Of the seventeen pardons recently granted by President Obama for various crimes, one was to a person convicted of illegal possession of an unregistered firearm. So much for gun laws.

Pearl Jam’s lead singer performs in Phoenix.

Arizona and California both were deep in debt. Arizona now has a budget surplus, and California is continuing to go deeper in debt. What’s the difference? California is run by liberals and Arizona by conservatives. Remember that lesson next November!

“War on Women?” How about “War on the Innocent.” Why is it if you speak to the rights of the unborn you are labeled as a warrior against women. The right not to get pregnant is clearly the right of all women. If they fail to protect that right, then the destruction of the baby is the true casualty of war.

Mesa police have arrested a suspect in the Tuesday morning homicide of Cynthia Pesek, 61, in the 5800 block of east Inglewood.

A 60-year-old man was found shot dead in his Mesa home Sunday evening, Mesa police said.

Pooh and the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood learn a lesson about caring and sharing in Valley Youth Theatre’s annual Christmas show.

After subscribing to the Tribune and its Valley and national competitors for many years, I can honestly say the Tribune, for its size, is proportionately superior in content and the technical online services. The competitor’s $28.50 + tip/month for printed and online service; the Tribune, gratis.

Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer know something about the good a teacher can do through their interactions with the teachers of their eight children.

Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band: Move and groove with your tots at this family-friendly concert from the L.A.-based kids band.

A Mesa woman narrowly avoided injury Sunday morning when a truck crashed into her apartment and pushed into her bed while she was on it. The truck left the scene in the 3300 block of East University Drive, and police set up a perimeter and stopped all vehicles to find the driver. Witnesses helped identify the driver as Jorge Bravo, 19. He was booked on suspicion of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal damage and endangerment.

Meet the zebras, flamingoes, otters and elephants, get wet in the Leapin’ Lagoon or the Squirt Gun Water Wars, or have fun playing the drums at the Music Mayhem during an after hours adventure at the Zoo.

A 3-year-old-boy was pulled from a backyard pool in Mesa on Monday after he was spotted floating under water during a pool party.

A company that provides safety compliance and training materials to other employers is expanding its Tempe office and hiring 80 new employees. Safety Services is hiring for jobs that include customer service, sales, collections and billing.

A man who was shot inside a Mesa residence by a homeowner in what police believe was a burglary attempt on Thursday, has died.

Mesa police are investigating the shooting of a burglary suspect who police believe was confronted by the homeowner who shot the suspect inside his home on Thursday.

I think we should all support Senator Lori Klein and her well-thought-out SB 1065. This bill would bring much needed liberty and freedom from oppression to dog guardians and the precious dogs they care for. I firmly believe that the current laws, and regulations of HMOs etc., concerning dogs, are full of tyranny and harsh persecution.

The crime prevention unit of Mesa police is holding a fraud and identity theft workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4 to remind people of the adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

Mesa police currently are on the scene of a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of Southern and Longmore involving an elderly person on a motor scooter and a vehicle.

A motorcyclist was killed when he crashed into a car in Mesa Thursday night, according to authorities.

Well now, Judge Stephens and County Attorney Bill Montgomery have themselves in political conundrum over the outcome of the Arias sentencing decision,: ”darned if they do and darned if they don’t”.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton wants businesses in Silicon Valley to relocate to Arizona.

Authorities say no criminal charges will be brought against a Gilbert High School math teacher and former football coach accused of slapping a student last month.

A letter in the April 3 Tribune referred to the Philadelphia Inquirer as “the city’s major black newspaper.” The writer is entitled to his opinions about why stories he considers important are not given more prominent display in that paper.