Ray Stern
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Arizona's 1864 law banning abortion in most circumstances in effect, judge rules
An over century-old Arizona law that bans abortions in nearly all circumstances can again be enforced after a judge lifted an injunction. → Read More
Effort to repeal $1 billion tax cut has enough signatures to go on Arizona ballot
The Secretary of State's Office on Friday said backers had gathered enough qualified signatures to put the referendum on the ballot as Proposition 307 → Read More
Scottsdale 'Migrant Hotel' Becomes Focus of Right-Wing Protests
A former Scottsdale hotel now being used to house migrant families under an ICE contract has become a focal point for conservatives concerned over Biden's immigration policies. → Read More
Dion Johnson's Mother Feared Him, Brother Jailed for Murder, According to New Reports
Recently released documents shed more light on the criminal life and family troubles of Dion Johnson, whose fatal shooting by a state trooper in May sparked thousands of people to take to Phoenix streets in protest. → Read More
Penis Man, Or At Least One of the Penis Men, Has Been Sentenced and Fined
"Penis Man" graffiti tagger Dustin Shomer was sentenced to three years of probation this week. He must also pay $8,000 in restitution. → Read More
Big Numbers (and a Few Surprises) in Arizona's 2020 Marijuana Report
Arizona medical marijuana sales hit a record high of 106 tons in 2020, but that figure could be dwarfed by the combined total of medical and recreational cannabis sales this year. → Read More
Shifts for Shots: How Savvy Vaccine Seekers Worked the Volunteer System
Priority immunizations mean that not everyone is currently eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But by working as a non-medical volunteer at vaccine sites in the Phoenix area, non-eligible members of the public are finding they can still get the shot. → Read More
The Most-Read Phoenix New Times News Stories of 2020
Phoenix New Times runs down its top 10 most-read articles of 2020. → Read More
Arizona Courts Prepare for Pot Legalization and Expungement Law
Arizona courts are preparing for major changes in the way they treat marijuana cases in the wake of the successful passage of Prop 207. → Read More
Ray Brutti, Writer of 'Cosmic Ray' Arizona Biking and Hiking Guides, Dies at 74
'Cosmic Ray,' Writer of Iconic Arizona Trail Guides, Dies at 74 → Read More
Phoenix Area Headed for Hottest Summer on Record, Says NWS
Following a new extreme heat warning, the National Weather Service said metro Phoenix will likely hit a new record for its hottest summer. → Read More
Arizona Prisons Are Replacing Kosher and Halal Meals With Vegan Food
Starting this month, religious and kosher diets in Arizona prisons are being replaced with a "plant based vegan common fare meal" the DOC says will accommodate all religions. → Read More
The Arizona Democratic Party HQ Was Torched by an Ex-Dem State Committeeman
Police arrested an unhinged ex-Democratic state committeeman today on suspicion of the July 24 arson fire that severely damaged the Democratic Party headquarters building in Phoenix. → Read More
Arizona Sheriff Who Refused to Enforce Lockdown Restrictions Has COVID-19
Republican Sheriff Mark Lamb of Arizona, who said he would not enforce the state's emergency coronavirus orders, has come down with COVID-19. → Read More
'What If I Hate Masks?': 20 Questions on COVID Coverings, Answered by ASU Experts
Arizona's COVID-19 case count is spiking, but many Arizonans still prefer to go without face masks. Phoenix New Times interviewed two ASU experts on why even people who hate masks should consider wearing them according to CDC guidelines. → Read More
Scottsdale Looting Suspects Had No Ties to Antifa or Other Groups, Police Say
Scottsdale police said they could find no ties to antifa or other groups among the 34 people arrested in the May 30 looting and damage at Fashion Square Mall. → Read More
Arizona Republican Lawmaker Says George Floyd Is Not a Hero,' BLM Is a 'Terrorist Organization'
An Arizona State Representative put out a video today criticizing people who believe George Floyd is a "hero" and pointing out Floyd's criminal past. → Read More
Jake Paul Charged With Two Crimes After Scottsdale Mall Chaos
Social media influencer Jake Paul was charged with two criminal misdemeanors this week in Scottsdale City Court after police determined he was present Fashion Square Mall while it was being looted on May 30. → Read More
Phoenix Police Arrested More Than 200 Protesters Following Ducey's Curfew Order
Phoenix police arrested more than 200 people during Sunday night's demonstrations against police brutality as many protesters defied Governor Doug Ducey's 8 p.m. curfew. → Read More
How the Coronavirus Will Make Phoenix's Heat Problems Worse
The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate Arizona's annual summer heat problems for the state's most vulnerable populations. → Read More