Jan. 4 In Blogs: Andrei Cherny, Cathy Rankin, Bob Seger, Chris Bianco, and a Jewelry Heist

​​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:
Andrei Cherny Announces Bid for Arizona Democratic Party Chair (w/UPDATE)

Jackalope Ranch:
Harem Cropped Sweatpants: A Whole Lot of Ugly

Cathy Rankin Salutes Our Troops with “An American Pin-Up Tribute” Calendar

Up on the Sun:
Bob Seger’s “Like A Rock” – The Most Unintentionally Pathetic Song of All Time?

Dick Dale Offering Group Guitar Lesson in Phoenix for Only $125

Chow Bella:
Ticoz Resto-Bar: Happy Hour Report Card

Chris Bianco Buys Out Business Partner in Pizzeria Bianco

Valley Fever:
Phoenix Man Tells Girlfriend He’s “Not Going Back to Prison” — Right After He Stabbed Her, Beat Her With Rolling Pin, and Led Police on High-Speed Chase

Homeless Phoenix Man Uses Two Kids to Help in Jewelry Heist