Tempe-AZ: Artists face-off in …

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-28-2010

Tempe-AZ: Artists face-off in free talk http://bit.ly/aB05Ax

Tempe-AZ: Seminars lend insigh…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-26-2010

Tempe-AZ: Seminars lend insight into antiques http://bit.ly/7ToyBw

Strom Warning

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-22-2010

The city of Tempe continues preparations today for the storm expected to hit the Valley this afternoon (Thursday) and offers a number of resources and tips for community members.

Tips for staying safe:
* Be prepared for heavy rains/winds by having a 72 hour supply of food, water and basic needs.
* Take extra caution on the roads and drive slowly.
* Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary during heavy rains or high winds.
* Do not drive in flooded areas.
* Secure lawn equipment and patio furniture.
* Watch local weather reports.
* Keep pets inside.
* Sand is available first-come, first-served to the public at Tempe’s Field Operations Facility, 55. S. Priest Drive, Tempe (enter the first driveway north of Rio Salado Parkway) and at Benedict Athletic Fields, 490 W. Guadalupe Road, Tempe (enter the first driveway west of Kyrene Road) Residents must bring their own bags (i.e., plastic grocery bags) and shovels.
Traffic signal down: 480-350-8284 after 4:30 p.m. 480-350-8311
Tree in street: 480-350-8229 after 4:30 p.m. 480-350-8311
Minor traffic accident: 480-350-8311
Major traffic accident: 911
Street flooding: 480-350-8229 after 4:30 p.m. 480-350-8311
Bus and light rail detours: 602-253-5000 or www.valleymetro.org
Street closures/restrictions: www.tempe.gov/streetclosures
Debris in street: 480-350-8229 after 4:30 p.m. 480-350-8311
Power outage: APS: 602-371-7171/ SRP: 602-236-3333

Tempe-AZ: Artists find connect…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-22-2010

Tempe-AZ: Artists find connections in “Fractured Patterns” http://bit.ly/64c4io

Tempe-AZ: City of Tempe to hos…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-22-2010

Tempe-AZ: City of Tempe to host Regional Unity Walk http://bit.ly/7yvbPC

TEMPE-AZ: In Valley, 80 mil sq…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-11-2010

TEMPE-AZ: In Valley, 80 mil square ft. of business space is vacant: An estimated 80 million square feet of commerc… http://bit.ly/4wPbSt

TEMPE-AZ: Fire destroys vacant…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-10-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Fire destroys vacant Tempe house: A vacant Tempe house was destroyed after a fire engulfed the structure. http://bit.ly/7wTjUB

TEMPE-AZ: Grandfather of missi…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-10-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Grandfather of missing baby says life was hard on mom: Elizabeth Johnson has still refused to tell polic… http://bit.ly/5CDS52

TEMPE-AZ: Late Cards fan to ge…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-10-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Late Cards fan to get unique salute at playoff game: For the past 15 years, Brian Tracey never missed an… http://bit.ly/58NXqv

TEMPE-AZ: Services set for Tem…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-09-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Services set for Tempe Symphony founder: A memorial service will be held for Richard E. ”Doc” Strange,… http://bit.ly/8sq5BZ

TEMPE-AZ: Support at college e…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-09-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Support at college eases pain of son’s death: Student informs about seatbelt safety, and warns of danger… http://bit.ly/8fHDvj

TEMPE-AZ: Local officials watc…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-09-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Local officials watching legislators on budget battle: Southeast Valley cities to state lawmakers: Don’t… http://bit.ly/6GHjXP

TEMPE-AZ: 5 Scouts pushed each…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-09-2010

TEMPE-AZ: 5 Scouts pushed each other toward Eagle badges: Five members of the same Tempe Scout troop have been tog… http://bit.ly/4Pmt8q

TEMPE-AZ: Rollover on U.S. 60 …

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-08-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Rollover on U.S. 60 in Tempe to cause traffic delays: Three lanes were blocked on U.S. 60 near Priest Drive. http://bit.ly/7P8HHm

TEMPE-AZ: Firefighters approve…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-08-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Firefighters approve no-confidence vote in Tempe City Manager: For the first time in city history, Tempe… http://bit.ly/8M32aO

TEMPE-AZ: Inconspicuous shrine…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-08-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Inconspicuous shrines on The Butte: Two memorials – one explained, the other a mystery – are tucked low … http://bit.ly/54FdIk

TEMPE-AZ: Big brother keeps De…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-08-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Big brother keeps Desert Vista star on target: Desert Vista sophomore basketball player Simone Westbrook… http://bit.ly/5quOm4

TEMPE-AZ: Water main break in …

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-08-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Water main break in Tempe closes streets: A water main break on Broadway Road between Hardy and Priest d… http://bit.ly/4wikDC

TEMPE-AZ: Bodies of 2 men foun…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Bodies of 2 men found inside Tempe apartment: Tempe police say they have no one in custody and no ”outs… http://bit.ly/8qIVfE

TEMPE-AZ: Monti’s opening new …

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Monti’s opening new Mill Ave. entrance: Monti’s opening new Mill Avenue entrance Monday and offering fre… http://bit.ly/5BdG8I

TEMPE-AZ: Tempe looking at sal…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Tempe looking at sales tax increase: Though Gov. Jan Brewer could not gain enough legislators’ support t… http://bit.ly/6ffh2x

TEMPE-AZ: Telemundo Arizona ch…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Telemundo Arizona chief to address Hispanic Alliance: Araceli De Leon, president and general manager of … http://bit.ly/81OPsU

TEMPE-AZ: Mother says she gave…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Mother says she gave missing baby to San Antonio couple: Elizabeth Johnson’s car was found outside a San… http://bit.ly/6ejwDv

TEMPE-AZ: Police: Getting indi…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Police: Getting indications that Tempe baby is alive: Father spoke on several morning shows Thursday, sa… http://bit.ly/7e1r0V

TEMPE-AZ: Truck crashes into T…

Posted by Robert Basil | Posted in Tempe News | Posted on 01-07-2010

TEMPE-AZ: Truck crashes into Tempe building during chase: Chase began in Phoenix; driver taken to hospital. http://bit.ly/5Yq0ND