Bella Mazzilli, Author at Cronkite News

Disparidades en acceso a productos menstruales en prisiones de Arizona podrían resolverse con proyecto de ley

by Bella Mazzilli May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

PHOENIX — Expertos en productos menstruales para las presas expresan su insatisfacción por el acceso a productos en el sistema penitenciario de Arizona.

A picture of an Arizona Department of Corrections bus.

Disparities in menstrual product access in Arizona’s prisons could be solved by this bill, but it’s unlikely to pass — again

by Bella Mazzilli April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Los miembros de la comunidad recorren el lado establecido del Heart & Soil People's Garden.

‘Nunca esperarías que hubiera un huerto aquí’: Abre un nuevo centro educativo con la ambición de acabar con los desiertos alimentarios

by Bella Mazzilli April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Nika Forté speaks with members of the public about what the garden provides for the South Phoenix community at Heart and Soil People’s Garden on March 31, 2026, in Phoenix, Ariz.(Allison Kotzbauer/Cronkite News)

‘You’d never expect a garden to be here’: New education center opens with ambitions to end food deserts

by Bella Mazzilli April 1, 2026April 3, 2026

Cesar Chavez, head of the United Farm Workers Union, speaks at the headquarters for the state Agriculture Labor Relations Board on Sept. 16, 1975 in Sacramento, California. Chavez's legacy has been tarnished in the wake of an investigation by the New York Times exposing years of sexual assault. (AP/File photo)

Cesar Chavez allegations bring up challenges for survivors ahead of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

by Bella Mazzilli March 24, 2026March 26, 2026

‘I think I’m going to die in here’: In the wake of deaths at Eloy Detention Center, immigration rights advocates worry about a lack of progress

by Bella Mazzilli March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Evelynne Castillo grita a través de un megáfono frente a la sala del Concejo Municipal de Phoenix el 10 de febrero de 2026, en Phoenix. (Cronkite News/Allison Kotzbauer)

Estallan protestas en reunión del Concejo de Phoenix por respuesta de la ciudad a presencia de ICE

by Bella Mazzilli February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Evelynne Castillo protests outside of the Phoenix City Council chambers on Feb. 10, 2026. (Photo by Allison Kotzbauer/Cronkite News)

Protests erupt at Phoenix City Council meeting on city response to ICE activity

by Bella Mazzilli February 10, 2026February 11, 2026

United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stands with a mountain behind her and next to a diagonal row of flags during a press conference at the Mexico-United States border wall on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Nogales.

Customers worry about what’s next after Zipps raids: ‘Welcome to Nazi America’

by Kamri Radden and Bella Mazzilli February 6, 2026February 9, 2026

A protester holds up a sign that says “I know what I saw”, a Mexican Flag, and a portable speaker on Central Avenue on Jan. 27, 2026, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Photo by Allison Kotzbauer/Cronkite News)

‘Phoenix heat melts ICE’: Zipps Sports Grill raids raise questions

by Kamri Radden and Bella Mazzilli January 27, 2026January 28, 2026