Phoenix + 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

After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news.

November 18, 2009

Video report of Latina forced to give birth while in chains in Maricopa County, AZ courtesy of Sheriff Joe Arpaio (en Español)

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night.

November 12, 2009

Barrow scientists partner with Hispanic ‘El Grupo’ in Alzheimer’s research

November 2, 2009

Alzheimer’s researchers tap into Hispanic group at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix

FBI investigating Joe Arpaio for using deputies to intimidate critics

October 28, 2009

Phoenix City Council members on Monday named David Cavazos the next city manage

October 26, 2009

Pregnant Latina Says She Was Forced to Give Birth in Shackles After One of Arpaio’s Deputies Racially Profiled Her

October 17, 2009

A Rogue Sheriff Roams in Arizona: FI2W’s Valeria Fernández on The Takeaway

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.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio cited a non-existent federal law and included a legal interpretation taken from an anti-immigration Web site in a document he distributed during a news conference last week.

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 7, 2009

An Arizona sheriff known for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration has been stripped of some of his special power to enforce federal immigration law, and he claims the Obama administration is taking away his authority for political reasons. – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio

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 2, 2009

24th Annual Hispanic Women’s Conference – Phoenix (audio story)

September 24, 2009

Coca-Cola targets local Hispanic market, features Mexican soccer player on outdoor ads – Phoenix

September 2, 2009

The opening of the Hispanic-themed Mi Pueblo Supermercado at Main Street and Dobson Road in Mesa might be delayed six to eight weeks so its opening can be coordinated with other grocery stores the company plans to open in Phoenix

September 1, 2009

Drama About Immigration Raids and their Human Consequences in Arizona Is No Fiction for Many – The Tears of Lives, a play produced by Phoenix’s New Carpa Theater Company and written by James Garcia

August 21, 2009

ACLU sues Arpaio in immigration raid – The suit says Julian Mora is a legal U.S. resident and his 19-year-old son Julio is a citizen. Nevertheless, they were handcuffed for more than three hours as deputies questioned dozens of workers.

August 13, 2009

Children of Detained Immigrants Call for End to Raids in Arizona: Raid Today One of the Largest

Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies early Thursday launched an employer’s sanctions raid at a Valley paper company and planned to detain more than 100 employees in connection with using false or stolen IDs.

August 11, 2009

Joe Arpaio-Supporting, Gun-Toting Nativists Menace Children’s March for Family Unity

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.

June 25, 2009

It’s a win for Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The County Board of Supervisors has voted to give County Attorney Andrew Thomas $1.4 million to enforce employer sanctions laws — and part of that money will go to Sheriff Joe Arpaio to help combat illegal immigration.

Immigrant Treatment in Phoenix Reminiscent of Slavery – By Rev. Al Sharpton

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 17, 2009

Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire Backstabs Hispanic Fans, Signs on as “Special Deputy” Under Sheriff Joe Arpaio

June 11, 2009

Nation’s 2nd Supermercado de Walmart opens in West Phoenix

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

March 23, 2009

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys during the regular season and went on to claim the NFC championship. Now, the Cardinals want to gain yardage against “America’s Team” in Mexico.

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 13, 2009

The Department of Justice notified Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into him for “alleged” patterns of discrimination because of national origin, among other things.

The federal government’s decision to investigate Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for alleged civil rights abuses was praised Thursday by two immigrants’ rights activists, who said they expect the Obama Administration to act quickly on comprehensive immigration reform.

Wal-Mart looks to Hispanic market in expansion drive – The pilot stores, named Supermercado de Walmart, will open in Phoenix and Houston

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 28, 2009

Juanes to perform at halftime of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in Phoenix

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

October 7, 2008

Mirna Pineda and Mariela Gómez de Ell, former Telemundo anchors in Phoenix will be peforming in a local theater

September 30, 2008

The fastest-growing segment of U.S. home buyers is also among those facing the greatest risk of foreclosure, two top federal housing officials told a group of Hispanic real-estate professionals meeting in Phoenix this week. – Hispanics

September 22, 2008

23rd National Hispanic Women’s Conference to Debut October 9 At the Phoenix Convention Center

September 10, 2008

Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 – Phoenix Events

August 28, 2008

Andrea Moreno Named Chairwoman of Phoenix Women’s Commission

August 20, 2008

Spanish-language broadcaster Liberman Broadcasting is expanding into the Phoenix market, agreeing to purchase KVPA-LP there for $1,250,000, according to an FCC filing seeking approval of the deal.

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 29, 2008

Latino Bar Business Down on Big Fight Night, Thanks to Sheriff Joe What’s-His-Name (Arpaio)

July 21, 2008

Immigrant arrests sever parents, children

July 15, 2008

Hispanic candidate criticized for name change – John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez – Phoenix

June 22, 2008

Sheriff Joe Arpaio book signing draws supporters, protesters – Arizona

June 17, 2008

Media Moves: Janet Rodríguez moves to Phoenix

June 12, 2008

Sheriff Arpaio’s thugs threaten to arrest a New Times reporter for looking at public records – (wow, you have to read this one) – Phoenix, Arizona

June 2, 2008

5,000 Hispanic Engineers, Students to Hit Phoenix for Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference, Nov. 12-16, 2008

May 19, 2008

Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Announces Phoenix Hotel Investment Seminar

May 15, 2008

Did You Know? In Phoenix, 15,976 immigrants applied for citizenship during fiscal 2007, which ended Sept. 30, up 64 percent from 2006.

May 5, 2008

LULAC leadership Joins Rep. Ben Miranda and State Hispanic Caucus Members in Arizona Denouncing Maricopa County Sheriff’s Anti-Immigrant Actions on May 1st

Group works to make immigrants politically aware – Immigrants Without Borders in Phoenix

April 12, 2008

Arizona Anti-Defamation League calls on U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s bogus “crime suppression sweeps.”

April 10, 2008

Did You Know? Phoenix police union president Mark Spencer said a 2006 police homicide summary report shows 63 percent of murder victims in Phoenix were Hispanic.

March 31, 2008

Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon: Arpaio immigration raids are ‘made-for-TV stunts’

March 6, 2008

Ruben Navarrette: The role of local police in immigration – Phoenix

March 5, 2008

Did You Know? Sometime in the coming months, a single music label, Universal Music, will control almost half of the U.S. Latin music marketplace. – because of recent laws

February 19, 2008

2007 Retrospective: The Local War on the Undocumented – Phoenix, Arizona

February 18, 2008

Phoenix Police to Check Arrestees’ Immigrant Status

January 29, 2008

Grijalva throws support behind Obama; rally in Phoenix Tuesday

January 23, 2008

Several Phoenix Latino political leaders publicly endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president Tuesday.

January 22, 2008

Hispanic families reveal shared heritage with city through photographs, tales – Phoenix

January 14, 2008

Mexican family wants confiscated license back – Arizona

January 11, 2008

Immigration Fallout Seen In Schools – Phoenix

An Immigration Boiling Point Cools Down – Phoenix

Showdown in Arizona, Where Mariachis and Minutemen Collide – Phoenix

January 9, 2008

Latino leaders unite to stop racial profiling – Phoenix

January 4, 2008

Besieged Day Labor Center Stays Open – Phoenix

Book offers pictorial history of Mexicans in Phoenix

January 3, 2008

Wanted: oral stories of Phoenix residents who were a part of the guest worker program between 1942 and 1964.

January 2, 2008

Entravision Communications Corporation to Present at 18th Annual Citigroup Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference

December 9, 2007

Latino Fears About Phoenix Police Policy Subside

Outside Phoenix store, border debate rages on

December 5, 2007

Phoenix mayor criticized for about-face on immigration policy

November 28, 2007

Hispanic College Fund Announces Partnership with Aguila Youth Leadership Institute

November 27, 2007

Qwest Announces Agreement with Phoenix Suns Guard Leandro Barbosa

November 14, 2007

Spanish-Language Radio Station Slams Police for Describing Suspect as ‘Hispanic’ – Phoenix

November 4, 2007

Hispanic sure to win seat on Phoenix City Council

October 25, 2007

Hispanic Hotel Owner to Break Ground on Eighth Marriott-Branded Hotel – Finvarb Group to Open Residence Inn by Marriott at Mayo Clinic in Arizona

October 17, 2007

Ground Breaks on $13M Hispanic-Oriented Retail – Phoenix

October 15, 2007

Police chiefs united in voice of reason (concerning immigration) – Phoenix

October 10, 2007

Police union calls for change in Phoenix’s immigration policy

October 8, 2007

6 Hispanic properties get historic status – Phoenix

New exhibit shows the impact of Hispanics on Phoenix

September 13, 2007

Citizenship applications double in Phoenix

September 7, 2007

Did You Know? Phoenix passed the San Francisco Bay Area to move from No. 9 to No. 8 with 358,440 Hispanic television homes.

Council race tests Hispanic loyalties – Phoenix

August 16, 2007

Quest funding Hispanic heritage exhibit for students – Phoenix

August 9, 2007

Phoenix Latinos set up hotlines to report racial profiling

August 1, 2007

Phoenix makes list of top Hispanic meeting sites

July 27, 2007

Donations sought for Mexican-American exhibit in Phoenix

June 24, 2007

La Raza tackles housing defaults – Arizona

June 5, 2007

Renaming of facility will honor Adam Diaz – Phoenix

May 24, 2007

Nielsen and Phoenix Multicultural Launch Hispanic Panel

May 23, 2007

DIRECTV Adds KPDF-41 Azteca America to the Phoenix Local Broadcast Channel Lineup

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 2, 2007

Marchers re-energized amid immigration push – 15,000 people marched in Phoenix

April 30, 2007

Immigration rights activists ready to march for change – Phoenix

March 30, 2007

Aeromexico Names Thelma Muñoz Goucher Phoenix Market Manager

March 29, 2007

Valley Toyota Dealers Honor Latino Entrepreneurs Who Are Driving Success in Business – Arizona

March 21, 2007

100 immigrants found in Phoenix home

March 12, 2007

Little Oaxaca sprouts in Phoenix

February 23, 2007

Innovative Hispanic theater in Phoenix – Teatro Milagro involves local teens in play about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo

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

DJ Manic Hispanic attuned to fun, music – James Rivas – Phoenix

January 28, 2007

Riester buys Hispanic ad agency – Phoenix

January 10, 2007

2 Honduran, Guatemalan youths are among the lucky few – Phoenix

César Chávez library opens its modern doors – Phoenix

December 12, 2006

Judge: Wilson Four were wrongly targeted – Arizona

December 6, 2006

By golly, holly jolly tamales – No time to make? Top spots to buy – Phoenix, Arizona

September 20, 2005

First American Title Expands Hispanic Marketing Program in Phoenix