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Community Stories, Southwest, zNew Headline

In one West Valley community, ever-shifting demographics are changing the face of Phoenix

Dec 21, 2015, 10:46 AM 0

By Erica Lang Cronkite News PHOENIX – Where the city of Phoenix once ended at 83rd Avenue, onion fields began — stretching into the distance in a nearly straight shot to Luke Air Force Base. Almost 50 years…

Local News, Southwest, zNew Headline

South Phoenix community gardens put focus on reducing obesity

Dec 13, 2013, 3:09 PM 0

By Amy Gleich Cronkite News Service PHOENIX – On a one-acre plot in the middle of an industrial area, the smell of freshly picked basil fills the air as kids run through rows of radishes, eggplant, peppers and mustard…

Global Views, Palabra Final

It’s time for Washington to quickly address Mexico’s cartel violence in the U.S.

Feb 12, 2009, 6:04 PM 18

LatinaLista — Quiz question: What city in the world has the second most kidnappings? If right now you’re thinking that Mexico City has the unique distinction of being the #1 city in the world for kidnappings, you’re right. But…