June 5 In Blogs: White House, Big Latin, Red Hook and More

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal (w/Update) Marcia Powell...

By Jonathan McNamara

June 5, 2009

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In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Feathered Bastard:
White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal (w/Update)

Marcia Powell Did Have Next of Kin, Says Guardian During Hearing

Up on the Sun:
DJ Dossier: Big Latin

What's On Tap for This Weekend's First Friday: Fixed-gear Bikers, Devilish Artists, and More

Chow Bella:
Brew Review: Red Hook's Tripel Belgian-Style Ale

Peppers Aplenty at Farmers' Markets

Valley Fever:
Tucson Man Convicted of Littering had Placed Water Jugs in Desert for Illegal Immigrants

Brett Mecum Article Removed by Popular Right-Wing Blog; Sonoran Alliance Denies Republican Party Influenced Decision

Slide Show:
Summer Beer Quest 2009

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