Financial Markets

Phoenix Gun-Buyback Program Takes in Another 937 Guns

This gun-buyback program in Phoenix appears to be pretty popular.After taking in almost 1,000 guns in exchange for grocery-store gift cards in the first two weeks, the program's $100,000 donation ran dry, but another anonymous $100,000 donation came in, and it was exhausted again this weekend.See al ... More >>

Uwe Boll, Worst Director Alive, to Wall Street Execs: "Don't Think You're Safe"

Arizona's New Law Preventing Guns Obtained in Buybacks From Being Destroyed: Yay or Nay?

People who wish to turn over guns to their local governments to have them destroyed won't have that option in a few months.Governor Jan Brewer recently signed the bill that prevents the government destruction of guns obtained in buyback programs, as the City of Phoenix and Phoenix Police Department ... More >>

Phoenix Police Took in at Least 800 Guns in Latest Buyback

Phoenix police estimate that more than 800 guns were turned in during this weekend's buyback event, billed as being the biggest gun-buyback event in the history of Arizona.Those guns will all be destroyed, since the new law preventing the destruction of guns turned over during buyback events in Ariz ... More >>

City of Phoenix Gun-Buyback Program Not Affected by New Law, for Now

The City of Phoenix's new gun-buyback program won't be affected by a new law designed to fight the programs, but the law could cut down on any future plans for gun buybacks.House Bill 2455, signed by Governor Jan Brewer, prevents the destruction of guns turned over during buyback events in Arizona, ... More >>

Did Ben Arredondo Deserve Prison Time?

Former state Representative Ben Arredondo ended up receiving no prison time for his charges related to his ticket-bribery exchange and scholarship scam.Instead, Arredondo -- a 65-year-old Republican-turned-Democrat who served on the Tempe City Council for 16 years before making it into the state Hou ... More >>

True or False: Raul Grijalva Can Make Stocks Tank Simply by Appearing on TV?

According to what we're sure was a real thorough analysis by CNBC, Democratic Congressman Raul Grijalva can flush the Dow Jones Industrial Average straight down the toilet just by appearing on television and speaking about things.

American Banks Are on a Massive Crime Spree; Obama and Romney Hope You Won't Notice

LifeLock Goes Public, Sees Stock Price Fall; Tempe Company has Sketchy History

LifeLock launched its new persona as a publicly traded company on Wednesday -- then watched as its initial stock price fell by several percent. LifeLock, the Tempe-based anti-identity-theft company founded in 2005 by Robert Maynard Jr. and Todd Davis, had expected to sell shares at $9 apiece, but t ... More >>

Cosmopolis Limos Through the Mind of a Master of the Universe

Education Only a Con Man (or Congressman) Could Love

Wall Street and Washington Conspire to Destabilize the U.S. Economy, One Barrel of Oil at a Time

Communication Studies

"Occupiers'" Anger Shifting From Wall Street to Joe Arpaio, Sheriff's Ego Claims

​There's good news for Wall Street -- the "occupiers" who have been protesting corporate greed (or whatever it is they're protesting) for the past several months have a new target for their rage: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.That, of course, is according to the sheriff's bloated ego."The 'Oc ... More >>

I Don't Know How She Does It: Sarah Jessica Parker Proves Working Moms Can Have It All

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Gold Price Hits Record $1,500 an Ounce

  Image: Jamie Peachey Gold hit a record $1,500 an ounce today, giving us an excuse to publish this picture again.​While reporting our feature article on gold last year, we heard from experts who thought the price of gold would keep going up. Shoulda bought a truckload. Or&n ... More >>

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps: Oliver Stone's Sequel Lets the Bad Guys Off Easy

Ask A Mexican on La Migra and Purchasing Wood

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, July 22, 2010

Gold Rush: Soaring Prices, Unscrupulous Precious-Metals Dealers, Right-Wing Paranoia -- We've Been Down This Yellow-Brick Road Before

Fry Girl Versus Wendy's Bacon & Blue Burger

Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

Nine 05 brought Asian noodles and more to downtown Phoenix in 2009.​Bittersweet seems to be the best way to sum up the Valley restaurant scene for 2009 -- sweet that more than 100 restaurants opened in the midst of a very rough recession, but bitter that more than twice as many places shut t ... More >>

First Blood

Charles Goyette

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, September 17, 2009

Hot Links: Sky Harbor Loses Passengers, Man Arrested in 2-year-old's Beating, Brewer Says Budget Imperils Federal Funds

Fewer people are flying the friendly skies over Phoenix. The remains of a Chandler architect who disappeared on an ATV ride near Flagstaff in January were found, but what killed him is still unknown. A Chandler man is arrested after his girlfriend's 2-year-old is brutally beaten, suffering severe s ... More >>

Tucson Citizen to Print Its Final Edition On Saturday; Potential Buyer Says Gannett Screwed Over Paper

The Tucson Citizen is reporting today that it will publish its last print edition on Saturday. The 139-year-old newspaper is being closed by its parent company, Gannett, which has suffered severe drops in stock prices. The paper had been scheduled to close in March, but Gannett left it open on a da ... More >>

Happy Hour Deal: Dollar Burger at Roka Akor

I know, I know. A Japanese restaurant doing burgers? How weird is that? But for a dollar during happy hour, I doubt anyone's complaining about Roka Akor's newest dish. It's a three-ounce prime beef "baby" burger, topped with heirloom tomatoes, red onion, avocado, wasabi, and some mystery seasoning ... More >>

International Pop Overthrow

Overtime Flies

Suns, Mavs aren’t the same, but hey, it’s still Suns-Mavs

Bomberos is the bomb, yo

History of Deceit

Why should we approve this bond election when Phoenix City Hall has lied to us big-time in the past?

Vote for Pedro Tour

Taking you to Spin City

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BEST DOLLAR STORE

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BEST TACOS

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Hypercom Confidential

Colleen Smith claims her boss at Hypercom Corporation raped her. The company says it wanted to make things right. So the human resources director started hitting on her.

Shafted Again

Mining industry strikes another rich vein in the Legislature

Second Helpings

Flashes

The Shape of Things to Con

Snell Johnson is a well-known sculptor. Some investors know him best as a con artist.

Will America West Fly Away?

Prospectus' fine print reveals that if America West decides to sell, Continental is in the pilot's seat

FLASHES, 5-11

FEDS PROBING COUNTY BOND SALES

SECURITIES OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING WHETHER COUNTY HID DEBT AND DECEIVED INVESTORS

PLAYING THE MARKET

MARICOPA COUNTY CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH A FINANCIAL CRISIS OF ITS OWN MAKING. WE ALREADY KNOW THAT TOP COUNTY OFFICIALS--NOTABLY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS--LIED TO TAXPAYERS ABOUT THE ENORMITY OF THE PROBLEM. NOW NEW TIMES HAS LEARNED THAT THE COUNTY AL

FEDS PROBE SYMINGTON FIRMA GRAND JURY INVESTIGATES THE GOVERNOR'S DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND ITS NUMEROUS FAILED REAL ESTATE DEALS