Like some actors, iconic Hollywood sign gets a makeover – and a closeup
LOS ANGELES – A reporter and a photographer get special access to the Hollywood sign, which is being repainted to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. It’s not just a sign, but rather a symbol of the power of storytelling and the pursuit of the American dream.
U.S. House, District 1: Jevin Hodge, 28, hopes to bring fresh perspectives to Congress
Jevin Hodge is running for the U.S. House of Representatives against David Schweikert, who was elected in 2010. Hodge, 28, calls himself “a young Black man running for the United States Congress who grew up without wealth.”
U.S. House, District 1: David Schweikert leans on conservative credentials to remain in Congress
Rep. David Schweikert is running as a reliable conservative in a redrawn district that isn’t as Republican as the one he has served for five terms. He is campaigning on issues of economic growth and stopping illegal immigration.
U.S. House, District 5: Andy Biggs, seeking fourth term, mostly absent from campaign trail
Rep. Andy Biggs has sponsored many conservative bills during his three terms in Congress, but he has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail.
U.S. House, District 4: Kelly Cooper hopes Trump endorsement will tip competitive race
Kelly Cooper, who joined the Republican Party last year, is his party’s candidate to represent Arizona in the redrawn 4th Congressional District. The Marine veteran faces U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, a Democrat who represented the 9th District for two terms.
U.S. House, District 3: Jeff Zink, who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, sees election as good vs. evil
Republican Jeff Zink is running a longshot campaign against incumbent Rep. Ruben Gallego. Zink and his son have attracted attention for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. He believes that his conservative principles and religious ideology will appeal to voters in the largely Latino district.
U.S. House, District 2: Eli Crane limits public access, doesn’t live in district – but is Trump endorsed
GOP candidate Eli Crane doesn’t live in the district he wants to represent and has no public-facing contact information. The Trump-endorsed former “Shark Tank” contestant is a business owner in Oro Valley and first-time candidate.
Title IX event highlights changes still needed for women’s soccer
TEMPE — In a panel discussion with two-time Olympian and World Cup champion, Briana Scurry highlights how far women’s soccer has come and the changes the women’s game still needs to reach equality.
Whistleblowers: Verbal abuse from fans prompts AIA officiating shortage, Thursday night football
PHOENIX – Most officials quit the profession after just three years. The most common reason has been dealing with verbal abuse from the stands. The lack of officials has led to the AIA moving more varsity football games to Thursday night.
Home improvement: After decades at Oceanside Ice Arena, ASU men’s ice hockey set to break in Mullett Arena
TEMPE – Arizona State hockey will play in Mullett Arena for the first time this season Friday. The facility has the potential to elevate the program to the top of college hockey.
‘I grew to love it on my own’: Pirates prospect Jacob Gonzalez shapes career outside of father’s shadow
SCOTTSDALE – Third baseman Jacob Gonzalez, son of Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, was drafted out of high school by the San Francisco Giants in 2017. Now he's participating in the Arizona Fall League and paving his own career path.
U.S. House, District 5: Javier Garcia Ramos running without campaign contributions
Javier Garcia Ramos has spent $4,200 campaigning to represent Arizona in Congress. His two opponents have spent a combined $1.2 million.