Salpointe football put on probation Nov 19, 2008
Salpointe defeated Mesa 55-28 in the opening round of the state playoffs and will play Mesa Red Mountain Friday night in the state semifinals. Salpointe Catholic will be allowed to play its regular season schedule next year, but will not be able to participate in the 2009 playoffs. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Dave Pratt'snew book Nov 18, 2008
In addition, Pratt has earned the respect of CNN icon Larry King, chats often on the air with Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, co-owns Alice Cooper'stown restaurant with its namesake and has been needled by Sen ... 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 - TCF Bank, U.S. 60 and Greenfield Road, Mesa, 602-716-8948. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hike in Sedona for Red Rock Canyon ... Nov 18, 2008
Some of the trails traverse high desert terrain; others go through pinyon pine forests or over flat red stone mesas ... The Brin Mesa trail, Soldiers Pass trail and Jordan trail form a 4 mile loop with moderate climbs along the way ... The terrain covers cottonwood and pine forests, high country meadows and smooth red rock mesas. (Suite101.com)
USF Recruiting Quick Hits Nov 18, 2008
Also a JUCO update on a WR the Bulls recently offered from Mesa Arizona. If you are not yet a member, try us FREE for 7 days. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Supervisors cut funds to bankroll court tower Nov 18, 2008
Funds to expand a regional court in Mesa, build a Sheriff's Office 911 center and crime lab, and tear down First Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix have been deleted. Instead, the county will funnel that money into the 16-story Criminal Court Tower that could cost taxpayers $340 million and likely will be the county's most expensive project. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Aztecs Welcome 15th-Ranked Arizona State to Cox Arena for Tuesday Night Showdown Nov 18, 2008
San Diego State University Official Athletic Site. The Aztecs play host to Arizona State on Tuesday night at 8 p.m.. (Goaztecs.com)
Cubs AFL notebook Nov 18, 2008
281 with 13 runs scored and seven RBIs in 15 games with Mesa ... But just a few weeks before the fall league started up, he got the call that he was going to be joining Mesa as a "taxi squad" catcher ... That left Mesa a catcher short. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
USA Basketball helps Glendaleto epicenter of Valley map Nov 18, 2008
Just think that about 10 years ago, Mesa rejected a $38 million bond issue that would have brought a stadium for the Cardinals to that city. Mesa also rejected a sales tax in 2002 for a Cardinals home but did fork over $46 million in incentives a few years later for Mesa Riverview, a shopping center that features a Bass Pro Shops franchise ... OK, so maybe Mesa isn't lamenting the loss of the Coyotes so much. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Metro Phoenix housing prices dip again Nov 18, 2008
by J. Craig Anderson - Nov. 15, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Lenders' pledges to be more aggressive about modifying delinquent mortgage loans did nothing to ease Maricopa County's swelling foreclosure rate in October, according to the latest housing report from Arizona State University. (AZCentral -- Business)
AZ lawmaker: Let carmakers file bankruptcy Nov 18, 2008
Mesa Congressman Jeff Flake said Monday that troubled U.S. auto makers should go into the bankruptcy and try to reorganize rather than relying on a federal bailout. Congress is considering loans to General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Setbacks aside, charter school owners persist in pursuit of dream Nov 18, 2008
"Maricopa is unlike Mesa or Tempe where there are old buildings that could be renovated to become a school," Gregory said. The pair linked up with Northroup and his M.A. Maricopa development company, striking a deal that would give Northroup 50 percent of the profits of the school in exchange for building it. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Suspect held in ramming death in Mesa Nov 18, 2008
Jereme Privett took his dying breath surrounded by friends and family in the parking lot of a Mesa restaurant, where police say he was "directly and intentionally" rammed by the driver of a Hummer H2 ... Privett was struck and tossed over the front end of the vehicle, according to Mesa police. (AZCentral -- News)
2 homes damaged in Gilbert fire Nov 18, 2008
The fire on the right side of the house spread to 1913 but was controlled within 20 minutes by firefighters from Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler. The cause of the fire was still under investigation. (AZCentral -- News)
Funeral for teen killed in wreck set for Friday Nov 18, 2008
Mesa police say Kelly Tracy and her brother Matthew were on their way to meet the Highland High School band for the Gilbert Days parade about 6:30 a.m. Saturday when they were struck nearly head-on by a driver near Sossaman and Guadalupe roads ... Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the City of Grace Church, 655 E. University Drive, Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
$86 million in projects cut to fund court tower Nov 18, 2008
To help cover court-tower costs, the board shelved a $67 million plan to expand a regional court in Mesa, a $13 million project to build a sheriff's office 911 center and crime lab, and a $6. 3 million plan to knock down First Avenue Jail. (AZCentral -- News)
Jury had been split in death penalty decision Nov 18, 2008
Among the other factors cited by jurors was that there was no coherent story about how the murder took place inside a trailer where Langin was babysitting Angelene behind the Plummer family's house in a county island east of Mesa, he said ... Michael Plummer, Angelene's father, allowed Langin to babysit his daughter unsupervised for nearly 24 hours in a fetid trailer behind the family's cramped home in a county island east of Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
Prepare to Go Through the Chambers of Purgatory -- New Book Follows the Exploits of a Contractor Who Discovers a Buried Vehicle of Unknown Origin Nov 18, 2008
Nov. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great power always comes with a great responsibility and those who wield it are destined to encounter countless obstacles. This is the theme that drives an enduring tale of discovery and adventuring in Through the Chambers of Purgatory, a new book authored by Chuck Morales and released through Xlibris. (Primezone Releases)
Hanson, Flowers lead Mesa Nov 18, 2008
Hanson (5-0) struck out 10 and held the visiting Peoria Javelinas to one hit over five innings and fellow Atlanta prospect Tyler Flowers homered again as the Mesa Solar Sox earned a 13-6 win on Monday ... Flowers has seven homers and 14 RBIs in his last 10 games for Mesa ... He's done in the AFL unless Mesa reaches the championship game. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
New faces make Big Sky tougher Nov 17, 2008
Northern Colorado recruited some help for its backcourt by getting junior college transfers John Pena (Mesa CC) and Yahosh Bonner (Salt Lake CC) ... g-John Pena, 5-10, jr., Mesa CC. (Missoulian, MT)
Arrest made in Mesa club fight Nov 17, 2008
(AP) Mesa police announced late Sunday night they have made an arrest after police say a driver hit and killed a man with a Hummer H2 following a fight at a club early Sunday morning ... A news release from Mesa police said Sosnowicz was booked on one count of 2nd degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault ... Witnesses told police the victim, Jeremy Privitt, 25, was in a physical fight with Sosnowicz in the parking lot of the Salty Senorita in Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
East Valley grieves for 'sweetest young lady' Nov 17, 2008
She also composed songs for the City of Grace Church in Mesa ... The Mesa teen's dreams were cut short Saturday when she was killed in a car crash on her way to perform with the marching band in the Gilbert Days Parade ... Sgt. Ed Wessing, a Mesa police spokesman, said Manuel Contreras-Galdean, 32, turned a red Dodge Ram in front of the Nissan Sentra carrying Kelly and her brother, Matthew, who was driving. (AZCentral -- News)
Man struck, killed by Hummer in parking lot Nov 17, 2008
Witnesses told police the driver of the Hummer H2 appeared to intentionally hit the 25-year-old while backing up in front of the restaurant and then drove off without stopping, said Sgt. Ed Wessing, a Mesa police spokesman. Police had detained and were interviewing people Sunday morning, but have not named any suspects, Wessing said. (AZCentral -- News)
Police search for suspects in Mesa shooting Nov 17, 2008
MESA - Mesa police discovered a dead passenger, a critically injured driver and three unharmed men inside a Chevy truck riddled with bullet holes and stopped in the middle of a street early Sunday morning. Detectives are still trying to identify the suspects responsible, said police spokesman Ed Wessing. (AZCentral -- News)
Downturn may hinder snowbirds' spending Nov 17, 2008
" Statewide data on winter visitors is difficult to find because no one tracks them regularly. Many snowbirds own homes and condos, which makes counting their seasonal visits nearly impossible. These visitors undoubtedly have an economic impact on the Valley, although that data is hard to find, too. The most recent estimate is from five years ago, when Arizona State University surveyed 300,000 winter visitors and found that they spent about $1 billion on food, entertainment, lodging and other... (AZCentral -- News)
Navajos bet first casino is a winner Nov 17, 2008
But the high mesas of Arizona and New Mexico are distinct from reservations along the urban fringe, so Navajos saw less potential and greater resistance ... Black Mesa Mine closed last year, wiping out $20 million in revenues and 240 jobs. (AZCentral -- News)
Navajo trail to gaming Nov 17, 2008
Navajo Nation suffers a major income and job loss with closure of Black Mesa Coal Mine and a tribal ban on uranium mining. 2006. (AZCentral -- News)
Booming biz: Nov 17, 2008
PEGGY PEATTIE / Union-Tribune American Shooting Center employee Andrew Romero (right) discussed the merits of a handgun with Miguel Ramos at the store in Kearny Mesa ... This has been tremendously larger than that, said Marc Halcon, owner of the American Shooting Center in Kearny Mesa ... It concerns a lot of people, said Oliver, a retired La Mesa police officer who opened his shop last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wanted for Murder: Paul Merle Eischeid Nov 16, 2008
Cynthia Garcia, 44, was intoxicated when she mouthed off to some Hells Angels at their clubhouse in Mesa, Ariz. where she would routinely hang out, according to reports. (Fox News)
Lee gets belated honor Nov 16, 2008
So fans at Saturday night's game at HoHoKam Park between the Mesa Solar Sox and Phoenix Desert Dogs got the added treat of seeing Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. Lee was a member of the AFL's Hall of Fame Class of 2007 with White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye, Twins outfielder Torii Hunter and newly named Brewers manager Ken Macha. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Drought in lending chokes small businesses in Arizona Nov 16, 2008
Catherine Ehninger, who operated a medical-billing business out of her Mesa home, said that she and her husband, Ronald, were recently advised to file for bankruptcy because of rising debt. The couple borrowed from their savings to start Cathy's Medical Billing Co. LLC five years ago and have put about $30,000 on personal credit cards, Ehninger said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Real Time blog Nov 16, 2008
Rei Mesa, head of Prudential Florida Realty, has a message for his agents: Don t take overpriced listings ... It s overpriced, unrealistic listings, Mesa said today during the National Association of Realtors conference in Orlando ... We have to tell our sellers, Please do not add to the misery of the market, Mesa says. (The Palm Beach Post)
State grant helps school get kids more active Nov 16, 2008
Mesa and three other Arizona school districts are using about $470,000 in combined state grants to pilot innovative physical education programs that teach kids how to stay active for a lifetime ... Mesa Public Schools' Guerrero Elementary received a $97,500 state grant last year to create and pilot a physical education program, all in an effort to get kids moving in a state without PE requirements ... Deb Pangrazi, who oversees the PE programs of 57 Mesa elementary schools, and educators started... (AZCentral -- News)
Gilbert band member killed in crash on way to parade Nov 16, 2008
Mesa police say an impaired driver triggered a crash early Saturday that killed a 16-year-old girl and injured her 17-year-old brother as they drove to a school band event ... Their collision at Guadalupe and Sossaman roads was nearly head-on, according to Sgt. Ed Wessing, a Mesa police spokesman ... Mesa police said she died in the operating room. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain defeated in home precinct Nov 16, 2008
The Mesa Republican regaled the crowd attending a legislative hearing at Dixie College with such gems as "You can arrest them for entering and you can arrest them for remaining," and his punch line on when he would extend a hand to an illegal immigrant: "finding a way back home." ... Jim Weiers is following in the footsteps of Jane Hull, who lost a leadership vote to Mark Killian of Mesa in 1992 ... This year, it's another Mesa resident who came out on top in the vote for GOP leader: Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
Ariz. Muslim leaders face increased FBI scrutiny Nov 16, 2008
However, a Mesa man was charged with lying to the FBI during the financing investigation ... Like the others, he was questioned by FBI agents after the incident, in addition to being questioned about the arrested Mesa man ... The only Arizonan arrested by the FBI is Akram Musa Abdallah of Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
Winter League Action November 12 Nov 15, 2008
ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE Justin Orenduff made his seventh start for the Surprise Rafters against Mesa in the Arizona Fall League and was tagged for five hits and four runs, three earned, in four innings. He struck out five to boost his season total to 26. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Chandler may get Oregano's Pizza Bistro Nov 15, 2008
Russell has eight Oregano's restaurants in Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Flagstaff, Tucson, Phoenix and Gilbert. He also wants to open sites in north Phoenix and Ahwatukee. (AZCentral -- Business)
Winterball Roundup - 11/13 Nov 15, 2008
Arizona Fall League: Surprise 2 Mesa 8 9-23, 10. 0 GB. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
3-team 5A Southern D-I likely Nov 15, 2008
Casa Grande s appeal to be moved from the Southern Region was approved and they will now be Division I in the Pima Region along with Mesa Desert Ridge, Mesa Skyline and Mesa Westwood. That leaves a three-team Southern Region Division I consisting of Buena, Salpointe Catholic and Tucson High with the winner between those three teams earning an automatic berth to state tournaments effective in the 2009-2010 school year. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Marian Elberta Palagi Nov 15, 2008
Michelle Palagi of Albuquerque, N.M., Michael (Nina) Palagi of Mesa, Ariz. Lorretta (Randy) Palagi-Bilof of Washington state, and Martin (Liz) Palagi of Las Vegas, Nev. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mesa to lay off 70 employees Nov 15, 2008
Layoff notices going out to 70 Mesa city employees ... Layoff notices going out to 70 Mesa city employees ... About 70 Mesa employees are being told their jobs are being eliminated amid a severe budget crisis, city spokesman Steve Wright said Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
Gas prices at 20-month low in Valley Nov 15, 2008
One Mesa station that was selling gas for $4 ... At this gas station in Mesa, prices have plunged by almost $2 a gallon since summer. (AZCentral -- News)
Take a hike: Doe Mountain in Sedona is a red-rock delight. Nov 15, 2008
Not only can you wander the mesa at the end of the trail for hours, but you have grand views of several Sedona landmarks from the top ... Sheer orange cliffs surround the mesa, and broken slabs of sandstone, weirdly striated bluffs and layers of twisted rock are visible everywhere ... The trail gets rougher and considerably steeper as you approach the mesa's rim, with the last few feet leading up a narrow, rocky chute. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Travel QA: Dozens of places to take your winter visitors. Nov 15, 2008
Travel QA: Tons of places to take winter visitors. Get Outta Town Book Your Trip Now. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Pastor profile Nov 15, 2008
Townsend comes to Lodi from Victory Lutheran Church in Mesa, Ariz. He also served at another church in Mesa and one in Lake Havasu City, also in Arizona. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Brewers' AFL overview Nov 15, 2008
C Lou Palmisano also began the year on the Javelinas' taxi squad, though he saw more active time as he filled in for missing or injured catchers both with the Javs and Mesa. He finally was activated for good when Angel Salome went home with a sore shoulder after just one game. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Utah Gymnastics Team Signs Three Nov 14, 2008
Chloe Sims (Brisbane, Australia) and Meg Whitney (Mesa, Ariz ... Originally a Salt Lake City native, Whitney now lives in Mesa, Ariz. (Utahutes.com)
Harriers Head to Stanford for NCAA West Region Races Nov 14, 2008
On the women's side, true freshman has won the Joe Uff/ASU Invitational and the Mesa Thunderbird Invitational while competing unattached from ASU after finishing 15th at the Dave Murray Invitational, her first race of the year ... On the men's side, , who is running unattached from ASU this season, has won the only two races he has run, the Dave Murray and the Mesa Thunderbird ... 3 two weeks before winning the Mesa Thunderbird Invitational in 18:11. (Thesundevils.com)
Wildcats Ink Two for 2009 Class Nov 14, 2008
A player who will have three years of eligibility remaining when she joins the Wildcats next Fall is Brooke Jackson, a 5 9 shooting guard who is a freshman at Mesa Community College ... She is currently averaging 19 points per game at Mesa. (Pac-10.org)
Braves pitcher Hanson creating a stir Nov 14, 2008
I mean, he s totally dominated out here, said Rocket Wheeler, Hanson s manager with the Mesa Solar Sox in the fall league and his manager in parts of the past two seasons at Class A Myrtle Beach ... I ve never seen anything like it, said Mississippi and Mesa teammate Stephen Marek, a right-hander who went to the Braves from the Los Angeles Angels in the Mark Teixeira trade. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Will Make Playoffs Nov 14, 2008
Cheer squad from Mesa Verde is this weeks cheerleaders of the week. Links We LikeSponsored Content. (KCRA 3, CA)
Women seeking postseason Nov 14, 2008
- Trip Sports Classic, Mesa Skyline High School. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Complete preview Nov 14, 2008
Tucson (5-5) at Mesa Mountain View (10-0) ... Mesa (6-4) at Tucson Salpointe Catholic (9-1) ... Mesa barely made the postseason by defeating Red Mountain 13-10 in overtime and should match up well with Salpointe, which played an easier schedule. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Football notebook Nov 14, 2008
Mesa Mountain View looks to be primed for another postseason run ... "We've done a good job of taking advantage of those opportunities most of the time," Mesa Mountain View coach Tom Joseph said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gift cards expected to be hot holiday items Nov 14, 2008
"I would love to get a gas card. Wouldn't you?" said Mesa retiree Marilyn Kaltynski, who said she has been giving them as gifts even before gas cost more than $3 a gallon. "They are great gifts.". (AZCentral -- Business)
New grant will launch Hohokam ruins project Nov 14, 2008
After more than 20 years, Mesa finally has enough money to begin work on an architectural park at the Mesa Grande ruins ... Tom Wilson, director of the city-owned Museum of Natural History, said last spring the first $150,000, courtesy of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, was spent for site planning and digital mapping of the fragile west Mesa spot ... "The goal is to provide the necessary public facilities to allow for the site to be opened to the general public for tours upon... (AZCentral -- News)
Ariz. lawmakers clear some university projects Nov 14, 2008
Russell Pearce of Mesa, cited the state's fiscal crisis and said he applied strict health and safety criteria. Most of the financing would come from projected increases in Arizona Lottery proceeds, but legislative budget analysts have said that money might be needed to help close the state's revenue shortfall. (AZCentral -- News)
Lawmakers weigh fate of Arizona environmental agency Nov 13, 2008
Chuck Gray, a Mesa Republican who in January will become Senate majority leader, said the reauthorization should make it clear that Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano needs legislative authorization to commit the state to action on greenhouse gases. "There's going to have to be some clarification under what parameters we want the agency continued," he said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Hawaii spices up Northwest volleyball Nov 13, 2008
Western New Mexico sophomore outside hitter Alzie Auelua (Radford '05 of 'Aiea) had nine kills, four digs, three assists and an ace in Saturday's four-set win over Mesa State (Colo ... WNMU, the second seed, plays Mesa State Friday in the RMAC Tournament quarterfinals. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wrestling Hosts Portland State at Maryvale HS Friday Nov 13, 2008
The Sun Devils enter the dual following a 26-12 opening-day defeat of Pac-10 foe UC Davis on Saturday at Mesa High School, the alma mater of current Sun Devil ... QUICK WORKIn the lone Top 15 battle of the dual, No. 8 remained undefeated on the mat inside Mesa High School's gymnasium as he worked a takedown into a touch-fall of his opponent, No. 11 Marcos Orozco, in the 125-pound bout ... The dual with UC Davis at Mesa High School marked the second time the Sun Devils have held a dual at MHS in... (Thesundevils.com)
Braves prospect hits 3 homers in game Nov 13, 2008
Marietta native Tyler Flowers hit three home runs to drive in seven runs for the Mesa Solar Sox in a 16-4 win against the Surprise Rafters on Wednesday at HoHoKam Stadium. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Former Mesa police officer served with 12-count indictment alledging sexual conduct with a minor Nov 13, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) - A former Mesa police officer arrested on allegations of sexual misconduct with a child has been indicted on several charges involving two children ... Bowman resigned in September from the Mesa Police Department over issues unrelated to the indictment filed thus month in Pinal County Superior Court. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Plain to see why Braves won't trade this one Nov 13, 2008
Waiting to watch the phenom Kevin Towers wants most but won t get, Tommy Hanson, pitch for the Mesa Solar Sox against the Surprise Rafters before a crowd of about 57 (including nine scouts, as of 12:25 p.m.) in this Arizona Fall League tilt here at HoHoKam Stadium, and wondering what a pair of Solar Sox might feel like on a cold day ... DOB, did you happen to be at the Mesa game yesterday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Air Force Hosts TCU to Open Home Slate Nov 13, 2008
Meanwhile, the Air Force women went undefeated at the Bill and Peggy Foster Duals, hosted by Mesa State. The Falcons, who won 10 of 14 events, picked up dual victories over Colorado College, Grand Canyon, Mesa State and the University of Colorado (club) ... Air Force enters this week's contest with a 4-8 overall record and 0-3 mark in the MWC, after going 3-0 against Colorado College, Grand Canyon and Mesa State last weekend. (Airforcesports.com)
Telescopes a passion for Photon Instrument owner Nov 13, 2008
Today, Photon Instrument in Mesa is the largest retailer in professional-quality telescopes and binoculars west of the Mississippi. A licensed Celestron dealer, Kutok also carries an array of instruments and products from a number of other major optical-equipment makers. (AZCentral -- Business)
