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Have you seen SB 1070 drive people out of Arizona?

When state lawmakers passed the tough bill known as SB 1070, they were clear that part of the aim was to make Arizona inhospitable for people in the U.S. illegally.

The 2012 presidential election has brought the issue of "self-deportation" to the forefront. Republican candidates have advocated for immigration policy that would make life difficult for undocumented immigrants.

We'd like to hear from you. Have you seen SB 1070 drive people out of Arizona? Do you agree with the concept of self-deportation?

How the $25 billion settlement with lenders helps Arizona homeowners

Arizonans who lost their homes to foreclosure, are at risk of foreclosure, or are now underwater on their loans stand to benefit most from a recent $25 billion dollar settlement with the nation’s l

Most medical marijuana applicants want to grow their own

More than 22,000 Arizonans have applied for and received permission from the Department of Health Services to use medical marijuana.

Record number of users overload Arizona's 511 system

Many people who tried to use Arizona’s 511 system this past weekend couldn’t get the latest road conditions because the phone number and website were at full capacity. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson

Winter storm closes Flagstaff schools, Interstate 40

Arizona will feel the lingering effects of a late-winter storm that brought gusting winds and sporadic rain and hail to lower elevations. Snow blanketed northern Arizona.

Rising fuel prices affect state's largest food bank

The cost of gas continues to rise. The statewide average stands at $3.88 a gallon. And while the higher costs put holes in your budget, imagine what its like for charities, struggling t

Selling Spanish Immersion, March 19-21

Selling Spanish Immersion

Throughout the Southwest, adult Americans are heading for the border-- the Guatemalan border-- to learn Spanish. KJZZ General Manager Jim Paluzzi embedded himself at a Spanish immersion school in Guatemala to learn about this cottage industry. He'll explore who's going there, who's teaching them and why.

Tune in to hear these stories on KJZZ at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. during Morning Edition

MON., 3/19: WHY SPANISH?
Americans are notorious for being monolingual. Gallup poll research shows that three out of every four Americans can’t carry on a conversation in a second language. If you’re going to learn another language in the Southwest, that usually means Spanish. Paluzzi investigates why some adult English speakers sought to be bi-lingual and how they’re using Spanish in their lives.

TUE., 3/20: WHY GUATEMALA?
These days, the ability to communicate in Spanish can be a key asset in the job market. To speak with confidence, however, often takes an immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking country. The Central American nation of Guatemala is developing a reputation as the go-to place for Spanish immersion. Paluzzi discovers first-hand why Guatemala is in demand.

WED., 3/21: IT TAKES A MAESTRA
Students are flocking to Spanish immersion programs in countries like Guatemala. It has given birth to a new industry that attracts many women to the business. Paluzzi discovered that when you study with one of these Spanish teachers, your investment is a lifeline.

Visit fronterasdesk.org to engage in the dialogue, view pictures and videos, read essays and listen to other audio stories relating to the series-- beginning Monday, March 19.

Phoenix bus strike: City council votes on related incentive

Phoenix bus drivers have a hand-shake agreement with Veolia Transporation on a new labor contract. This comes after a six-day strike that paralyzed bus service across the city.

The truth and legends of Arizona’s Old West

Bob Boze Bell, Executive Editor of True West magazine, talks about Arizona’s Old West history and misconceptions.