Big-rig plummets off San Francisco Bay Bridge

Posted on March 11th, 2010 by admin

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A trucker is dead after his big-rig plummeted 200 feet off the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge early Monday.
California Highway Patrol Sgt. Trent Cross says the driver of a rig hauling produce lost control on the westbound bridge’s troublesome S-curve at about 3′30 a.m. The rig went over the side and landed [...]

A flash flood that left a muddy mess at a popular shopping and dining development in the heart of Sedona couldn’t have come at a worse time.

18-month-old boy drowns at home

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin

An 18-month-old boy drowned Tuesday after wandering away from his sleeping father, Tucson police and fire authorities said.

Ashira Pace glowed.

Lottery practices sound, Ariz. officials say

Posted on March 7th, 2010 by admin

The Arizona Lottery appears to be on the up and up despite a Phoenix lawyer filing class-action lawsuits against various state lotteries, including Colorado and Indiana, alleging deceptive practices regarding Scratchers tickets .

Sprinkler flood damages thrift store

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by admin

Flooding at the Salvation Army’s Family Thrift Store Wednesday caused about $25,000 in damage, an agency spokeswoman said Friday.

Pima County’s purchase of West Side landmark Tumamoc Hill moved one step closer Thursday when Tucson City Manager Mike Hein reaffirmed a landfill-maintenance deal the city has been offering since 2000.

Border ports say crossings smooth with new ID rules

Posted on March 4th, 2010 by admin

Five of Arizona’s six border crossings reported normal or lighter traffic Monday and no problems for Americans returning from Mexico on the first day of stricter identification requirements.

New paint and decorative banners are giving the finishing touches to a yearlong effort to spruce up the 1901 classical revival Carnegie Library building at 200 S. Sixth Ave.

House OKs new curbs on abortions

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by admin

PHOENIX — The state House voted 36-18 Wednesday to impose new restrictions on abortion.