patriotleague.com)
The confused, tangled life of Shawna Forde Oct 26, 2009
In a few days Gilchrist began receiving e-mails from a Minuteman in Tucson who had previously let Forde s teenage daughter live at his home ... Forde was fascinated with Adams Project Bluelight, which he ran in the desert south of Tucson ... Ong spent close to two weeks with Forde in the desert, living at a campground south of Tucson that different Minutemen groups were using as a staging area for their border activities. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
ASU Women's Soccer Defeated by Arizona 2-1 in Double Overtime Oct 25, 2009
Tinnin scores her second goal of the season in loss. Junior forward Karin Volpe tied for the team lead with four shots on Friday. (Thesundevils.com)
'06 travel-abuse scandal haunts 2 finalists for city-manager job Oct 24, 2009
Of the seven trips, four were to various destinations in Mexico for meetings of the Arizona Mexico Commission, of which Cavazos is a board member; a fifth meeting was held in Tucson. The other two trips were to Las Vegas and San Francisco for Western Urban Water Coalition meetings. (AZCentral -- News)
Video: Sun Devil Soccer Update Oct 23, 2009
Sun Devils travel to Tucson Friday night to face Arizona ... The Arizona State women s soccer team returns to action Friday night when it travels to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats. (Thesundevils.com)
Titan Missile Museum volunteers Sam Densler, Len Dendorf, Norm Goetz, Tom McDonnell and Jim McMillan, not pictured, were busy Tuesday working on a float for the White Elephant Parade. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Oct 21, 2009
United States Submarine Veterans Tucson Base. 11. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
READ: The company's press release Oct 20, 2009
The company's equity earnings include its share of operating results from unconsolidated investees including the California Newspapers Partnership, Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership, Tucson newspaper partnership and other online/new technology businesses including Classified Ventures. Equity earnings also included the company's equity share of results for CareerBuilder for the first two months of the third quarter of 2008, before the company acquired controlling interest and began... (USA Today -- Money)
Claim Filed In Phoenix Airport Death Oct 20, 2009
She was on her way by herself from New York to enter an alcohol treatment center in Tucson. The claim, the legally required precursor to a lawsuit, seeks $8 million for Gotbaum's husband, Noah, her three children and her estate. (CBS News -- US)
Bruins Travel To Tucson To Face Wildcats Oct 20, 2009
UCLA AT ARIZONA Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Bruins look for first win in Tucson since 2003 ... The Wildcats own a 9-8 record in games played in Arizona and have won the last two played in Tucson ... On Nov. 3 in Tucson, the teams met in game nine of the 2007 season. (Uclabruins.com)
ASU Women's Soccer Plays Washington to a 1-1 Tie Oct 19, 2009
The Sun Devils return to action on Friday (7 p.m.) when they travel to Tucson, Ariz. to face in-state rival Arizona. (Thesundevils.com)
DONNA MAE “DEE DEE” HOOKWAY, 65, of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson after a short illness. Oct 18, 2009
DONNA MAE DEE DEE HOOKWAY, 65, of Green Valley, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009, at St. Mary s Hospital in Tucson after a short illness. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cal breaks out in rout of 00004000UCLA Oct 18, 2009
ARIZONA 43, STANFORD 38, at Tucson, Ariz. Nic Grigsby raced 57 yards for a touchdown with 2:57 to go, and Arizona rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Stanford. (Modesto Bee, CA)
State now in race to home-grow, recruit new jobs Oct 18, 2009
For example, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities Inc., two regional economic-development groups, in February launched a joint effort to woo California firms to Arizona, where taxes and regulations are less. Yuma and Flagstaff groups have since joined the project, known as Arizona Sun Corridor: Open for Business. (AZCentral -- News)
Wineries Coming of Age in the Arizona Desert Oct 15, 2009
The 25-acre vineyard was one of three in Sonoita-Elgin, a rural area an hour's drive from Tucson, when Callaghan's parents started it in 1990 ... "Back then, there were a lot of small family-owned wineries. It wasn't a corporate liquor industry like it is now," said Mueller, who also practices psychiatry in Tucson. (Fox News)
ASU Harriers Head to Indiana for NCAA Pre-Nationals Oct 15, 2009
40) two weeks after won the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson (13:39 ... similar to the women, the men also won the Dave Murray Invitational in Tucson after taking second at the season-opening George Kyte Invitational in Flagstaff. (Thesundevils.com)
Ghosts, goblins and more fall fun Oct 13, 2009
"Hunt" ghosts with in downtown Tucson or hear a ghoul read a spooky story at in Times Square (where kids get in free after 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in October). Encounter city ghosts on a in Seattle, Washington, or on a ghost tour in (was the real Jack the Ripper a Norfolk merchant. (CNN)
On a mild day, Kenyans sweep AJC Peachtree Oct 13, 2009
The top U.S. finishers on the men's and women's sides were Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Ariz. who finished sixth (28:11), and New York's Ilsa Paulson, who finished 86th (33:09) overall and 13th in the women's field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
N.L. Series Game 3 in Denver Snowed Out Oct 11, 2009
If this playoff were held in Tucson, this would never happen. by Forbus56 October 10, 2009 7:46 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Infrequent, shorter trips can keep spa costs down Oct 9, 2009
But men are also opting for stress relief treatments that are anti-aging, a 30 minute glycolic peel that makes skin visibly younger, for example, said Frank Westerbeke, president of Gadabout SalonSpas in Tucson, Ariz. The trend is toward multiple services at once, he said in an e-mail. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Haunted houses rivaling Holloywood horror flicks Oct 9, 2009
Old Tucson Studios in Arizona transforms from a movie set for Westerns to the spooky town of Nightfall where a haunted mine and heckling gargoyles are certain to startle and delight in the desert ... OLD TUCSON STUDIOS: Tucson, Ariz. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Also near Tucson, check out Madera Canyon, 40 minutes south off I-19, at the village of Summerhaven and atop Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalinas northeast of town. In the Chiricahua Mountains (70 miles north of Douglas, 36 miles southeast of Willcox and 120 miles east of Tucson), you ll find oak, ash, maple and aspen. (Carroll County Times, MD)
First Place Stanford Travels to Corvallis to Face Oregon State Oct 6, 2009
Stanford will travel to Tucson next Saturday to face Arizona before returning to Stanford Stadium to host Arizona State on Oct. 24 in the annual Reuinion Homecoming Game. . (Gostanford.com)
49 favorite Arizona getaways Oct 6, 2009
Dos Cabezas WineWorks, 3248 Arizona 82, Sonoita about 45 miles south of Tucson (165 miles from central Phoenix) ... In the event that the United States decided to launch a nuclear assault, there's a decent chance the missile would have been launched from a site in Sahuarita, a town just south of Tucson ... Titan Missile Museum, 1580 W. Duval Mind Road, Sahuarita, Exit 69 off Interstate 19, about 15 miles south of Tucson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
No comments posted. Oct 4, 2009
In the second victory of the week, the Lady Tigers took down the Academy of Tucson 3-1 ... The Lady Tigers look to stay strong in the coming week as they host Green Fields on Thursday, at 5 p.m. and travel to Tucson to take on Tanque Verde on Friday. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Genoveva Garduno Oct 2, 2009
She is survived by her daughters: Elsie and Nolina Garduno of Grants, Stella McKenzie and husband Bob of Tucson, Ariz. Ramona Chavez and husband Ricky of San Rafael, Triny Barajas and husband Jimmy of San Rafael, Patsy Garcia and husband Rodney of Bluewater Village; sons: Ramos Garduno and wife Sandra of Grants, Michael Garduno and wife Debra of Grants and Gilbert Garduno and wife Darlene of Denver, Colo. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Arizona's scariest haunted houses Oct 2, 2009
Old Tucson Studios sports a whole haunted village with live spooky characters, lethal libations and haunted activities within the town. Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Local Halloween Haunts to Rival Hollywood Oct 2, 2009
Old Tucson Studios in Arizona transforms from a movie set for Westerns to the spooky town of Nightfall where a haunted mine and heckling gargoyles are certain to startle and delight in the desert. And there's a pair of haunted houses in Kansas City, Mo. (Fox News)
3 travel deals Oct 2, 2009
Deals: Grand Canyon, Tucson, Prescott Valley ... Deals: Grand Canyon, Tucson, Prescott Valley ... Tucson: $55 a night at Ramada Limited. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Fire burns 2 homes in Mayer, threatens school Oct 1, 2009
10:15 AM MST on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. (AP) -- High winds Tuesday pushed a destructive wildfire toward a grade school in the Yavapai County community of Mayer. (FOX 11, AZ)
LMU Closes Out Non-Conference Schedule Oct 1, 2009
This Week LMU (7-3-1) at Arizona (3-6-1) Friday, October 2 7:00 p.m. Murphey Field at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium Tucson, Ariz. Gametracker and live video available on ArizonaAthletics. (Lmulions.com)
Creep yourself out over Jerome's haunted past. Oct 1, 2009
Tombstone Ghost Tour, Tucson Ghost Tour ... Tucson tours are at 7 p.m. Fridays through Mondays. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Softball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 1, 2009
Another trek west will take the Flames to Tucson for the Wildcat Invitational March 12-14. UIC will face a perennial power in host Arizona under the lights on the opening Friday of the tournament at 9:00 p.m. CST. Other teams include Creighton, St. John's and Northern Colorado. (Uicflames.com)
Travel + Leisure mag names best destination spas Sep 30, 2009
Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat Mexico was second, followed by Miraval, Arizona Resortn Tucson. Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas, took fifth place, followed by Rancho La Puerta Tecate in Mexico, Canyon Ranch in Tucson, the Golden Door in Escondido, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
