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New group seeks to aid foster kids

New group seeks to aid foster kids

Andre Bowser, Tribune Feb 8, 2010 - 3:53PM

For foster children in the East Valley, a new set of school clothes, or even an extra toy, are that much closer to a reality. In light of state funding cuts affecting foster children, Mesa United Way officials started a program called Helen’s Hope Chest — set to officially open Saturday — aimed at helping to pair those children with much needed supplies at no cost.

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Affordable housing options in Gilbert are slim

Blake Herzog, Tribune Feb 8, 2010 - 4:52PM

Gilbert 

Dana Ortiz started shopping for her first house last week, eager to move out of her Mesa rental and stake her claim to the stability and status that she says paying a mortgage confers. But at least one part of her dream will have to be deferred: living in Gilbert.

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Chandler

Headbanger's Ball coming to Applebee's

Feb 8, 2010 - 2:54PM

“Headbanger’s Ball” at Applebee’s? Yup, a Chandler branch of the family restaurant chain will go metal on...

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Mesa

Man leads DPS on pursuit in fake hostage situation

Feb 8, 2010 - 4:49PM

A 40-year-old Mesa man who authorities say rented a U-Haul truck and falsely reported he was being held hostage and forced to drive a...

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Queen Creek

Boy, 3, shoots self; in critical condition

Feb 8, 2010 - 4:09PM

A 3-year-old San Tan Valley boy who accidentally shot himself in the head Saturday afternoon remained in extremely critical but stable...

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Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local news

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Sports

The Associated Press

Feb 8, 2010 - 2:05PM

NEW YORK — Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator.

Ex-D-Backs boss Melvin hired as Mets scout

Ex-D-Backs boss Melvin hired as Mets scout

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2010 - 2:05PM

NEW YORK — Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator.

Local News

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services

Feb 8, 2010 - 4:56PM

A freshman southern Arizona lawmaker is leading the effort to strip Arizona voters of the right to nominate U.S. senators.

Lawmaker seeks to change senate nomination process

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services Feb 8, 2010 - 4:56PM

A freshman southern Arizona lawmaker is leading the effort to strip Arizona voters of the right to nominate U.S. senators.

Affordable housing options in Gilbert are slim

Blake Herzog, Tribune Feb 8, 2010 - 4:52PM

Dana Ortiz started shopping for her first house last week, eager to move out of her Mesa rental and stake her claim to the stability and status that she says paying a mortgage confers. But at least one part of her dream will have to be deferred: living in Gilbert.

Leisure

For the Tribune

Feb 8, 2010 - 11:49AM

Underneath those bushy eyebrows and that shaggy hairdo is one cute little bundle of energy and personality. His name is Riley, and he’s a year-old terrier mix.

Opinion

Dan Thomasson, Scripps Howard News Service

Feb 8, 2010 - 12:43PM

Dan Thomasson: Toyota will survive its current problems despite the tremendous damage to its reputation, not to mention its bottom line. But owners will always have a little doubt about what they are driving, and future buyers may think twice about the reliability and safety of these cars.

Toyota's mishaps give Detroit a chance

Toyota's mishaps give Detroit a chance

Dan Thomasson, Scripps Howard News Service Feb 8, 2010 - 12:43PM

Dan Thomasson: Toyota will survive its current problems despite the tremendous damage to its reputation, not to mention its bottom line. But owners will always have a little doubt about what they are driving, and future buyers may think twice about the reliability and safety of these cars.

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The Associated Press

Feb 8, 2010 - 4:32PM

VIENNA (AP) -- Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels....

Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2010 - 4:32PM

VIENNA (AP) -- Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels....

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2010 - 4:30PM

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said....





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