High school football programs across Arizona keep fallen Cesar Chavez player Chris Hampton in hearts
PHOENIX – The death of Christopher Hampton brought the Arizona high school football community together. AZ College Prep had Chris as its honorary captain for its first game. Adrenaline Fundraising raised money for Hampton’s family to attend his funeral.
Coming in hot: Suns defensive anchor Josh Okogie boosts starting lineup on both ends to open season
PHOENIX — Josh Okogie's commitment to guarding the opponent's best players and making significant contributions on offense highlight his importance to the Suns' success this season.
Arizona Republicans tout family tax rebates amid projected $400 million budget shortfall
PHOENIX – Republican legislators defended family tax rebates Monday on the heels of new projections that show Arizona is expecting a $400 million state budget shortfall.
‘The violence needs to stop’: Arizona Jewish community beefs up security amid Israel-Hamas war
PHOENIX – Due to the latest war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish communities in Arizona have bolstered security. Supporters of Israel and Palestinian causes have organized rallies.
While Arizona Diamondbacks look to take down familiar foe, previous postseason glory serves as inspiration for NLDS Game 3
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks will play their first home playoff game in six years Wednesday, with a chance to create one of the best moments in franchise history by taking down a Dodgers squad that has dominated them for years.
Los mercados de agricultores de Los Ángeles se unen al departamento de salud para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria y apoyar a comunidades
LOS ÁNGELES – El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles proporciona acceso a alimentos nutritivos y saludables a hogares de bajos ingresos, y ayuda a fortalecer las comunidades.
Los Angeles farmers markets team up with health department to fight food insecurity and support communities
LOS ANGELES – The L.A. County Department of Public Health provides low-income households with access to nutritious, healthy food, and helps strengthen communities.
Local food pantries are expecting a surge in customers if government shuts down and people lose their benefits
PHOENIX – If the government shuts down, millions of Americans are worried about losing SNAP and WIC nutrition benefits, but Arizona says that’s not going to happen here. Even so, food pantries are preparing to help more people needing assistance.
Growing Arizona Jewish population finds community in synagogues, elsewhere for High Holy Days
PHOENIX – The Jewish population in Maricopa County has grown by nearly 20% since 2002, according to an Arizona State University study done in 2019. But leaders in the Jewish community say the proliferation of synagogues – with most in Scottsdale and North Phoenix – hasn’t kept up with the growth of the Jewish population. People are finding alternate places to gather, including Zoom, on campus and in friendship groups.
Celebraciones del Día de la Independencia de México en Arizona
PHOENIX – La comunidad mexicana de Arizona se prepara para celebrar el Día de la Independencia de México. En el valle se realizan diferentes eventos que incluyen el tradicional "Grito” además de bailes folclóricos, música y comida mexicana.
MMIP task forces are given years to solve a problem centuries in the making
WASHINGTON - At least 10 states, including Arizona, and federal agencies have efforts to address the problem of missing and murdered Indigenous people, but those efforts have to grapple with historical neglect, modern bureaucracy and myriad legal and police disparities.
Kaiser says he’s stepping away from Legislature, but not from policy
WASHINGTON - State Sen. Steve Kaiser hopes his abrupt decision to step down will let him generate change from outside the Legislature - but he's not done quite yet, delaying his final day from last week to this Thursday so he "tie up loose ends” on a refugee workforce bill.
