Thunderbird School to renovate WWII airfield-control facility Nov 19, 2009
World War II veterans recently joined young global-business students in Glendale to celebrate the beginning of restoration on the Thunderbird Field Air Control Tower ... Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs speaks at Thunderbird's groundbreaking ceremony last week for the restoration of a World War II-era airfield control tower. (AZCentral -- News)
Tribes invite businesses to reservations Nov 19, 2009
The Tohono O'odham Nation wants to build a 600-room resort and casino on tribal-owned land in Glendale. City officials oppose the project, and a legal battle is under way. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cubs release Spring Training slate Nov 19, 2009
The Cubs and White Sox square off March 6 in Mesa, March 7 and March 19 in Glendale, and then play two in Las Vegas, March 12-13 ... March 7 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (ss) and at Chicago White Sox, Glendale, Ariz ... March 18 at Los Angeles Dodgers, Glendale. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
This worked out better than we had hoped Nov 19, 2009
Next up is Glendale Cactus, a team that appears to run the ball right at you daring you to stop them. The Cobras are 10-1 on the season (their lone loss coming to Scottsdale Saguaro 38-21) and are coming off a 69-7 opening playoff romp over Mohave Friday night. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Sinking Seahawks' optimism ringing a bit hollow Nov 18, 2009
T.J. Houshmandzadeh kneels after the Cardinals intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tribe donates $55K to Luke booster group Nov 17, 2009
The city of Glendale opposes the casino plan, as do some developers in the area ... The U.S. Interior Department is considering the tribe s application to deem land it is buying between Peoria and Glendale as part of its reservation. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Moose is loose Nov 17, 2009
Tampa is up, 4-1, on the Phoenix Coyotes, from Glendale, Arizona. It ll be a final in mere seconds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Facility for D-backs, Rockies under way Nov 17, 2009
Prior to moving to Glendale, Ariz ... The Rockies and D-backs, rivals in the National League West, have not always been the best of friends on the field, but as the final teams left in Tucson following the White Sox's move to Glendale, last spring, they realized that if they were going to bring their spring operations to the Phoenix area it was going to be in a shared facility. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
MMQB: Cardinals 31, Seahawks 20 Nov 17, 2009
Arizona Cardinals 31, 20 Sunday, November 15, 2009 University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona. Play of the Day: On 1st-and-10 from their own 1-yard line, Seahawks quarterback lofted a pass deep down the right sideline, which hauled in before carrying Cardinals cornerback for 19 additional yards and picking up a 15-yard Face Mask penalty for a total of 68 yards, the teams longest play from scrimmage this season. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Punt game plummets Nov 16, 2009
P Jeff Locke of Glendale and K Kai Forbath are Pac-10 leaders, as is S Rahim Moore in interceptions. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Roundup: Bengals smother champs Nov 16, 2009
Cardinals 31, Seahawks 20: At Glendale, Ariz. rookie Beanie Wells had second-half touchdown runs of 10 and 13 yards and Arizona rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit for its second home win in five tries. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Arizona Cop Resigns Amid Charges of On-Duty Sex Nov 16, 2009
GLENDALE Two police officers in Glendale, Arizona have resigned following accusations that one of the officers had sex with a female co-worker while on-duty, MyFoxPhoenix ... Officer Adam Fisher is charged with having sex with Shannon Godina, a police records employee in Glendale, according to an internal investigation cited by MyFoxPhoenix ... Police investigating the affair over the past year also reportedly found that Fisher and another officer, Daniel Arreola, were doctoring time sheets and... (Fox News)
Cards' RB Wells stampeding to top Nov 16, 2009
On cue, the Cardinals welcomed the arrival of Beanie Wells, the latest football folk hero to emerge in Glendale. "Honestly, he's breaking face masks when he's running through there," Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals rally for 31-20 win over Seahawks Nov 16, 2009
Arizona running back Beanie Wells scores a touchdown as Seahawks safety Jordan Babineaux defends during the second half Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. Paul Connors / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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The most likely destination right now for Iowa could be the Fiesta Bowl, which is played on January 4th in Glendale, Arizona. But, there is also a chance that the Orange Bowl could have an opportunity to pick the Hawkeyes as well as the Sugar Bowl, who had a bowl scout in Columbus this past weekend. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cardinals rally past Seahawks with 2 TDs from Beanie Wells Nov 16, 2009
IN 'THE HUDDLE' COMMUNITY. READ THE LATEST POSTS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jones has bleeding in lung Nov 16, 2009
Seattle Seahawks RB Julius Jones has bleeding in his lung - ESPN. Updated: November 15, 2009, 10:10 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
No TV blackout Nov 15, 2009
Sept. 27, 2009: Cardinals fans cheer against the Indianapolis Colts at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale ... Who: Seahawks (3-5) at Cardinals (5-3) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale. (AZCentral -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 15, 2009
Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Radim Vrbata netted the eventual game-winner early in the third period, as the Phoenix Coyotes edged the Dallas Stars, 3-2, at Jobing. com Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Game Preview: Seahawks-Cardinals Nov 15, 2009
Time & Place: Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:15pm PT University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona. Regular season series: Sunday will be the 22nd Seahawks-Cardinals game, with Arizona holding a 12-9 edge in the all-time series. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Tempe Town Lake thrives despite setbacks Nov 15, 2009
The couple had decided on a whim to make the drive from their Glendale home to Tempe. "It's so quiet and peaceful," Ed says, curling his arm around his wife. (AZCentral -- News)
Conair doubles Glendale plant size, adding 350 employees Nov 14, 2009
Conair, which also owns the kitchen appliance brand, is acquiring a 619,000-square-foot commercial building in the Glendale Airpark that previously was used by the now-defunct KB Toys. It s a huge expansion, said Brian Friedman, economic development director for the city of Glendale ... New Jersey-based Conair already has nearly 200 employees at a 600,000-square-foot distribution and operations center at the Glendale Airpark, said Steve Alley, the company s Western operations director. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
McCain: Don't encroach on Luke Air Force Base zones Nov 14, 2009
John McCain stressed the need Friday to keep rooftops away from Luke Air Force Base as the Glendale installation vies to become the next training facility for F-35 pilots. McCain, joined by Gov. Jan Brewer, stopped at the base weeks after the U.S. Air Force announced that Luke was on a short list for the F-35s. (AZCentral -- News)
Lifehouse at NASCAR Nov 14, 2009
Promoting WrestleMania XXVI, which will be held in Glendale in March, Sgt. Slaughter will also appear at several of the raceway's clubs throughout the weekend dressing in his signature drill sergeant attire. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cardinals sell out game with Seahawks Nov 14, 2009
The Cards have needed the extensions to sell out four of their five home games this season but the team continues its sellout streak at in Glendale. The team has sold all its games in Glendale since moving there from Tempe in 2006. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
City's eyes on transportation Nov 14, 2009
In addition to Peoria, members of the coalition include El Mirage, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, Youngtown, Maricopa County ADOT, Maricopa Association of Governments and BNSF. ... Estimated daily boardings of the commuter rail in 2030 are 2,830, with 280 in Wittman, 170 in North Surprise, 590 in Surprise, 320 in El Mirage/Sun City, 490 in Peoria, 550 in Glendale, 250 in Central Phoenix and 180 at the State Capitol. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Conair has plans for 350 Glendale jobs Nov 14, 2009
Consumer-products manufacturer Conair Corp. will add 150 jobs in the coming year in Glendale, with plans to eventually expand to 350 jobs ... Conair this month purchased a 619,000-square-foot industrial building in the Glendale Airpark ... The airpark is near Glendale Municipal Airport and west of the city's sports and entertainment district. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mom: Hospital irradiated my baby Nov 13, 2009
When Higuera arrived at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona, that February morning in 2008, she was put in a room and told to wait for a nurse to come get her. Soon, a nurse poked her head into her room. (CNN)
Obert's picks Nov 13, 2009
Glendale Mountain Ridge vs. PHOENIX BROPHY PREP at Phoenix College ... Glendale Ironwood at PHOENIX PINNACLE ... Queen Creek at GLENDALE APOLLO. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NFL extends Cardinals' blackout deadline 24 hours Nov 13, 2009
The NFL has given the Arizona Cardinals a 24-hour extension to the television blackout deadline for Sunday's game in Glendale against the Seattle Seahawks. To air live on local television, league rules require games to be sold out 72 hour before kickoff. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tree stops at Phoenix on Ariz. tour Nov 13, 2009
Nov. 10 - 11 - Made various stops Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web site, , on Monday afternoon. (AZCentral -- News)
GCC women's soccer loses first-round playoff game Nov 12, 2009
The Glendale Community College Gauchos women's soccer team (5-11-3) got a goal from freshman midfielder Shondra Meek with five minutes left in the second half ... Glendale Community College coach Omid Aziminejad said the Gauchos had a chance to score one minute before Chandler-Gilbert's goal in double overtime ... Glendale Community College Gauchos freshman midfielder Andy Szerlag was named to the 2009 All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference second team. (Glendale Star, AZ)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
36 Michael McDowell (Glendale, AZ) Toyota/Wave Energy Drink. 37 Tony Raines (LaPorte, IN) Chevrolet/Long John Silver's. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Home struggles linked to turnovers Nov 12, 2009
Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald looses the ball after being hit by the Carolina Panthers during first half action Sunday, Nov.1, 2009 in Glendale ... Who: Seahawks (3-5) at Cardinals (5-3) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sox announce Spring Training schedule Nov 12, 2009
CHICAGO -- The second Cactus League season for the White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz ... Those three other games between the two teams will take place on Saturday, March 6 in Mesa, Sunday March 7 in Glendale and on Friday, March 19 in Glendale. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Barrow scientists partner with Hispanic 'El Grupo' in Alzheimer's research Nov 12, 2009
Since Burruel signed up for the study, he has invited Barrow researchers to attend El Grupo's breakfast gatherings at Bitzee Mama's restaurant in Glendale. "El Grupo started out as a social network of old friends, and now the group is also an important participant in scientific research," says Dr. Leslie Baxter, a staff scientist and Clinical Neuropsychologist at Barrow. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Public input on F-35s at Luke could be sought as soon as Dec. Nov 12, 2009
The Glendale base is one of five military installations on a recently released short list to train pilots on the next generation of fighters. The Air Force also identified six candidates for an operations base. (AZCentral -- News)
Possible strike a concern for shoppers Nov 12, 2009
Sherri Pfeiffer, owner of Four Seasons Flowers in Glendale, is a regular at a Peoria Fry's. She knows everyone in the floral department and thinks the chain's prices are good. (AZCentral -- News)
Samuelsson key Nov 12, 2009
by Sarah McLellan - Nov. 11, 2009 07:31 PM The Arizona Republic. Coyotes associate coach Ulf Samuelsson couldn't have predicted how the team's ownership situation or the status of Wayne Gretzky as coach would pan out in the off-season, but he always figured there was a chance the team would need him to fulfill a greater role at the start of the season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fishing in urban lakes Nov 12, 2009
Harris Ganesh of Glendale is one of the regulars at Cortez. Rogers calls him "the king of the lake.". (AZCentral -- Travel)
Sports teams: Flu not impacting attendance Nov 12, 2009
The Coyotes Glendale home seats 17,800 while the Suns arena seats 18,400 fans ... The Coyotes have put together package deals and will offer shuttles to East Valley fans to the Glendale arena for some upcoming games ... One of the Coyotes attendance challenges has been getting fans in other parts of the city to drive to the arena in Glendale, especially on weeknights. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Luke makes final F-35 list Nov 12, 2009
Last Thursday, West Valley officials received a memorandum form lobbyist Steve Hyjek of Hyjek n Washington, detailing a briefing by the U.S. Air Force about its first round of basing decisions for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Hyjek said Luke Air Force Base was among three active duty installations listed as candidates for the USAF training mission. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Used-car dealer gives credit-hurt customers hope Nov 11, 2009
Among his customers is Shante Berry of Glendale, a student at Grand Canyon University. She had not established a solid credit history, so she went online in search of cars to lease. (AZCentral -- Business)
VERNON LeROY BREWER passed away Nov. 4, 2009, at the age of 82 after a valiant 18-month battle with cancer. Nov 11, 2009
Karen Van Sant, Glendale, Calif. Cappy McMurtray, Burke, Va. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Military doctor still tending to veterans as parade marshal Nov 11, 2009
A year ago, Chesser, 43, was a physician with the Phoenix VA Health Care System, a U.S. Air Force Medical reservist, a Glendale husband and father and a volunteer preparing for his first tour ... Back in Glendale, Chesser's wife, Johnnie, and son followed Chesser on his blog. (AZCentral -- News)
See the tree before it goes to D.C. Nov 11, 2009
The tour will be in the Valley Thursday, with stops at Rio Vista Community Park in Peoria (10:30-11:30 a.m.), Glendale City Hall in Glendale (1-2 p.m.) and the state Capitol in Phoenix (5-6 p.m.). Commemorative merchandise, including ornaments, mugs, caps, T-shirts and holiday cards will be available for purchase at each tour stop. (AZCentral -- News)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
This story originally published on. sets sights on spring. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
At midpoint, Cards want more Nov 11, 2009
Who: Seahawks (3-5) at Cardinals (5-3) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale. Time: 2:15 p.m. | TV: Ch. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Consignment store helps brides on a budget Nov 10, 2009
"Every dress has a story," said Pam Hardy, 46, co-owner of Almond Tree Wedding and Event Consignment in Glendale and north Phoenix ... The two began working in the guest rooms of Keogh's Glendale home but opened a second location in a north Phoenix warehouse when consignment orders began to burgeon, thanks in part to tough economic times. (AZCentral -- Business)
LEONARD PITTS JR. A clash of cultures Nov 10, 2009
Almaleki is the 48-year-old Glendale, Ariz. man who stands accused of using his Jeep Cherokee to run down his 20-year-old daughter, Noor, and another woman, Amal Edan Khalaf. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
DanShaughnessyInside The NFL Patriots-Colts has evolved into the Ali-Frasier of NFL rivalries. Nov 10, 2009
in Glendale, Arizona in Super Bowl XLII.. The Colts are the undefeated team this time around. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Church loses appeal; can't feed the poor Nov 10, 2009
Maryann Pickering, a Glendale zoning administrator, said because Glendale has a prescriptive ordinance, it's unlikely churches would have regular, on-site meal and worship services for the poor and homeless ... Hair-stylist volunteer Jennifer Graham cuts the hair of Rick Duran during a United Way event for homeless people at Vineyard Church North Phoenix in Glendale. (AZCentral -- News)
Applications flood Valley police agencies Nov 9, 2009
Those departments include Glendale, Tempe, Gilbert and Peoria ... Peoria and Glendale both saw the size of their test classes double during the same period ... Glendale has made its hiring process more rigorous since the number of applicants increased, adding an oral board review and essay portion, said Officer Karen Gerardo, a spokeswoman for the department. (AZCentral -- News)
Tornado damages homes in northwestern Oregon Nov 9, 2009
Glendale Fire Department spokesman Daniel Valenzuela says firefighters kept the blaze from spreading to other parts of the home. He says there's no indication the fire was intentionally set. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
List of those whose IRS tax refunds were returned Nov 9, 2009
Nov. 9, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The list is sorted by county of residence. (AZCentral -- Business)
Friday Night Phenoms Nov 9, 2009
-John Brown from Apollo passed 295 yards and 4 TDs against Glendale. He also had a rushing score. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
Bears get look at Warner's brilliance Nov 9, 2009
" The offensive display Sunday reaffirms hopes of hoisting such a trophy in the near future. The Cardinals scored on their first six possessions and converted their first eight third-down situations. The offensive line was stout, the running game came to life, and the team continued to shine without star receiver Anquan Boldin, whose petulance once again is a big story in Arizona. Just like the NFC Championship Game, Boldin couldn't revel in the success of his teammates. He was enraged at being... (AZCentral -- Sports)
2 school districts narrowly OK budget overrides Nov 8, 2009
The Arlington Elementary School District and the Glendale Elementary School District had results Wednesday that showed a tie or close race of just 100 votes separating a pass or fail ... Glendale Elementary saw its override defeated 2060-2025. (AZCentral -- News)
House passes health care bill Nov 8, 2009
Trent Franks, a Republican representing Sun City and Glendale. U.S. Rep. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Ariz. Christmas tree begins journey to D.C. Nov 8, 2009
Nov. 10 - Pinetop-Lakeside; Show Low; Snowflake; Payson Nov. 11 - Fountain Hills; Prescott Valley; Prescott Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web... (AZCentral -- News)
Social Security: Take less now or more later? Nov 8, 2009
Steve Short of Glendale finds himself in that situation. Now 63, he started collecting Social Security when he turned 62. (AZCentral -- News)
Stores banking on theholiday spirit in tough times Nov 8, 2009
Jim and Linda Largo's dazzling outdoor holiday-light display almost went dark this year, ending a 17-year run at 5309 W. Barbara Ave. in Glendale. The Largos, who own a small construction company, have been hit hard by the recession and worried about the cost of mounting the 130,000-light display with carved-out characters, animation and music. (AZCentral -- Business)
- Valley Police Beat: Arizona father and son among the dead in head-on crash in Winterhaven 0 Nov 7, 2009
Gary Sharbono, 67, and his son Christopher, 38, both of Glendale, Ariz. were traveling west Thursday in a Ford F-250 pickup when the left front tire blew out, causing the elder Sharbono to lose control, California Highway Patrol Officer Steven Gronbach said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Grandmas, teens meet WWE stars Nov 7, 2009
The Glendale presale party for Wrestlemania XXVI was the duo's fifth time getting autographs together ... "I'm a life-long wrestling fan, like since I was 5," said Him Troiano, 31, of Glendale, one of many men carrying the foot-tall black leather, rhinestone-and-gold covered belts ... Fan Alyas Navarro finishes getting autographs Friday of WWE stars Chris Jericho and Kelly Kelly (in background) during the presale party in Glendale for Wrestlemania XXVI.. (AZCentral -- News)
AZ 'honor killing' victim just wanted to be normal Nov 7, 2009
Noor and her family moved to the U.S. in the mid-1990s and lived in the west Phoenix suburb of Glendale. In 2008, friends say Almaleki took Noor to Iraq under the guise of visiting family. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
