4 U.S. House members call for investigation into Arpaio
Four Democratic U.S. House members are calling for the new attorney general and Homeland Security secretary to investigate allegations of racial profiling against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
“Sheriff Arpaio has repeatedly demonstrated disregard for the rights of Hispanics in the Phoenix metropolitan area,” said a press release issued by U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr., chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, and three other lawmakers. “Under the guise of immigration enforcement, his staff has conducted raids in residential neighborhoods in a manner condemned by the community as racial profiling.
“Racial profiling and segregation are simply not acceptable,” Conyers, from Michigan, is quoted as saying in the release. “Media stunts and braggadocio are no substitute for fair and effective law enforcement.”
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Low temps, wet weekend moving in
Low temps, wet weekend moving in
Valley residents ready to welcome spring weather shouldn't put away those jackets and sweaters just yet.
After an unusually warm week, much lower temperatures - some near freezing - and rain or snow are moving in, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
Two storms are bearing down on the Valley, and the first could bring nearly an inch of rain late today. Forecasts call for a dry start to Saturday, but the afternoon and evening could bring rain and possible thunderstorms.
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Valley residents ready to welcome spring weather shouldn't put away those jackets and sweaters just yet.
After an unusually warm week, much lower temperatures - some near freezing - and rain or snow are moving in, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
Two storms are bearing down on the Valley, and the first could bring nearly an inch of rain late today. Forecasts call for a dry start to Saturday, but the afternoon and evening could bring rain and possible thunderstorms.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Crash puts focus on school-bus driver
Crash puts focus on school-bus driver
The school-bus driver who wrecked his yellow 2002 Bluebird into a dozen vehicles on his afternoon route provided a confusing account of how he passed out and lost control, police said Thursday.
Alfonso Saavedra, 46, said he lost consciousness after the first of 13 collisions on 67th Avenue as he carried a busload of Western Valley Middle School students to their west Phoenix homes.
But Phoenix detectives, who are still awaiting Saavedra's blood-test results, were skeptical about the driver's take on the half-mile series of collisions between McDowell Road and Van Buren Street.
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The school-bus driver who wrecked his yellow 2002 Bluebird into a dozen vehicles on his afternoon route provided a confusing account of how he passed out and lost control, police said Thursday.
Alfonso Saavedra, 46, said he lost consciousness after the first of 13 collisions on 67th Avenue as he carried a busload of Western Valley Middle School students to their west Phoenix homes.
But Phoenix detectives, who are still awaiting Saavedra's blood-test results, were skeptical about the driver's take on the half-mile series of collisions between McDowell Road and Van Buren Street.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Ariz. House panel OKs ban on speed cams
Ariz. House panel OKs ban on speed cams
An effort to ban photo speed enforcement on Arizona highways advanced Thursday when lawmakers passed a bill out of committee.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 5-2 to recommend approval of House Bill 2106, which would force the removal of the cameras now installed on Interstate 10, Loop 101 and other highways.
"This was done in the name of revenue," said Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, who voted for the ban. "It is a speed tax, and it is being done to fund social programs."
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An effort to ban photo speed enforcement on Arizona highways advanced Thursday when lawmakers passed a bill out of committee.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 5-2 to recommend approval of House Bill 2106, which would force the removal of the cameras now installed on Interstate 10, Loop 101 and other highways.
"This was done in the name of revenue," said Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, who voted for the ban. "It is a speed tax, and it is being done to fund social programs."
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Sky Harbor drops to 9th busiest airport in U.S.
Sky Harbor drops to 9th busiest airport in U.S.
As millions of passengers cut their travel budgets, Sky Harbor slipped down the FAA's ranking of busy U.S. airports.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was the ninth busiest airport in 2008. In 2007, it was the eighth busiest.
Charlotte Douglas Airport, in Charlotte, N.C. is now No. 8.
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As millions of passengers cut their travel budgets, Sky Harbor slipped down the FAA's ranking of busy U.S. airports.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was the ninth busiest airport in 2008. In 2007, it was the eighth busiest.
Charlotte Douglas Airport, in Charlotte, N.C. is now No. 8.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Governor says Arizona could get $1 billion from feds
Governor says Arizona could get $1 billion from feds
Arizona could receive "upwards and over" $1 billion from the federal government as part of an economic stimulus package being shaped by President-elect Barack Obama and members of Congress, Gov. Janet Napolitano told The Arizona Republic on Thursday.
Napolitano cautioned that the figure remains a "moving target" because talks regarding the plan are continuing.
But the money would be a significant help to a state government facing an immediate shortfall as large as $1.6 billion. For fiscal 2010, which will begin July 1, the projected shortfall ranges from an additional $2 billion to $3 billion. The stimulus funding would probably be split between this year and next.
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Arizona could receive "upwards and over" $1 billion from the federal government as part of an economic stimulus package being shaped by President-elect Barack Obama and members of Congress, Gov. Janet Napolitano told The Arizona Republic on Thursday.
Napolitano cautioned that the figure remains a "moving target" because talks regarding the plan are continuing.
But the money would be a significant help to a state government facing an immediate shortfall as large as $1.6 billion. For fiscal 2010, which will begin July 1, the projected shortfall ranges from an additional $2 billion to $3 billion. The stimulus funding would probably be split between this year and next.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ariz. firefighters accused of starting blazes
Ariz. firefighters accused of starting blazes
Four volunteer firefighters of the Ehrenberg Fire District were arrested Monday in connection with at least 15 arson-caused fires in the unincorporated area near Blythe, Calif., according to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities believe the suspects, between 19 and 23 years old, sparked the fires to make money. Ehrenberg firefighters are paid for each call they fight.
“To increase the call level, they set their own fires,” Lieutenant Glenn Gilbert of the sheriff's office said. “They were the ones that responded to put them out.”
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Four volunteer firefighters of the Ehrenberg Fire District were arrested Monday in connection with at least 15 arson-caused fires in the unincorporated area near Blythe, Calif., according to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities believe the suspects, between 19 and 23 years old, sparked the fires to make money. Ehrenberg firefighters are paid for each call they fight.
“To increase the call level, they set their own fires,” Lieutenant Glenn Gilbert of the sheriff's office said. “They were the ones that responded to put them out.”
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