Enough is enough. Can we stop with the silly antics and economic boycotts that those of you on the left are proposing over the so-called “controversial” Arizona immigration law? These tirades just make you look unintelligent as your fellow Americans discern that you are more concerned for those who are here illegally than you are for your fellow citizens.

Ask 14-year-old John Yatsko what it takes to win the Arizona Geographic Bee, and he won’t hesitate to tell you.

Taylor Hatch of Mesa is the latest early-bird prize winner in Mesa United Way’s Happiest Sweepstakes on Earth - two rounds of golf and a golf cart rental at Leisure World. Earlier winners include Monica Alcantar of Gilbert, a one-night stay for two plus continental breakfast at the Hilton Phoenix / Mesa; Jeffry Westerhaus of Glendale, four movie passes and a Carrabba’s gift card; and Dawn Dubry of Phoenix, a $100 Westcor mall gift card.

Early registration is ending Jan. 15 for the Walk United 5K walk and run in partnership with Mesa United Way and Mesa Community College.

When it comes to improving our community and helping people in need, Mesa has no shortage of role models. That’s what makes Susan Carland’s selection for Mesa United Way’s Ross N. Farnsworth Spirit of Mesa Award so special.

His acceptance speech was easily the most brief, but the thoughts shared Friday night by United Food Bank President and CEO Bob Evans were certainly among the most poignant.

2011-2012 Boys Soccer State Tournaments

Through rain, shine and heat, crossing guards get children to and from school safely every day. AAA Arizona is calling for nominations for its sixth annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award. The deadline to submit nominations is March 12.

When the Wallow Fire burned through eastern Arizona last summer, the Arizona Division of Emergency Management oversaw the state’s response from the State Emergency Operations Center in Phoenix.

In the closing moments of the 35th and final Tostitos Fiesta Bowl to be played in Sun Devil Stadium, a group of Ohio State fans began to chant, "We own Tem-pe! We own Tem-pe!"

In the closing moments of the 35th and final Tostitos Fiesta Bowl to be played in Sun Devil Stadium, a group of Ohio State fans began to chant, "We own Tem-pe! We own Tem-pe!"

In the closing moments of the 35th and final Tostitos Fiesta Bowl to be played in Sun Devil Stadium, a group of Ohio State fans began to chant, "We own Tem-pe! We own Tem-pe!"

The president of the United States of America visits Arizona to highlight the success of Intel, one of the largest employers in the state, and is greeted at the airport by a governor, representing our state, wagging her finger in his face. Jan Brewer's incredibly rude behavior, lack of decorum and civility, and plain bad manners are despicable and inexcusable. As a resident of the state, I am deeply embarrassed, ashamed, angered, and disgusted by the small, childish, divisive, partisan, domineering, and mean actions of she and the myriad of our other local, regional, and state so called "leaders". In their "all-knowing omniscience", they know exactly what is going to be in the State of the Union address before it is even given. Before the president's plane even lands in Arizona and he gives his speech at Intel, they know he is going to claim credit for Intel's success. Their petty, negative, destructive words and actions give us all a bad name. They are not what will "lead" Arizona into a productive and prosperous future. Ms. Brewer can try to put all the "spin" she wants on her behavior, but Arizona has become the laughing stock of the nation, and those who would defend or excuse her behavior are part of the problems in this state.

PHOENIX -- First-term Republican Rep. Paul Gosar says he plans to seek office in Arizona's 4th Congressional District instead of his Flagstaff-based 1st District, setting up a GOP primary fight in the rural district.

New Gilbert residents are encouraged to gather information about their new community at the New Resident Social on Jan. 19.

From the pages of the Saturday Arizona Republic (D1): Construction jobs are on the rise again in metro Phoenix, thanks to the start of a recovery in homebuilding... The message: Republicans will do anything to ensure a November victory, including manipulating jobs data.

In honor of Arizona's 100th year of statehood, the Grand Canyon National Park will be offering a fee-free day.

Rain or shine, crossing guards work to protect Arizona's school children. To honor the outstanding guards in our communities, AAA Arizona is calling for nominations for its fifth annual Crossing Guard of the Year Award. The deadline to submit nominations is March 23.

More than 400 high school students from nearly 20 Arizona schools, including several from the East Valley, will take part Thursday in the sixth annual Junior Achievement of Arizona’s Student Stock Market Challenge. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will ring the closing bell.

Five Valley nonprofits each received grants this month from the US Airways.

Valley Leadership has named Christy Moore its new executive director. Moore was raised in Las Vegas but has lived in the Valley more than a decade, where she has held several leadership positions including vice president of Planned Parenthood of Arizona.

Students from Chandler’s San Marcos Elementary School have been invited to entertain for the Crozier Gala this week at the Phoenix Convention Center. This is an annual event that raises funds to provide services and scholarships to the Maricopa County community and is anticipated to draw 800-1000 people. In the past, most of the entertainment is from the professional community. San Marcos Elementary School is very proud to have been invited to participate this year.

Authorities have removed a body found floating in the Tempe Canal on the Tempe-Mesa border.

Already explored birding hotspots in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and even Superior? Try heading the other direction, to Deer Valley Rock Art Center, an outdoor archaeology museum in northwest Phoenix with the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in the Valley.