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Phoenix Police Prepare for Occupy Phoenix

Laura — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:45:29 +0000

Phoenix police are preparing for hundreds or even thousands of people to descend on Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix on Saturday as part of the Occupy Wall Street protests that are beginning to spread to cities across the nation.

Organizers say Saturday’s protest will be non-violent.

Johnathan Doody’s Confession Tossed in Buddhist Temple Killings

Laura — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:25:31 +0000

Johnathan Doody, who was convicted of the 1991 Buddhist Temple massacre, had his confession thrown out earlier year. The Supreme Court today refused to overturn that decision and Doody may now be released from prison.

A Cab Driver and Passenger Beat a Man to Death in Parking Lot

Laura — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:50:07 +0000

Around 5:15 on Saturday afternoon, after a nearly hitting a Kia Sportage in a parking lot, a Yellow cab driver and his passenger beat a passenger of the Kia to death.

Avondale police say the cab driver, 45-year-old Gary Mayo, and his passenger, Shawn King, beat 57-year-old James Fournier to death after a traffic dispute.

This happened in a parking lot adjacent to a Sam’s Club in broad daylight.

Hundreds Expected to Protest SB1070 Before All Star Game

Laura — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:18:16 +0000

Members of immigrants’ rights groups are expected to descend on downtown Phoenix before Major League Baseball’s All Star Game on Tuesday evening.

According to KTAR the march will begin at 3pm at Seventh and McKinley Streets and conclude at Chase Field.

Phoenix Cinco De Mayo Bar Celebrations – A Comprehensive Guide

Laura — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:23:24 +0000

Arriba Mexican Grill
Free giveaways by the liquor girls! (Corona, Sauza, Bud, etc.) Live entertainment. No Cover.
Arriba Mexican Grill

Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak Cinco De Mayo
The Chris Parker Project and Zimis will be performing and the Peak Radio will be doing a live remote from 3-7. $10 entrance fee and free giveaways.
Aunt Chilada’s

Calico Jack’s
Live Music 12:30pm – 1am. Contests including the Biggest Burrito Eating Contest, Shake it Like Shakira, and the Hot Tamale Eating Contest. Special appearance by the 3 “Little” Amigos.
Calico Jack’s

Dos Gringos
All Dos Gringos locations will have Cinco De Mayo celebrations with drink and food specials and live entertainment. Dos Gringos South Tempe will feature Carvin Jones, Grain of Truth, Money Shot, DJ Shock, a mechanical bull and a dunk tank. Cover charge.
Dos Gringos.

Macayo’s
Macayo’s will feature food and drink specials including $2 Coors lights and $5 margaritas.

Macayo’s Mexican Grill

Salty Senorita
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at the Old Town Scottsdale location and live music at the Mesa and Peoria locations.
Salty Senorita.

Driver Killed on US 60 Identified

Laura — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:35:16 +0000

The Department of Public Safety has identified the man killed in yesterday evening’s accident on US 60 as 60-year-old Clarence William Sutton, of Maricopa.

AZCentral has more information.

Administrator — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:04:52 +0000

Sheriff Arpaio announces ‘crime-suppression’ sweep in Phoenix.

Up to 70 illegal immigrants found in drop house.

Scottsdale OK’s electronic monitoring for drunk drivers.

Phoenix home sales at 3-year-high.

I-40 closed due to strong winds.

Taxi crash sends 2 to hospital in central Phoenix.

Purses snatched from counterfeiters.

Referendum could delay immigration law to 2010.

Pima County Sheriff says NO to immigration law.

MTV runs casting call for “The Real World” in Tempe.