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July 2007

 
July 31, 2007

This links opens to an audio file In The Know vs. In The Now

( Phoenix, AZ )

Mondays might be changing at The Arizona Republic again. In March, the paper decided to collapse some sections-like local and business news-into one. Now it appears the original Monday edition could be making a comeback. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

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July 30, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Business Community Divided Over Sanctions Law

( Phoenix )

The issue of illegal immigration has caused a few disagreements among politicians. Now, the business community is following suit. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has the story.

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July 30, 2007

This links opens to an audio file AZ Global Warming

( Phoenix, AZ )

A new report from the University of Arizona's Institute for the Study of Planet Earth reveals a rise in temperature in Arizona and a fall in precipitation. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson reports.

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Read the report on global warming's effect on Arizona and the Southwest from the Institute for the Study of Planet Earth

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July 30, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Student Hunger Strike

( Phoenix )

A group of college students in the Valley have launched a 7-day hunger strike to draw attention to a proposed federal law called the Dream Act. The bill would allow undocumented immigrants who graduate high school to remain in the U.S. if they attend college or join the military for two years.

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[ James Garcia ]

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July 28, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Pinal County Leaders Look to Manage Growth

( Phoenix )

How do leaders in one of the country's fastest growing counties work to try and manage that growth? KJZZ's Mark Brodie gets some ideas from two of them.

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July 26, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Standing to be human

( Tucson )

Over time humans have remained at the top of the food chain, and researchers are trying to figure out why. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports it might be a matter of using your feet.

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July 25, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Chandler Round-Up: Ten Years Later. Part 3

( Phoenix )

A decade ago this week, Chandler Police and Federal Immigration Officers swept through the town looking to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants. In the process, they also stopped to question legal residents and U.S. Citizens who either spoke Spanish or looked 'Mexican.' KJZZ's Marcos Najera concludes a 3-part series on the Chandler Roundup with a report on the city's efforts to move past its darkest days.

The Chandler Roundup:  Ten Years Later The Chandler Roundup: Ten Years Later
Listen to KJZZ's special series on the Chandler Roundup and learn more about the event.

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July 25, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now: Police & Immigration

( Phoenix, AZ )

Here and Now tackles the growing trend of local police enforcing federal immigration law. First, the program looks back at the lessons learned from the 'Chandler Roundup.' Ten years ago. Chandler police were sued after an immigration sweep resulted in the stopping of anyone who looked 'Mexican.' Here and Now also looks at concerns surrounding a new 'Illegal Immigrant Hotline" and the growing trend of police seeking training to enforce federal immigration law.

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July 24, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Part 2 - The Impact

( Chandler )

In the second of our three-part series on the Chandler Round-up, KJZZ's James Garcia looks at the impact the "Chandler Roundup" had on the communities latino population.

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July 23, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Part 1 - What went wrong

( Chandler )

Ten years ago, Chandler police and Border Patrol agents arrested and deported hundreds of Latinos in the South-Valley city. Many of the arrests were made without probable cause. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson brings the first of a three part series looking at the Chandler Round-up.

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July 20, 2007

This links opens to an audio file A floundering Footloose

( Phoenix )

Theater Critic Robrt Pela reviews a Desert Stages production of "Footloose."

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July 20, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Step Into the Grove

( Tempe, AZ )

Curators at art museums usually tell you not to touch a thing. But one exhibit on display at the Arizona State University Art Museum is all hands-on.

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July 20, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Harry Potter

( Phoenix )

The new Harry Potter book goes on sale at midnight at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe.

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Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe is hosting a variety of events as part of the release of the new Harry Potter book.

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July 19, 2007

This links opens to an audio file TB Patient Moved to Denver for Treatment

( Phoenix, AZ )

An Arizona man with a dangerous strain of drug-resistant tuberculosis is being moved to National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver. That's the same hospital that's treating Atlanta attorney Andrew Speaker, also a TB patient.

More Coverage of Tuberculosis and the Robert Daniels Story More Coverage of Tuberculosis and the Robert Daniels Story

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July 19, 2007

This links opens to an audio file The truth about Monsoon

( Phoenix )

With the promise of moisture becoming more frequent in Arizona, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with ASU climatologist Randy Cerveny about the mysteries of the Arizona Monsoon.

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Hear previous interviews with Randy Cerveny about his book "Freaks of the Storm."

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July 18, 2007

This links opens to an audio file hereandnowdevelopment

( Phoenix, AZ )

Arizona is the nation's fastest growing state. Development is everywhere. Here and Now looks at the high rise condo boom, the leveling off of single family home construction, and the buzz surrounding retail and office development in the valley. Suncorp Development CEO Steve Betts and ASU Realty Studies director Jay Butler join host Steve Goldstein to discuss the many facets of development in Arizona.

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July 17, 2007

This links opens to an audio file New Group Supports Challenge to Employer Sanctions Law

( Phoenix )

A group of Arizona business leaders has launched an effort opposing the state's new employer sanctions law. The Wake Up Arizona! coalition wants to let people know about the law's unintended consequences, and supports a lawsuit filed last week challenging the law's constitutionality. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.

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July 16, 2007

This links opens to an audio file TB Patient Waiting for Medical Transfer

( Phoenix, AZ )

Medical officials in Colorado say they're preparing for the arrival of Robert Daniels, the Phoenix man with a dangerous form of tuberculosis. Since last summer, Daniels has been held in court-ordered isolation at the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix. He's due to be transferred to a Denver hospital. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports the move is taking longer than Daniels, or his attorneys, would like.

More Coverage of Tuberculosis and Robert Daniels on KJZZ More Coverage of Tuberculosis and Robert Daniels on KJZZ

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July 13, 2007

This links opens to an audio file AZ TB Patient May Be Moved to Denver

( Phoenix, AZ )

A Phoenix man with a rare and dangerous form of drug resistant tuberculosis may soon be transferred to National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Colorado, where TB patient Andrew Speaker has been treated. For the past year, Robert Daniels has been has been quarantined in a jail ward of the Maricopa Medical Center.

Previous Story Previous Story
Listen to Rene Gutel's previous story on Robert Daniels.

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July 12, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

( Phoenix, AZ )

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano discusses why she signed an employer sanctions law that cracks down on businesses that hire undocumented workers. Napolitano also tells Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about what still needs to be fixed before the law takes effect in January. The governor discusses teacher and state employee salary increases and growth issues.

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Read comments and questions for the governor submitted by Here and Now listeners.

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July 11, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Overdue bookshelves

( Phoenix )

The nation's first Dewey Decimal-less library celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday in Gilbert. The Perry Branch is organized more like a bookstore. Librarians hope the move lures back readers drawn away by chains like Barnes & Noble and Borders. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

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July 09, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Mission to the Martian Polar North

( PHOENIX )

NASA officials in Washington have announced a landing site for the Phoenix Mars Mission. Liftoff is schedule for early August from Cape Canaveral. The University of Arizona serves as command central. It's the first time NASA has selected a public college to run an entire mission to Mars. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.

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July 09, 2007

This links opens to an audio file 'ĦAsk A Mexican!' Gustavo Arellano

( Phoenix )

Gustavo Arellano, author of 'ĦAsk A Mexican!', a national weekly column that's also now a new book, discusses his satirical take on the lives of Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe host a book-signing Monday night, July 9.

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Author Gustavo Arellano appears tonight (July 9) to sign his new book, 'Ask A Mexican'. Click on the link above for more information.

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July 06, 2007

This links opens to an audio file The King and I persevere

( Phoenix )

Theater critic Robrt Pela reviews "The King and I" and explains why dinner theater may not always be cheesy...maybe.

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Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com Robrt Pela at phoenixnewtimes.com

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July 06, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Kartchner Caverns Temps Rise

( Benson, AZ )

Over the past eight years, temperatures inside Kartchner Caverns have risen as much as six degrees. In the second of a two-part series on the caves, KJZZ's Rene Gutel looks at the health of the caverns.

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Virtual Tour of Kartchner Caverns Virtual Tour of Kartchner Caverns
Friends of Kartchner Caverns has produced a virtual tour of the cave on its website.

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July 05, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Attendance Slump at Kartchner Caverns

( Benson, AZ )

Eight years after Kartchner Caverns opened to the public, the park is struggling to get enough visitors. 2006 saw a nearly 20% drop in attendance. This summer, park officials are cutting the admission ticket price in half.

Kartchner Caverns State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park

Virtual Tour of Kartchner Caverns Virtual Tour of Kartchner Caverns
Friends of Kartchner Caverns has produced a virtual tour of the cave on its website.

Kartchner Caverns Explored Kartchner Caverns Explored
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July 03, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Thinking about Buying Locally

( Phoenix )

This week, a group of independent Valley businesses--Local First Arizona--is marking Independents Week to get residents to consider spending their money in Arizona-based stores. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein spoke with Local First Arizona Executive Director Kimber Lanning.

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July 02, 2007

This links opens to an audio file Desalination update

( Yuma )

KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Jim Cherry, the manager of the Yuma Desalination Plant--a facility that filters material from Yuma irrigation water. The plant recently completed a successful test, giving the possibility for more water in Arizona.

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Find all of the parts in our desalination series here

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