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Which former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By SE Valley Times | Mar 31, 2024

These former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | Mar 30, 2024

The following parishes in the SE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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On Friday, March 29 former Evit - Mesquite High School Shaylee Gonzales competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By SE Valley Times | Mar 30, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 69-47.

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Cultivate Elevate co-founder: Natural remedies aren't common because they 'don't make a lot of profits for' the healthcare industry

By Grand Canyon Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Cultivate Elevate co-founder Matt Roeske said the media will dissuade people from natural healing remedies because it impacts their ability to make a profit using the broader health care system.

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Labriola Center expands services with new space at Arizona State University

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

Alexander Soto, the director of the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, recently showcased the center's new space at Arizona State University's Tempe campus. The expanded area in Hayden Library features a large mural by Indigenous artists Thomas “Breeze” Marcus and Dwayne Manuel, representing O’odham land. Soto explained that the art and design reflect the center's mission to integrate land, community, and arts within a library setting.

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Arizona aims to be a leader in the growing global space industry

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

More than 150 leaders from academia, business, and government gathered in Tempe for the Arizona Space Summit on March 27-28. The event aimed to position Arizona as a key player in the space sector.

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6 companies in cities within Pinal County received six inspections in 2023

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

There were six companies in cities associated with Pinal County that received six FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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ASU researchers develop AI tool for personalized cancer treatment

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

Arizona State University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool, HLA-Inception, which could lead to personalized cancer treatments. The tool provides insights into how an individual's immune system responds to foreign cells by focusing on Major Histocompatibility Complex-1 (MHC-1) proteins. This AI-based tool can classify specific protein groups unique to a person and predict whether their immune defenses may recognize viruses and cancers.

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Zayden High, former Az Compass Preparatory School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 28 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost 89-87.

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On Thursday, March 28, former Az Compass Preparatory School Kylan Boswell collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Arizona Wildcats lost 77-72.

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On Thursday, March 28 former Perry High School Dylan Anderson competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By SE Valley Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Arizona Wildcats lost 77-72.

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Tempe History Society Honors Tempe Legends at Gala Reception

By SE Valley Times | Mar 28, 2024

The Tempe History Society will pay tribute to six Tempe “Legends” at the upcoming annual Tempe Legends Gala Reception on Saturday, April 13. Among the honorees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the community in various ways.One of the honorees, Hans Olson, a well-known musician in Tempe, will be recognized for his involvement in founding the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, The Arizona Music Heritage Foundation, and the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Dr. Ben Furlong, a retired superintendent of Kyrene School District and local historian,...

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How many companies in cities in Maricopa County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By SE Valley Times | Mar 28, 2024

There were 122 companies in cities associated with Maricopa County that received 126 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Congressman Biggs Condemns Biden Administration’s Refusal to Veto UNSC’s Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

By SE Valley Times | Mar 28, 2024

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has criticized the Biden Administration for abstaining from the United Nations Security Council’s vote on an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a letter to President Joe Biden, Biggs expressed his disappointment, stating, “Israel is one of America’s strongest allies, and we have made clear our support of its right to defend itself against the terror group Hamas.”Biggs further emphasized that an immediate ceasefire would only give Hamas the opportunity to regroup and launch another assault on Israel. He condemned the...

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ASU receives $2M grant to boost tribal college readiness

By SE Valley Times | Mar 27, 2024

Arizona State University (ASU) has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance college and career readiness among tribal populations. The funding will support ASU's "Invest in Our Children; Invest in Our Future" initiative, aimed at preparing members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Gila River Indian Community for successful careers.

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City of Chandler Secures Urban Forestry Grant to Enhance Community Greenery

By SE Valley Times | Mar 27, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler has been awarded a significant grant aimed at bolstering its urban forestry efforts and combatting the challenges posed by extreme heat. The grant, totaling $767,000, was granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocated $1.5 billion to enhance urban forests nationwide.The initiative, named "Growing Resilience Through Forested Community Schoolyards," is being spearheaded by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), which received $10 million from the USFS to oversee the...

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ASU launches first US business school master's degree focused on artificial intelligence

By SE Valley Times | Mar 25, 2024

Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (MS-AIB) degree program. This initiative marks the first AI graduate degree offered by a business school in the United States, following ASU's collaboration with OpenAI.

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7,770 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Maricopa County as of February

By SE Valley Times | Mar 25, 2024

In February, Maricopa County registered 7,770 lawyers with active licenses to practice.

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Tempe This Week: March 25, 2024 Highlights

By SE Valley Times | Mar 25, 2024

Residents of Tempe are gearing up for a Neighborhood Celebration on April 6 at Kiwanis Park Fiesta Ramadas, as announced by the Tempe City Council. The event promises a morning of live music, community bonding, and fun activities for all. Attendees are encouraged to bring toiletries for donation to Threadz, a local program supporting teenagers with essential items for school and job interviews.In other news, construction is set to begin in April on the Downtown Tempe Refresh project, aimed at enhancing the downtown area's infrastructure and overall experience. The city...

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President Petersen Sues Biden Administration's EPA to Protect Arizona's Citizens and Economy From Dangerous New Air Quality Rule

By SE Valley Times | Mar 25, 2024

President Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, along with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's EPA to prevent a new air quality rule from impacting Arizona's economy and citizens. The rule, titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter," imposes strict regulations on fine particles in the air, particularly in Maricopa, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties.President Petersen expressed his concerns, stating, "The Biden administration should be rewarding American...