Community + Arizona Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 23, 2009
No Probable Cause? No Problem!: A U.S. Citizen Says He Was Detained Without Probable Cause by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Then Jailed for Traffic Violations
November 19, 2009
Latina activist Lorraine Lee namesake of trail near Tucson – Saturday dedication to honor deceased officer in Chicanos por la Causa
November 18, 2009
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night.
November 13, 2009
ASU, ALRE release major study on Arizona’s Latino population – (direct link to report & powerpoint)
October 17, 2009
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched a sweep in Phoenix on Friday, a half day after officials in Washington limited his powers to make federal immigration arrests.
October 14, 2009
Luis Barajas and his wife Mary pose proudly Monday morning with the Most Influential Hispanic of 2009 award – Yuma
October 12, 2009
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, many Valley Hispanics are reflecting on a history much different than the one told by traditional historians. – Hispanics, who had been largely left out of local history books, are finding their community played a much larger role in the development of metropolitan Phoenix than most people realized.
October 6, 2009
“Toughest Sheriff in America” Stripped of ICE Agent Status – According to a statement released by MCSO, the new 287(g) agreement has “stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s deputies of their ICE agent status to act as federal immigration authorities.”
October 5, 2009
Arizona Hispanics need to stand up and be counted in the 2010 census or face losing representation in Congress, a voice in the community and money for social services, a panel of elected officials and activists said last week.
September 24, 2009
Coca-Cola targets local Hispanic market, features Mexican soccer player on outdoor ads – Phoenix
Census: Immigrants Leaving Arizona – Economy, Increased Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Immigration Factors, Attorney Says
September 22, 2009
A scaled-down Chandler’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration didn’t draw the same kind of crowds as some previous years, but those in attendance enjoyed a mix of cultural and entertainment options. – Arizona
September 21, 2009
Tucson’s El Charro Café has moved up Hispanic Business magazine’s annual list of the nation’s 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies. – now No. 336 on the new list, up from No. 374 in 2008.
August 24, 2009
A radio station that went off the air a year ago is back providing news and information to the Valley’s huge Spanish-speaking population – KNUV-AM (1190) – Arizona
August 11, 2009
Joe Arpaio-Supporting, Gun-Toting Nativists Menace Children’s March for Family Unity
July 15, 2009
The decision by Bashas’ Supermarkets to close three Food City stores illustrates how much businesses that cater to the Hispanic community are suffering as the economy and immigration crackdowns have driven Latinos out of Arizona.
July 14, 2009
Hispanic males are now majority in Maricopa County jails -Arizona
The new Latino cultural center that Phoenix approved for downtown may open in November. Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium Inc. will have access to a city-owned building beginning Aug. 1 and will then have 120 days to prepare the new facility.
July 13, 2009
If Sheriff Arpaio doesn’t racially profile Latinos, why are the majority of his inmates legal Hispanic residents?
June 25, 2009
Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery – By Rev. Al Sharpton
June 23, 2009
‘Three-Ring Circus’ Of Immigrant-Bashing in Mesa, Ariz. May Have Hastened New SFPD Chief George Gascon’s Departure
June 19, 2009
Viva El Mercado: Phoenix Pro’s Market – reviews of three Valley Mexican grocery store chains, in honor of the opening of Walmart’s Supermercado
June 5, 2009
White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal – Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obama administration to do anything in the near future about immigration reform, or yanking Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 287(g) authority
May 14, 2009
Arizona’s Hispanic population soaring – in Maricopa County the figure is up to 31 percent from less than 25 percent at the beginning of the decade. Pima County saw the share of residents who said they are Hispanic go from 29.3% in 2000 to more than 33% now.
April 27, 2009
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 20th anniversary next month.
March 21, 2009
In an effort to diffuse a racially charged situation, a Phoenix radio talk show host offered to replace a controversial sign at a Yuma business, but his goodwill gesture was refused. Carlos Galindo – ‘No Yobs Aqui’
March 10, 2009
Arts groups push for Phoenix Latino museum
March 3, 2009
Activists Protest Immigration Raids In Phoenix – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has dispatched deputies into Hispanic communities in the Phoenix area.
February 11, 2009
In what officials caution is now a dangerous and even deadly crime wave, Phoenix, Arizona has become the kidnapping capital of America, with more incidents than any other city in the world outside of Mexico City and over 370 cases last year alone. – spurred by Mexico’s drug cartels
January 26, 2009
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accepting award nominations through Jan. 31
December 22, 2008
A relatively new cash-sending service aimed at the growing Hispanic population is being introduced in the East Valley through kiosks at Circle K and ExxonMobil stores. Called “Cajero (Cashier) Nexxo,” the service is being offered by San Bruno, Calif.-based Nexxo Financial Corp. and TIO Networks Corp., a bill payment processor. – Phoenix
December 3, 2008
The holidays are around the corner and it is that time of year again to prepare for the fourth annual Casino del Sol Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival, sponsored by La Estrella de Tucsón.
October 27, 2008
The Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens sponsored the 2008 Mesa Latino Town Hall on Saturday, featuring five different presentations regarding immigration and economic issues, including one on the public safety of Mesa residents.
September 29, 2008
The Maricopa County Supervisors will meet Monday to re-vote on whether Sheriff Joe Arpaio may end his office’s contract with the town of Guadalupe.
September 15, 2008
Art and activism, however, rarely mix well. And Los Illegals, the season opener from Teatro Bravo, is no exception to this rule. – Arizona theater
Horizonte, the weekly public-affairs program that focuses on Arizona issues through a Hispanic lens, will celebrate its fifth anniversary Thursday.
September 11, 2008
Councilman Ben Arredondo receives leadership honor – Arizona
The University of Arizona on Thursday will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, which will offer a variety of events that are free and open to the public.
September 10, 2008
Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says Pima County Public Defender Isabel Garcia didn’t violate any policy by protesting at a controversial event.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 – Phoenix Events
September 9, 2008
Agent: MS-13 Coming To Arizona ‘They’re In Every Neighborhood,’ Says MCSO Deputy
September 8, 2008
Chicanos Por La Causa has launched a voter education program targeting Tucson’s Hispanic community.
On Friday, more than 2,000 people gathered in Phoenix to honor 11 Arizona Hispanics for inspiring leadership in their community. – Valle del Sol awards
September 5, 2008
Door-to-door Latino vote effort on Saturday – Mi Familia Vota in Tucson
August 28, 2008
Andrea Moreno Named Chairwoman of Phoenix Women’s Commission
August 17, 2008
Tucson’s police chief is revising his department’s policy on dealing with illegal immigrants officers encounter.
Arpaio’s West Valley sweeps netted 102 arrests – Arizona
August 14, 2008
Phoenix misses cut – Tucson named among top 10 cities for Hispanics – Architecture, opportunity for Latino entrepreneurs cited
August 12, 2008
Raza studies deal with reality – Arizona
August 11, 2008
Latino kids in need of foster homes – There are 3 times more Latinos waiting for temporary homes in Arizona
August 7, 2008
The number of Hispanics in most Arizona counties is increasing far faster than that of other groups. New figures today from the U.S. Census Bureau, show that the state gained more than 89,000 people who identify themselves as Hispanics in the year ending July 1, 2007.
August 3, 2008
PHOENIX — A storefront shop that will provide Latinos with help on paperwork, finances, language, insurance and other challenging issues opened here Saturday as Hispanic Solutions.
July 30, 2008
Mesa, Arizona has seen a big dip in enrollment the past two years at predominantly Hispanic schools such as Longfellow.
July 29, 2008
Latino neighborhood slowly disappearing in central Mesa, Arizona
July 24, 2008
Hundreds of critics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio packed the county chambers Wednesday to try to persuade the Board of Supervisors to put an end to his controversial immigration sweeps, to better monitor lawsuits related to his office, and to more closely examine his emergency response times and jurisdictional reach.
A tunnel that runs beneath Nogales, Arizona is the focus of a international investigation. U.S. and Mexican officials are trying to determine if a retaining wall and fence inside a drainage tunnel led to a costly flood in Nogales, Sonora earlier this month.
July 21, 2008
Mexican files $75K claim against Gilbert police – Arizona
July 15, 2008
Arpaio launches another sweep in Mesa
Hispanic candidate criticized for name change – John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez – Phoenix
June 23, 2008
Arizona, Mexico enjoy partnership – Fulton Homes Grand Canyon State Games
June 22, 2008
More from Cuba calling Valley home – Arizona
June 19, 2008
Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix – Sheriff Joe Arpaio
June 12, 2008
Snippet – Hispanic youths make up 45 percent of the youth population but 53 percent of detainees. – Pima County, Arizona
May 28, 2008
Film crew in Yuma for documentary on Corrales murder – Arizona
April 25, 2008
Mesa on edge as it awaits promised Arpaio sweeps – Arizona
April 15, 2008
Mesa Community College Hispanics reach out
April 14, 2008
Phoenix Mayor Asks FBI to Check Sheriff Joe Arpaio
March 31, 2008
Sheriff Arpaio protestors become afraid for their safety – Phoenix
March 6, 2008
Ruben Navarrette: The role of local police in immigration – Phoenix
March 5, 2008
Mexican Consulate renews deal with med center – Tucson
February 28, 2008
Longer fest shows depth of Mexican arts, culture – Nuestras Raices Literary Arts Festival in Tucson
February 18, 2008
Who are Yuma County’s most influential Hispanics?
Phoenix Police to Check Arrestees’ Immigrant Status
February 7, 2008
Candidates outline ideas for serving Hispanic residents – Mesa, Arizona
January 31, 2008
Tucson Police Chief Miranda to step down and take government job
January 14, 2008
Book chronicles role of Scottsdale Mexican Americans in city’s rise – Arizona
January 9, 2008
Latino leaders unite to stop racial profiling – Phoenix
January 4, 2008
Besieged Day Labor Center Stays Open – Phoenix
December 9, 2007
Latino Fears About Phoenix Police Policy Subside
‘Pastorela’ is devilish good fun – Dan Guerrero, son of Lalo, to play Lucifer in popular show – Tucson
November 19, 2007
Hispanic citizens group to celebrate 20 years – Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens – Arizona
November 4, 2007
Language barrier plagues Mesa police – Arizona
Hispanic sure to win seat on Phoenix City Council
October 28, 2007
Town hall Hispanics grill Mesa candidates – Arizona
October 24, 2007
Tempe honors Cesar Chavez with art exhibit
October 10, 2007
Police union calls for change in Phoenix’s immigration policy
August 27, 2007
Latino vets of Tucson join outcry over ‘War’
August 20, 2007
Arizona Hispanics doubt police poll results
August 16, 2007
Quest funding Hispanic heritage exhibit for students – Phoenix
July 27, 2007
Donations sought for Mexican-American exhibit in Phoenix
July 24, 2007
Community Foundation hires ex-Hispanic chamber chief – Southern Arizona
July 19, 2007
Campesinos Sin Fronteras leader empowers families – Yuma, Arizona
Library uses grant to meet needs of Hispanic population – Willcox, Arizona
June 14, 2007
Tucson debut near for Hispanic Games
June 5, 2007
Renaming of facility will honor Adam Diaz – Phoenix
May 21, 2007
Latino Neighborhoods in Need Benefit from Beautification Boosts – Valley Toyota dealers kick off Barrios Bellos Program with weekend event starting Saturday, May 19- Phoenix
May 15, 2007
Old Latino neighborhood getting a makeover – Phoenix
May 9, 2007
Hispanic-gang talk by Berman hurt us – Arizona
March 25, 2007
March, rally in Mesa cheers César Chávez’s achievements
March 12, 2007
Little Oaxaca sprouts in Phoenix
February 26, 2007
Asociación Amigos Medios Hispanos en Arizona Friends of Hispanic Media is Founded
February 22, 2007
City may honor Hispanic pioneer – Adam Diaz – Phoenix
February 12, 2007
Center may carry name of 1st Hispanic councilman – Adam Diaz – Phoenix
February 5, 2007
Hispanic community in comeback – Sonoratown annexed, many are optimistic – Arizona
January 10, 2007
César Chávez library opens its modern doors – Phoenix
January 2, 2007
Tireless volunteer Ofelia Vargas dies – Tucson, Arizona
