By Megan Martin, For the Tribune
February 18, 2008
Tempe police have arrested a woman in connection with the shooting death of her 14-year-old son, whose body was found the morning after she called police to report a family feud.
Cynthia Hernandez, 46, was arrested Friday in connection with the death of her son, Jeremy Barragan, Tempe police spokesman Brandon Banks said.
Barragan’s father called the police after finding his son’s body Friday morning with a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Hernandez had called the police just before midnight Thursday to report a domestic disturbance at the family’s apartment, 30 W. Carter Drive, near Mill Avenue and U.S. 60.
Banks said police had responded to the disturbance call but did not find anything out of the ordinary.
After responding to the call about Barragan’s death, police arrested Hernandez and are investigating the matter as a homicide.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Wildflower scenery aided by rainfall
By Megan Martin, For the Tribune
February 9, 2008
The desert brown will soon be blanketed in vibrant colors as the wildflowers begin to bloom.
Above-average rainfall this winter will produce one of the most vivid displays in recent memory, said Dan Avendano of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior.
The wildflower season is set to begin in mid-February and will last through March, Avendano said. During that time, colorful displays will be seen throughout the state, especially in city and mountain preserves.
"This will be one of the best wildflower seasons," Avendano said. "It'll be in the running for the best I've seen."
He said the abundance of rain, combined with cooler temperatures, may lead to perfect conditions.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Phoenix said the Valley's official gauge at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has recorded 4.17 inches of rain since Oct. 1 - compared to only 1.05 inches during the same time period in 2006-07.
"Even more rain falls in the higher terrain toward the east, especially in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills," said meteorologist Doug Green. "With all of this rain, it sounds like a perfect deal for the flowers."
Some of the most abundant wildflowers will be globe mallows, with their familiar red-orange coloring, as well as desert marigolds and various species of poppies.
"Orange, pink, lavender, yellow ... it's going to look great," Avendano said.
One of the most common ways to experience wildflowers is through the car window, but Avendano recommends getting the full experience.
"There are some flowers you have to get into the desert to see," he said. "You have to walk around to see some of the small flowers."
He warns those who do walk around the desert to be careful, as rattlesnakes, certain types of weeds and rough terrain can all be dangerous.
While the wildflowers will be found throughout the state, Avendano recommends the 100-mile drive from the East Valley along U.S. 60 to Globe and then along U.S. 70 and state Highway 170 to San Carlos.
"The Mexican poppies are everywhere," he said. "It's the best scene that I've seen."
In anticipation of the wildflower season, Phoenix has put together a wildflower viewing guide on the city's Web site. Besides listing the several types of flowers one might encounter, the site also lists various places around the city that should see an abundance of flowers. The list includes Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/108601
February 9, 2008
The desert brown will soon be blanketed in vibrant colors as the wildflowers begin to bloom.
Above-average rainfall this winter will produce one of the most vivid displays in recent memory, said Dan Avendano of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior.
The wildflower season is set to begin in mid-February and will last through March, Avendano said. During that time, colorful displays will be seen throughout the state, especially in city and mountain preserves.
"This will be one of the best wildflower seasons," Avendano said. "It'll be in the running for the best I've seen."
He said the abundance of rain, combined with cooler temperatures, may lead to perfect conditions.
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Phoenix said the Valley's official gauge at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has recorded 4.17 inches of rain since Oct. 1 - compared to only 1.05 inches during the same time period in 2006-07.
"Even more rain falls in the higher terrain toward the east, especially in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills," said meteorologist Doug Green. "With all of this rain, it sounds like a perfect deal for the flowers."
Some of the most abundant wildflowers will be globe mallows, with their familiar red-orange coloring, as well as desert marigolds and various species of poppies.
"Orange, pink, lavender, yellow ... it's going to look great," Avendano said.
One of the most common ways to experience wildflowers is through the car window, but Avendano recommends getting the full experience.
"There are some flowers you have to get into the desert to see," he said. "You have to walk around to see some of the small flowers."
He warns those who do walk around the desert to be careful, as rattlesnakes, certain types of weeds and rough terrain can all be dangerous.
While the wildflowers will be found throughout the state, Avendano recommends the 100-mile drive from the East Valley along U.S. 60 to Globe and then along U.S. 70 and state Highway 170 to San Carlos.
"The Mexican poppies are everywhere," he said. "It's the best scene that I've seen."
In anticipation of the wildflower season, Phoenix has put together a wildflower viewing guide on the city's Web site. Besides listing the several types of flowers one might encounter, the site also lists various places around the city that should see an abundance of flowers. The list includes Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/108601
Save money, help the environment, and throw in the kitchen sink, too.
By Megan Martin
February 19, 2008
MESA- There can be more “green” to your home remodel than just the money being spent. Through salvage companies like Stardust, remodeling can be economical and environmental.
Possible because of donations from private homeowners, contractors, and businesses, items and materials which would have landed in a landfill have a second chance.
“Tile, wood, furniture, refrigerators, lighting,” said Todd Stingley, executive director of the Stardust Foundation, “there’s a lot of everything.”
Compiled into 40,000 sq. ft. worth of warehouses, one in Phoenix and another in Mesa, you can find the aisles jam-packed with new and used items.
The donated items, most of which come from homes undergoing remodeling, are categorized and priced, and available for purchase by the public.
“All of the items are priced between 50-80% below retail value,” said Stingley.
While this is all beneficial to the pocketbook, Stardust also provides a service to the environment. Stardust estimates that 600 to 700 tons of material makes its way into their warehouses every year, all of which would have been taken to a landfill.
According to estimates provided by the City of Phoenix Solid-Waste Disposal Management, only one-percent of the solid waste in city landfills is considered to be that of construction origins.
While low, these numbers only reflect the waste which was submitted from residential projects and not large-scale remodels or from businesses.
Private companies, like Weinberger Waste Disposal, operate their own private landfills, which accommodates waste produced by commercial companies and large-scale projects.
While Weinberger participates in recycling programs for its metals and cardboard, “the amount in the landfills is almost immeasurable,” said Glenn Weinberger, president and owner of Weinberger Waste Disposal.
According to its website, one of Weinberger’s landfills is receiving approximately 500 tons of waste per day. Weinberger’s primary waste services are provided to construction sites.
Stardust is also the recipient of what cities consider to be “hazardous wastes,” including paints and appliances such as refrigerators. Items which can be difficult for residents to throw away can instead be donated-- cans of paint can be available for as low as $5, while a refrigerator can be found for as low as $50, according to Stardust’s website.
The desire to provide low-cost materials to the public is continued in one of Stardust’s charitable organizations, Angels on Call. Profits from the two warehouses help to provide free-of-charge home repairs to low-income homes, which are in need safety, security or "quality of life" repairs.
“We’ve been able to help about 750 homes in our communities since 2000. We hope to help 200 homes each year from now on,” said Stingley.
February 19, 2008
MESA- There can be more “green” to your home remodel than just the money being spent. Through salvage companies like Stardust, remodeling can be economical and environmental.
Possible because of donations from private homeowners, contractors, and businesses, items and materials which would have landed in a landfill have a second chance.
“Tile, wood, furniture, refrigerators, lighting,” said Todd Stingley, executive director of the Stardust Foundation, “there’s a lot of everything.”
Compiled into 40,000 sq. ft. worth of warehouses, one in Phoenix and another in Mesa, you can find the aisles jam-packed with new and used items.
The donated items, most of which come from homes undergoing remodeling, are categorized and priced, and available for purchase by the public.
“All of the items are priced between 50-80% below retail value,” said Stingley.
While this is all beneficial to the pocketbook, Stardust also provides a service to the environment. Stardust estimates that 600 to 700 tons of material makes its way into their warehouses every year, all of which would have been taken to a landfill.
According to estimates provided by the City of Phoenix Solid-Waste Disposal Management, only one-percent of the solid waste in city landfills is considered to be that of construction origins.
While low, these numbers only reflect the waste which was submitted from residential projects and not large-scale remodels or from businesses.
Private companies, like Weinberger Waste Disposal, operate their own private landfills, which accommodates waste produced by commercial companies and large-scale projects.
While Weinberger participates in recycling programs for its metals and cardboard, “the amount in the landfills is almost immeasurable,” said Glenn Weinberger, president and owner of Weinberger Waste Disposal.
According to its website, one of Weinberger’s landfills is receiving approximately 500 tons of waste per day. Weinberger’s primary waste services are provided to construction sites.
Stardust is also the recipient of what cities consider to be “hazardous wastes,” including paints and appliances such as refrigerators. Items which can be difficult for residents to throw away can instead be donated-- cans of paint can be available for as low as $5, while a refrigerator can be found for as low as $50, according to Stardust’s website.
The desire to provide low-cost materials to the public is continued in one of Stardust’s charitable organizations, Angels on Call. Profits from the two warehouses help to provide free-of-charge home repairs to low-income homes, which are in need safety, security or "quality of life" repairs.
“We’ve been able to help about 750 homes in our communities since 2000. We hope to help 200 homes each year from now on,” said Stingley.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Suns struggle but pull off a win against Bobcats
By Megan Martin
February 6, 2008
A difficult loss to San Antonio on Thursday, and an eventful weekend off, the Suns hosted the Charlotte Bobcats with some first-half hurdles.
The first-half of Monday’s game wasn’t the slam-dunk many had expected to see. The Bobcats, which were sitting at 18-30 before the game, were able to accomplish some great feats including a successful zone defense, which held the Suns to a 42.3% field-goal average. Yet, what may be more impressive was the Bobcats 60% shooting average held during the first quarter.
The inability of the Suns to pull ahead to a great lead meant instead that there was never more than a 5 point difference between the two teams, leading to the fear that it would be a rehash of Thursday’s loss.
The first-half was also marked by the ball not finding the basket, as players like Raja Bell saw only two of six shots fall. “He didn’t make any early, but he had a good attitude about it, and he got back in there and started launching threes and he got seven of them,” said Steve Nash of Bell’s first-half troubles.
Bell’s heat transferred to the rest of the Suns, as the offense adapted to the zone and they were finally able to get buckets to drop. “There are some nights you can feel it. You have to stay confident and you have to keep shooting,” said Bell, who ended the night with 24 points.
Leandro Barbosa served as a lifeline from the Suns bench, as he was able to bring 19 points to the struggling first-half offense. “LB gave us a nice boost in the first half, and then Raja kicked in the second half,” said Head Coach Mike D’Antoni.
Many factors may have lead to a disappointing first half, and D’Antoni acknowledged the distractions, “three days off, and the Super Bowl… but no harm, no foul,” he said, the “no foul” being the Suns ability to gain a win with a final score of 118-104.
As seen in the past, the Suns continued to struggle against big-men as Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed were able to pull down 24 boards, helping the Bobcats to dominate with 22 second chance points.
The Suns next game will be at home on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets, and the Suns are quick to learn from their mistakes. “It’s going to be a big game, and we’re going to have to play obviously a lot better than we did tonight,” said Nash.
February 6, 2008
A difficult loss to San Antonio on Thursday, and an eventful weekend off, the Suns hosted the Charlotte Bobcats with some first-half hurdles.
The first-half of Monday’s game wasn’t the slam-dunk many had expected to see. The Bobcats, which were sitting at 18-30 before the game, were able to accomplish some great feats including a successful zone defense, which held the Suns to a 42.3% field-goal average. Yet, what may be more impressive was the Bobcats 60% shooting average held during the first quarter.
The inability of the Suns to pull ahead to a great lead meant instead that there was never more than a 5 point difference between the two teams, leading to the fear that it would be a rehash of Thursday’s loss.
The first-half was also marked by the ball not finding the basket, as players like Raja Bell saw only two of six shots fall. “He didn’t make any early, but he had a good attitude about it, and he got back in there and started launching threes and he got seven of them,” said Steve Nash of Bell’s first-half troubles.
Bell’s heat transferred to the rest of the Suns, as the offense adapted to the zone and they were finally able to get buckets to drop. “There are some nights you can feel it. You have to stay confident and you have to keep shooting,” said Bell, who ended the night with 24 points.
Leandro Barbosa served as a lifeline from the Suns bench, as he was able to bring 19 points to the struggling first-half offense. “LB gave us a nice boost in the first half, and then Raja kicked in the second half,” said Head Coach Mike D’Antoni.
Many factors may have lead to a disappointing first half, and D’Antoni acknowledged the distractions, “three days off, and the Super Bowl… but no harm, no foul,” he said, the “no foul” being the Suns ability to gain a win with a final score of 118-104.
As seen in the past, the Suns continued to struggle against big-men as Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed were able to pull down 24 boards, helping the Bobcats to dominate with 22 second chance points.
The Suns next game will be at home on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets, and the Suns are quick to learn from their mistakes. “It’s going to be a big game, and we’re going to have to play obviously a lot better than we did tonight,” said Nash.
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