March 31, 2007
Cesar Chavez Celebrated
( Phoenix )James Garcia reports on how the life and times of Latino labor leader, Cesar Chavez, are celebrated in Arizona this year.
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THE CELEBRATION IN SAN LUIS MARKING CHAVEZ'S BIRTHDAY ENDS TONIGHT. THE ARIZONA CESAR CHAVEZ CELEBRATION IN PHOENIX BEGINS AT 11 A.M. TODAY AND RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.
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March 29, 2007
GOP Leaders to Appeal Latest ELL Ruling
( Phoenix )Republican leaders in the state legislature have decided to appeal the latest ruling from a federal judge in the English Language Learner dispute. The judge ruled last week that the bill passed last year isn't good enough. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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March 29, 2007
Phoenix Man with TB in Lockdown
( Phoenix, AZ )A Phoenix man with a virulent strain of tuberculosis has been on a lockdown wing of the Maricopa County Medical Center for eight months. County health officials have gone to extreme measures to keep Robert Daniels' illness from spreading. Some say too extreme.
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March 29, 2007
Islands in the Sun
( Tucson )Areas of the high country dubbed "Sky Islands" contain unique plants and animals, but global warming is causing the islands to heat-up. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports on these high-country oases.
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March 29, 2007
Through a Latino lens
( Phoenix )Latino filmmakers are finding a growing audience for their work. KJZZ's James Garcia takes a look at this trend, and a local film festival.
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March 29, 2007
Hiding out, to light up
( Los Angeles )KJZZ's Marcos Najera looks at how California has implemented its ban on smoking tobacco in bars, restaurants, office buildings, etc. Ensuring compliance of the ban may not be so cut and dry.
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March 27, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Janet Napolitano
( Phoenix, AZ )Governor Napolitano joined host Steve Goldstein for her monthly chat about issues affecting Arizona. This past month, the governor went to Iraq to visit Arizona troops; met with Republican lawmakers to talk budget and other legislative issues; and delivered an address on immigration to the National Press Club in Washington D.C. In this hour of Here and Now, Napolitano shared her thoughts on these events and the latest immigration and transportation proposals under consideration by the legislature.
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March 22, 2007
Have a Haver?
( Phoenix )A home tour and series of discussions this weekend will focus on a neighborhood in Phoenix designed by Ralph Haver. KJZZ's Mark Brodie took a walk around, and found out who the people are in that neighborhood.
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March 22, 2007
Part 3 - Realizing the Purpose
( Maasai Villages, Tanzania, AFRICA )Phoenix radio producer Ben Moran sends this final audio postcard from Tanzania. After a visit with his aid-worker sister, Moran reflects on the people and places of rural Africa.
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March 21, 2007
Here and Now: Arizona Legislature
( Phoenix, AZ )This week on Here and Now, host Steve Goldstein and guests East Valley Tribune Capitol Reporter Dennis Welch and KJZZ Capitol Reporter Mark Brodie looked at what's been accomplished so far this legislative session. We also talked to a lawmaker about legislative efforts to thwart illegal immigration. We also discussed what the legislature is doing about the state's transportation, water and air pollution problems. Plus, homeowners associations are the target of a number of bills. We found out why lawmakers want to ease HOA restrictions on signs, solar panels and street parking.
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March 21, 2007
Light Rail in the City of Angels
( Los Angeles, CA )In the first of a weekly series of reports, KJZZ's Marcos Najera compares Phoenix issues to situations Los Angeles has already lived through. This morning he looks at light rail in the City of Angels.
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March 19, 2007
Lawmakers To Take up Water, Immigration This Week
( Phoenix )The Arizona Legislature has been debating illegal immigration for several weeks, and will continue to do so this week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the upcoming week at the capitol.
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March 18, 2007
The Hyzdu Diaries
( Phoenix, AZ )The history of professional baseball is checkered with can't miss prospects who never made it to the big leagues. But most guys quit trying after five, six, 10, 15 years. Not Adam Hyzdu. The first round draft pick tried for 16 seasons to get his big break. He still holds his Cincinnati area high school's home run record, passing Ken Griffey, Jr. He took a tape recorder with him to spring training for several years in a row. You'll never guess where he's playing now.
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March 16, 2007
Fabulation/The Re-education of Undine
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela visits "Fabulation," and tells why viewing a favorite performance from outside, just doesn't cut it.
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March 16, 2007
Pottgen Attempts the 'Ultimate Dad Maneuver'
( Phoenix )With the on-going children's music craze "The Wiggles," commentator Troy Pottgen has realized the key to his daughter's heart is a Baddah-Bop-Pah. Much to his distress... Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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March 16, 2007
John MacDonald on Smoke Free Arizona
( Phoenix )This week, New Mexico became the 17th state to ban smoking in public places. Phoenix-based commentator John MacDonald offers his perspective on "Smoke Free Arizona."
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March 15, 2007
A League of Their Own
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Paul Atkinson heads to the ball park to examine one of the Valley's most lucrative industries: Baseball Spring Training.
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March 14, 2007
Here and Now: Mental Health Issues
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now we looked at Arizona's mental health system. We reviewed an auditor general's report that found many problems with the current provider of behavioral health services in Maricopa county. We also looked at what the state is doing to improve service while monitoring costs.
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March 14, 2007
Part 2 - Bringing Aid to the Maasai
( Maasai Villages, Tanzania, AFRICA )Phoenix-based producer Ben Moran steps into the timeless villages of the Maasai people, as he shadows his sister: an aid worker in Tanzania. This audio postcard brings a snapshot of the lives of the Maasai.
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March 13, 2007
Part 1 - From Phoenix to Tanzania
( Phoenix, AZ )Come along as radio producer Ben Moran travels to the bush in Tanzania. Moran left Phoenix en route to find his sister in a remote part of the country. His sister is a pilot who flies medical supplies in and out of some of the most remote villages in the world. Hear the sounds and see the pictures here, in part one of a three part series.
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March 13, 2007
The Phoenix Lights -- 10 Years Later
( Phoenix, AZ )March 13th marks the 10th anniversary of the appearance of the "Phoenix Lights." A decade later, UFO hobbyists are still talking about the supposed mystery and intrigue of the bright lights over the Valley. The US military says it was flares. A prominent ASU astronomy professor says that explanation is sufficient.
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March 12, 2007
Immigration Again on Lawmakers' Minds
( Phoenix )State lawmakers will likely be talking about immigration this week...again. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss the week ahead at the capitol.
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March 10, 2007
Dry no more
( Yuma )After years of sitting dormant and dry, a large desalination plant in Yuma is finally operational today (March 1) for a 90-day test. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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March 08, 2007
Talking with Terry McAuliffe
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein speaks with former Democratic National Committee Chair Terry McAuliffe about his new book, "What A Party!"
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March 07, 2007
Losing Dams, restoring waterways
( Flagstaff )New research from an NAU Biology Professor is looking at dams in a new way. As KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports, restored waterways may replace antiquated dams.
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March 06, 2007
Hospital Expansion
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports on the growing population of children, and how one Valley hospital is coping.
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March 05, 2007
Statute of Limitations in Some Traffic Accidents up for Debate
( Phoenix )The Arizona House of Representatives could take up a bill this week that would give law enforcement officials more time to charge people involved in some traffic accidents. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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March 02, 2007
Summer Vacation a Bust
( Phoenix )Theater Critic Robrt Pela takes Betty's Summer Vacation to task, and finds Nearly Naked Theater's actors floundering...literally.
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March 02, 2007
Part 5 - Looking to the Future
( Guadalupe, Ariz. )In the final installment of our look at Guadalupe, Arizona, KJZZ's James Garcia speaks to an educator, an artist, a doctor, and town leaders about the future of the small town.
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March 01, 2007
There's No Place Like (a Green) Home
( Guadalupe, AZ )In the Yaqui culture, it's unnatural to build a home, and then leave. And it's also important for a home to support the family model, a point current housing projects are trying to support.
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February 07, 2007
Here and Now: Air Quality Issues
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, we talked about ways to reduce air pollution around the valley. We also discussed the relevance of Governor Napolitano having signed an agreement with four other western states to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. We found out what that means to Arizona and more.
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