The love affair between Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and GOPers all over the country apparently has found its way to the United States Senate. Both of Arizona’s senators announced this afternoon that they’ll support Brewer in the GOP primary for governor this August and, obviously, in the general election in November…
The Arizona Department of Corrections media relations department has had a busy few days. Last week, there was an apparent shanking, which left one inmate dead. Within minutes of relaying that news to media outlets, prison officials were charged with explaining to the public how a different inmate escaped custody…
When the D-Backs selected Barret Loux with the sixth-overall pick in the draft last month, many thought it was a reach. Now there will be even more questions about the Snakes selection of Loux, who reportedly failed his physical with the team. Can the Snakes do anything right these days?…
Lawyers for Oprah-approved snake-oil salesman James Arthur Ray, leader of the sweat-lodge fiasco that left three people dead and dozens injured last October, are asking a Yavapai County Superior Court judge to throw out some key evidence against the “self-help” guru in his upcoming manslaughter trial.Ray’s attorneys filed several motions to…
It’s been more than a week since we last got news from Border Patrol agents about some enormous amount of marijuana getting found in the Arizona desert. Frankly, we were beginning to think the drug cartels had called it quits — then Friday happened. Border agents from the Sonoita Station got a report then of a…
Happy Monday! Here’s a funny video from radio host/activist Carlos Galindo, showing what happens when he attempts to debate a Tea Party nutjob regarding SB 1070 outside the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix.I love the part where Galindo has to explain what a “fiscal conservative” is to the guy. Enjoy!…
Well, it looks like the Phoenix Suns aren’t taking the loss of Amar’e Stoudemire too hard. The word around the NBA, according to the Arizona Republic, is that the Suns are close to acquiring Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress in separate deals. If these deals happen, the Suns would definitely…
To put it mildly, Juan Gutierrez has had an inconsistent season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. But despite all the blown saves, earned runs, and other bullpen buffoonery, the Venezuelan-born reliever managed to shake off demons and provide an ace performance on Saturday night as closer against the Florida Marlins. Gutierrez’s used…
When the State Farm Home Run Derby kicks off tonight, there will be five first-timers in Anaheim. One of them is D-Backs centerfielder Chris Young, who is making his first All-Star appearance. Surprisingly, Young isn’t even the long-ball leader on his own team. That belongs to strikeout king Mark Reynolds…
And then there were two — legitimate GOP candidates for governor, that is. Dean Martin suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Friday, leaving accidental Governor Jan Brewer and businessman/rich-guy Owen “Buz” Mills as the last remaining candidates (with active campaigns — Martin hasn’t officially pulled the plug yet) in the GOP primary for governor with…
County officials say they aren’t sure what the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is talking about when it comes to yesterday’s serious, but vague, allegation against a County Supervisor. But Jim Bloom, executive assistant for Supervisor Andrew Kunasek, says he “categorically denies” the allegation that Kunasek swiped $15,000 in public funds…
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is demanding that county risk managers review “evidence” of criminal acts by county officials before settling any claims by those officials. The demand comes in a strongly worded news release and letter by Chief Deputy David Hendershott that accuses County Supervisor Andrew Kunasek of stealing $15,000…
In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times’ blogs. Today’s entries:…
Lake Pleasant Regional Park is a perfect place to cool down, relax and escape life’s worries — unless you run a business there.In that case, life on the lake isn’t always as pleasant as its name might suggest.Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox recently raised concerns about a deal that…
If you’re smooth enough to leave your stash of kiddy-porn in a photo kiosk at the pharmacy where you work, chances are you’re gonna get in some trouble. That seems to be the case for a Phoenix man who prosecutors say did exactly that late last month.The Maricopa County Attorney’s…
Phoenix prosecutor Will Gonzalez says he’s “fascinated” by the case of Marcos Mejia, the 42-year-old graffiti vandal who recently received a one-year jail sentence for tagging. Not only is that the toughest punishment ever given to someone in the city’s history for a graffiti crime, Gonzalez says, but it’s plain “odd” to…
This came as a bit of a shocker on a slow, Friday afternoon but we just got word that Treasurer Dean Martin is suspending his campaign to become the Republican nominee for governor.In a statement released moments ago, Martin says by continuing his campaign he would only be taking away…
Despite this past Wednesday being “National Fuck Prius Day,” former New Times scribe and Democratic Senate hopeful, John Dougherty, announced today that he will be arriving at tonight’s debate in a “motorcade of electric cars.”It probably won’t be the coolest-looking motorcade in the history of communal transportation — and he’d…
Oh, Phil Mickelson — you’ve done it again. With yet another chance to claim the No. 1 spot in the world, Lefty faltered again. This time it was at the Scottish Open, where Phil imploded and missed the cut…
The Arizona Cardinals have signed one of their 2010 draft picks. Jorrick Calvin, a sixth-round selection, has been inked to a four-year, $1.87 million deal. The rookie cornerback might have a future returning punts and kicks for the team…
A federal jury yesterday handed a guilty verdict to Rick Renzi’s accountant, Dwayne Lequire, for embezzling $796,000 from the former Congressman’s company — and conspiring with Renzi to do it. He faces up to 85 years in prison when he’s sentenced on October 18. The disgraced, former Republican Congressman from Tucson still faces…
The soap opera that is the LeBron James free-agency saga should have come to an end yesterday when King James announced his plans to sign with the Miami Heat but within hours of the uber-hyped announcement, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert threw some new fuel on the fire with some…
