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Glendale, AZ News Archives for July 2008

« June 2008

July 2008

13 hrs ago | Glendale News-Press

Finance reform is given OK

Competing visions for campaign finance reform in Glendale eventually merged on Tuesday when the City Council, after months of discussions, introduced a comprehensive package of first-ever political donor ...

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21 hrs ago | Frontlines

Celebrity News

Check out destination packages to Glendale, Arizona to watch the Super Bowl in 2008! Stay ten minutes from the stadium.

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Related Topix: Wedding

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Arizona Republic

Hundreds flock to 'Idol' registration in Glendale

Shortly after 6 a.m., paramedics carted a young woman off by stretcher, perhaps a victim of lack of sleep or excitement, as hundreds lined up Wednesday for American Idol tryouts at Jobing.com Arena.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

MacNN

Apple to open Montreal, Glendale,...

Apple has slated three new store openings for the end of this week, say a mix of reports and announcements.

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Related Topix: Australia, World News, Canada

The Business Journal of Phoenix

Apple Store opening Saturday in Glendale

The Apple Store at Arrowhead Towne Center will open its doors at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, Music Players, Computers

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Northwest Valley News

Glendale begins fall Neighborhood Grants process with orientations

Glendale's Neighborhood Partnership Office announces the start of the fall Neighborhood Grants process.

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Sun Jul 20, 2008

Arizona Daily Star

Remote Controlled: Get ready for 'American Idol' auditions in Phoenix

We have tons of "American Idol" coverage on the way - ' namely, a couple profiles in Caliente on Thursday and another running in Accent on Friday - ' to promote the Fox talent show's first-ever auditions in the ...

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ

Northwest Valley News

Glendale tennis facility earns national honors

Glendale's Paseo Racquet Center was recently named "Tennis Facility of the Year" by the United States Tennis Association.

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Related Topix: Grand Canyon University

Sat Jul 19, 2008

East Valley Tribune

Police arrest woman who gave birth in hotel

A Surprise woman who gave birth in a Youngtown motel was released from the hospital Thursday and arrested for probation violation, police said.

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Related Topix: Surprise, AZ, Youngtown, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Arizona Republic

Charter airline, casino launch Glendale-Laughlin flights

Glendale to Laughlin: $159, including airfare and lodging. Roll of quarters not included.

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Related Topix: Mesa, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Glendale Star

Early voting sites set for Sept. 2 primary

In the Sept. 2 primary election, Glendale voters will be selecting the city's mayor and councilmembers from the Sahuaro, Cactus and Yucca districts.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Glendale Star

Glendale City Council weighs in on Ranked Choice Voting

What do Glendale council members think about Ranked Choice Voting? Following is what they had to say: Sahuaro District Steve Frate "I think it has merits, especially for preventing the costly and long ...

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KVOA-TV Tucson

Dodgers' new Glendale spring home takes shape

Glendale's new spring training home for the Los Angeles Dodgers is 35 to 40 percent complete and on target, a stadium construction executive said.

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ABC15.com

Glendale police arrest double murder suspect

Glendale police have arrested a man suspected of murdering two men Tuesday night.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Peoria Times

PUSD approves pilot program for school resource officers

It was a 3-2 vote after lots of discussion. As a result, Peoria Unified School District and the Peoria Police Department will be doing business together next year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Arizona Republic

Trips added to Glendale-Wickenburg bus route

On July 28, the regional connector Route 660 that travels between Wickenburg, Surprise and Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale will add one weekday round trip and two Saturday round trips.

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Related Topix: Wickenburg, AZ, Surprise, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ

Arizona Republic

Transient arrested in shooting of motorist

Glendale police have arrested a transient in a Sunday shooting in which the victim, a motorist, crashed into some palm trees, authorities said Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Maricopa County, AZ

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Arizona Republic

3 arrested after Glendale carjacking, police chase

A Glendale carjacking has led to the arrest of three people, including two juveniles, authorities said Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Maricopa County, AZ

Arizona Republic

2 shot to death in SUV

Two people were fatally shot late Tuesday while sitting in a SUV in south Glendale, authorities said Wednesday.

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East Valley Tribune

Gilbert fire panel to hold first public meeting

The combative negotiations between Gilbert officials and county island residents are finally nearing an end, with the island residents possibly coming in with a stronger hand.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Maricopa County, AZ, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Arizona Republic

Blaze extinguished at metal-recycling firm

Glendale firefighters climbed to a rooftop Tuesday to put out a smoldering blaze that erupted at a metal-recycling business near Grand Avenue.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Daily Reflector

Hines named medical director for Touchstone Behavioral Health

Dr. Derrick S. Hines, a Greenville native, has been named medical director for Touchstone Behavioral Health in Glendale, Ariz., effective July 1. As medical director, Hines will provide utilization review and ...

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Related Topix: Mesa State College, Greenville College, Arizona State University

Sun Jul 13, 2008

About Southwestern United States for ...

American Idol Auditions in the Southwest - Glendale and Salt Lake City

If you are between 16 and 28 years of age as of the 15th of July, and are eligible to work in the U.S., you can try out for American Idol.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Wren's Nest

Satanist Father And Christian Mother Fight For Sunday Morning Custody Rights

Title: SATANIST FATHER AND CHRISTIAN MOTHER FIGHT FOR SUNDAY MORNING CUSTODY RIGHTS A custody battle between a Satanist and his Christian ex-wife has raised constitutional issues after both demanded the right ...

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Arizona Republic

Glendale, Peoria team up for stadium walk

Peoria and Glendale are co-sponsoring a Hawaiian-themed fun walk for seniors at 7 a.m. July 29 in the concourse of University of Phoenix Stadium.

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Related Topix: Peoria, AZ, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Arizona Republic

Glendale official named 'Chief Fire Officer'

Jim Higgins, an assistant Glendale fire chief, has won the designation of "Chief Fire Officer" from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, an accreditation group based in Chantilly, Va.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Usdoj.gov

AZ: Southern Arizonans Indicted on Multiple Counts of Drug Conspiracy

JUL 11 -- A federal grand jury in Tucson on July 9 returned a three count indictment against Walter K. Riedesel, 52, of Tucson, Arizona; Ruben P. Contreras, 44, of Oro Valley, Arizona; Michael W. Hamblen, 41, ...

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Related Topix: Gilbert, AZ, Oro Valley, AZ, Drugs, Arizona, Tucson Metro

Arizona Republic

Council defends non-public process of raising officials' pay

The Glendale City Council continues to increase appointed officials' salaries outside of public view, although council members defend their actions as legal.

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Related Topix: Surprise, AZ, Peoria, AZ

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Daily News Sun

Glendale Adult Center celebrates 5th birthday

The Glendale Adult Center will turn five years old July 21, and staff is planning a small celebration.

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Arizona Republic

Glendale training facility honored

The Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center, a $44 million facility that opened last year, has received a public partnership award from a regional planning agency for the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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Related Topix: Maricopa, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Avondale, AZ

Mon Jul 07, 2008

KTVK Phoenix

3 considered armed and dangerous rob same bank twice

The Glendale Police Department is asking for help in solving two bank robberies that have occurred in recent weeks.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

KTVK Phoenix

Glendale couple treated after narrowly escaping house fire

A Glendale couple was forced out of their home by flames. A fire broke out at their house near 45th Avenue and Bell early Sunday morning.

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KTVK Phoenix

Couple, toddler lucky to be alive after shooting

A Valley man is facing charges of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting at a couple and their small child early Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Arizona Republic

Scruggs tops Glendale election fundraisers

A Glendale official unopposed in her bid for re-election this fall has collected the largest war chest, recent campaign-finance filings show.

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Arizona Republic

Homeowners in Glendale Union can expect dip in property tax

Homeowners in the Glendale Union High School District should see some tax relief next year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Arizona Republic

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut franchise catches fire

A suspected electrical fire erupted shortly before noon Tuesday inside a wall at a fast-food restaurant at the Arrowhead Towne Center regional mall in Glendale.

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Related Topix: Life, Fast Food, Food, Maricopa County, AZ

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Northwest Valley News

Glendale police seek suspects in connection with Wal-Mart scam :

The Glendale Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects who they believe scammed a local cashier out of almost $500, and is warning businesses to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

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Arizona Republic

1st election debate features Dem pleasantries

Rep. Jackie Thrasher and candidate Lamont Lovejoy discussed Arizona issues this week in one of the first debates of the state and local election season.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Arizona Republic

40,000 expected at Glendale festivities Friday

With 40,000 people expected to attend Friday's Fourth of July festivities at Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave., traffic at the campus and nearby Sahuaro Ranch Park will be heavy.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Arizona Republic

Glendale man crashes, tree falls into roadway

A Glendale man was left in critical condition early Thursday after a high-speed crash in which his vehicle toppled a pine tree over a busy roadway, police said.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Arizona Republic

Glendale band tunes in to patriotism

A day before the nation celebrates its independence, the Glendale Summer Band will offer a slice of Americana.

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Arizona Republic

Man who died at Glendale park ID'd

Glendale police have identified a man who died, possibly of a heat-related illness, while hiking at a mountain park.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

LiveDaily

Live Review: American Idols Live in Glendale, AZ

It's pretty sketchy when the "opening act" of a concert is a giant strawberry/blueberry Pop-Tart dancing to Akon's "Smack That." It's safe to say things can only go up from there.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Usher, R-N-B

Arizona Republic

Hot spots for breakfast in Glendale

There's no better way to start the day than with a fabulous breakfast - cooked by someone else.

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Related Topix: Breakfast, Life, Food

Arizona Republic

Man suspected of sex crimes against girls

A Surprise man has been arrested on charges that accuse him of sexual misconduct with two minor girls, including allegations of criminal wrongdoing dating from the mid-1980s, authorities said Friday.

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Related Topix: Surprise, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

KNXV

Glendale to host American Idol auditions in July

Glendale will be one of eight cities to play host to American Idol auditions this summer.

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Arizona Republic

2 Glendale officers home from Middle East

Two Glendale police officers, a rookie and a veteran, have returned home after military deployments in the Middle East, police said Thursday.

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Arizona Republic

'American Idol' auditions in Glendale

A little more than a year after the Valley's Jordin Sparks took home the 2007 American Idol crown, the talent show will return to Sparks' hometown of Glendale when it holds auditions July 25 at Jobing.com ...

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