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Goddard: Changes to Mexico’s justice system bode well for reducing corruption

Feb 25, 2010, 6:19 AM 0

By MELANIE KISER Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — Dramatic changes to Mexico’s criminal justice system will make its prosecutions more like those in the United States, opening proceedings and paving the way for more transborder collaboration, Arizona Attorney General…

General, Local News, Media, Music, Southwest

Is talent competition a false American Idol?

Feb 22, 2010, 6:57 AM 0

By Lorenzo Tijerina La Prensa de San Antonio.- Chicago-based talent search event scheduled to come to SA, suddenly cancels amid allegations of foul play. Amid controversy and allegations of foul play Riverwalk Plaza Hotel cancelled sponsorship of Hispanic talent…

Education, General, Government, Local News, Southwest

Demonstrators: Cutting adult education programs will hurt Arizona

Feb 19, 2010, 7:56 AM 0

By GRISELDA NEVAREZ Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — Brandon Muzzin was in seventh grade when he stopped going to school. Through a state-funded program, he was able to get his GED and is now majoring in engineering at Pima…

Education, General, Government, Language, Local News, Southwest

Lawmaker wants to give schools more flexibility on English learners

Feb 10, 2010, 12:41 PM 0

By GRISELDA NEVAREZ Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — State mandates on how school districts teach English language learners keep local officials from adopting systems that can most effectively address the needs of their students, a state lawmaker contends. “To…

Business, Economy, General, Local News, Southwest

San Antonio’s diversified economy thrives

Feb 8, 2010, 1:41 PM 0

By Johnny Hernandez La Prensa SAN ANTONIO — “This is about as good as it gets right now,” said former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who delivered the keynote address at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s…

General, Government, Health, Human Rights, Immigration, Local News, Southwest, Women

Leaders call attention to untold stories of human trafficking victims

Feb 3, 2010, 12:08 PM 0

By MELANIE KISER Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — Perhaps law enforcement’s biggest roadblock in combating human trafficking in Arizona and elsewhere is a conspicuous absence of victims, a group of officials and advocates said Monday. Intimidation, coercion and manipulation…

Culture, General, History, Local News, Media, Music, Southwest

First Texas Hispanic DJ earns radio’s top honor

Jan 29, 2010, 8:46 AM 0

By Ramon Hernandez La Prensa de San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — KSAH’s Alberto Alegre has the unique distinction of being the only Texas Hispanic disc jockey recognized by a task force of broadcasters as the one radio personality who…

Culture, General, Local News, Southwest

Navajo lawmaker: Regulating native ceremonies held off reservations would protect public

Jan 20, 2010, 12:14 PM 0

By YVONNE GONZALEZ Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — Regulating off-reservation ceremonies that businesses advertise as traditional Native American would help prevent tragedies such as last year’s deaths at a Sedona retreat, a state lawmaker said Tuesday. Sen. Albert Hale,…

General, Health, Local News, Southwest

Dealing with Post-Holiday Syndrome

Jan 12, 2010, 5:51 PM 0

La Prensa de San Antonio.- The time has come to get back into the discipline of work after enjoying a relaxing, worry and stress-free vacation. Many office workers suffer from similar symptoms -they can’t concentrate, fight to keep their…

Environment, General, Local News, Southwest

New law, ban lifted, fireworks still illegal and dangerous

Jan 6, 2010, 3:47 PM 0

By Johnny Hernandez La Prensa de San Antonio.- With the much rain the city has received since September, Bexar County has lifted the fireworks burn ban, but residents need to remember that it is still illegal and dangerous to…

General, Government, Local News, Politics, Southwest

As economy toppled, seven Arizona congressmen continued tradition of staff bonuses

Dec 27, 2009, 8:33 PM 0

By CHRISTINE ROGEL Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — While dealing with the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, seven Arizona members of the U.S. House of Representatives granted around $300,000 in total staff bonuses in late 2008, a…

General, Health, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

Health disparities affect Hispanics

Dec 8, 2009, 9:55 AM 0

By Johnny Hernandez SAN ANTONIO — “Somebody has to speak the scientific truth about health issues in order to empower people with the information to make good decisions on improving their health,” said Dr. Richard Carmona, former U.S. Surgeon…

Education, General, Government, Local News, Southwest

‘Know Before You Go,’ officials advise holiday travelers to Mexico

Dec 8, 2009, 9:24 AM 0

By KRISTA NORSWORTHY PHOENIX — Those heading to Mexico for the holidays can expect longer waits at the border due to stepped up inspections, and federal officials say travelers can make things easier by having legal documents ready and…

Causes, Economy, General, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner: 30 years of giving

Nov 27, 2009, 1:43 PM 0

By Cristina Blackwell SAN ANTONIO — For three decades, the nation’s largest Thanksgiving event of its kind has brought together over 20,000 seniors, families and homeless in San Antonio to provide a free, home-cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal. The Raul…

General, Health, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

‘I have the best job in the world’; Doctor offers mobile medicine to homeless kids

Nov 27, 2009, 1:28 PM 0

By CHRISTINE ROGEL PHOENIX – A little girl laughs in an exam room and then, feeling the prick of a needle, buries her face in her mother’s shoulder and cries as she’s vaccinated against the H1N1 flu strain. She…

Art, Culture, General, Local News, Politics, Southwest

Tucson lawmaker: Career as artist provides flexibility and perspective for work at Capitol

Nov 16, 2009, 8:35 PM 0

By ELIZABETH SHELL Cronkite News Service TUCSON — “Life’s too short for beige,” Steve Farley said, standing in his backyard looking at the color palette he’s painted his home: sandy peach, Easter-egg turquoise and a rich purple. State…

Environment, General, Health, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

“American Dream” becomes nightmare in Texas colonia

Nov 7, 2009, 3:31 PM 0

By Johnny Hernandez SOUTH TEXAS — It’s kind of interesting and ironic that as you turn off the main highway leading to this subdivision, there’s a sign out there that reads, ‘Welcome to Sweet Water Estates…country living at its…

Education, General, Local News, Southwest, Youth

Nearly two years later, Centennial Scholars proposal going nowhere

Nov 7, 2009, 2:32 PM 0

By ALEXANDER MacLEAN PHOENIX — In her 2008 State of the State Address, Gov. Janet Napolitano proposed providing, despite the state’s growing economic challenges, free college tuition to Arizona high school students who get good grades, perform community service…

General, Immigration, Local News, Media, Social Justice, Southwest

Cronkite/Eight Poll: Controversy doesn’t hurt Arpaio’s popularity

Oct 30, 2009, 4:38 PM 0

By IAIN WOESSNER Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration sweeps have made him a lightning rod for criticism by interest groups and some public officials, but he’s still popular with the public, according to…

General, Government, Immigration, Local News, Politics, Southwest

Pearce calls for changes to laws governing law officers and illegal immigrants

Oct 23, 2009, 5:53 PM 0

By TRAVIS GRABOW Cronkite News Service PHOENIX — The only things keeping police from effectively enforcing immigration laws are political decisions by local politicians and police chiefs, a state lawmaker said Wednesday. State Sen. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, speaks at…

General, Immigration, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

Sharpton calls Arpaio a blight on Arizona’s civil rights record

Oct 16, 2009, 6:38 PM 0

By KRISTA NORSWORTHY Cronkite News Service PHOENIX (Friday, Oct. 16) — With one exception — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio — Arizona addresses civil rights as well as any other state, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Friday. The Rev….

Causes, Environment, General, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

Environmental leaders look to ethnic media to help diversify movement

Oct 10, 2009, 3:54 PM 0

By CHRYSTALL KANYUCK Cronkite News Service PHOENIX (Thursday, Oct. 8) _ The environmental movement has been dominated by upper-class whites even though the people most affected by environmental contamination and other such problems have been ethnic minorities and the…

General, Government, Local News, Southwest

Leaders, activists: Accurate census count of Latinos essential to Arizona

Oct 2, 2009, 4:42 PM 0

By ELIZABETH SHELL Cronkite News Service PHOENIX (Thursday, Oct. 1) _ Arizona’s Latinos need to stand up and be counted in the 2010 census or face losing representation in Congress, a voice for the community and money for social…

Environment, General, Local News, Southwest

Researchers: Study suggesting planet near tipping points has special significance for Southwest

Sep 25, 2009, 5:50 PM 0

By ALEXANDER MacLEAN Cronkite News Service PHOENIX (Thursday, Sept. 24) _ A new study suggesting that human activities are nearing or exceeding the boundaries of Earth’s ability to sustain life as we know it has special significance in the…

Business, Economy, General, Government, Local News, Social Justice, Southwest

Hispanic farmers fight discrimination, litigation still pending

Sep 25, 2009, 4:30 PM 0

By Johnny Hernandez La Prensa de San Antonio.- For Modesta Rodriguez Salazar, 65, a longtime farmer from Pearsall, Texas, discrimination is something she and her family know a little too well. In 1952, her father bought a farm in…

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