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California drought: Different story, same result

Story By Chase Kamp When I hit the road last year, looking forward to settling into my new home in Oakland, I was ready to face the challenges of a new state. Nothing suggested those would...

History of Cactus League next Sunset Library topic

The history of Arizona’s Cactus League, including spring training baseball at Chandler’s Compadre Stadium, is the featured topic at the next Our Stories guest speaker presentation Saturday, March 15, at Sunset branch library, 4930 W. Ray Road. The program runs...

Honors group strives to make a difference

By Chelsea Martin           Jayelee Dorris, left, with SOL Buddies officers Laura Rodriguez, Hannah Allen, Tyler Thompson, Julia Maisel, Bridget Manning and Erin Wochner. When you believe you can make a difference, you will. Whether it takes...

Walking: As vital to your dog as it is to you

By Don Kirkland Rain or shine, young or old, Bowser needs exercise. And even though he doesn’t speak our language, he has no trouble letting us know when it’s time for his daily walk. After all, there...

Abandoned pets get new hope with ‘Lost our Home’ initiative

Tempe police and courts employees have partnered with Tempe schools and the Tempe non-profit animal shelter Lost Our Home to generate nearly 10,000 pounds of food for abandoned or vulnerable animals. Lost Our Home founder and executive director Jodi Polanski...

MCC promotes civic engagement

By Sally Mesarosh Mesa Community College student Amanda Fahy believes there’s more to a college education than just academics. This past semester she took time from her studies to volunteer at Care Partnership, a nonprofit that helps nearly 20,000 people every year. Fahy helped out in the...

How a pair of Arizona transplants plunged into Bay Area’s housing fray

By Chase Kamp As a new resident to the Bay Area, it’s still a strange thrill to see the Twitter headquarters on Market Street, or to know that my Words with Friends tiles are bouncing around inside...

Students’ book drive aims to promote literacy in Spanish-speaking countries

By Hayley Gorman One book can change the life of a child. In Latin American countries there aren’t nearly enough children’s books. McClintock High School is helping promote literacy in such countries by collecting money for a non...
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