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Ray Stern

Ray Stern is the former news editor of Phoenix New Times. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Arizona for more than two decades. He’s won numerous awards for his reporting, including the Arizona Press Club’s Don Bolles Award for Investigative Journalism.

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No Room for Humans: Nuro Plans to Test Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles in Arizona

No Room for Humans: Nuro Plans to Test Self-Driving Delivery Vehicles in Arizona

By Ray SternMay 4, 2018

California company’s vehicles won’t have backup drivers; they will transport pizzas and Amazon packages

Doug Ducey Meets With Patriot Movement Activists, Not #RedForEd Leaders, & Other Top Stories

Doug Ducey Meets With Patriot Movement Activists, Not #RedForEd Leaders, & Other Top Stories

By Ray SternApril 30, 2018

“He asked me to take care of Meghan.”

Scottsdale Police Arrest Robbery Suspects After Victim’s Left Ear Partially Bitten Off

Scottsdale Police Arrest Robbery Suspects After Victim’s Left Ear Partially Bitten Off

By Ray SternApril 27, 2018

The victim put up a “decent fight.”

Activist: Ducey’s Meeting With Medical-Marijuana Execs Means 2018 Bills Are Dead

Activist: Ducey’s Meeting With Medical-Marijuana Execs Means 2018 Bills Are Dead

By Ray SternApril 19, 2018

NORML state director Mikel Weisser said legislation he hoped to see pass is likely dead for now.

Arizona Doctors Push Alternatives to Anti-Opioid Drug Being Sued by 43 States

Arizona Doctors Push Alternatives to Anti-Opioid Drug Being Sued by 43 States

By Ray SternApril 17, 2018

Arizona not part of suit because, the state says, the criminal allegations against the British drug maker aren’t believable, and the state saves money by sticking with Suboxone.

‘This is Progress:’ AZ Dispensaries Praise Trump’s Support for State Marijuana Laws

‘This is Progress:’ AZ Dispensaries Praise Trump’s Support for State Marijuana Laws

By Ray SternApril 13, 2018

“Can you feel the earth shifting for lasting marijuana reform?”

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Ducey’s Drive-By: How Arizona Governor Helped Cause Uber’s Fatal Self-Driving Car Crash

By Ray SternApril 12, 2018

“Arizona welcomes Uber self-driving cars with open arms and wide open roads.”

Watch Video of Scottsdale Victims Minutes Before Fatal Plane Crash on Golf Course

Watch Video of Scottsdale Victims Minutes Before Fatal Plane Crash on Golf Course

By Ray SternApril 10, 2018

The victims posted video minutes before the crash.

Pilots Who Saw UFO Over Arizona Speak Out: ‘It Didn’t Look Anything Like an Airplane’

Pilots Who Saw UFO Over Arizona Speak Out: ‘It Didn’t Look Anything Like an Airplane’

By Ray SternMarch 29, 2018

American Airlines pilot does interview with hometown TV station; Phoenix Air won’t reveal name of its Learjet pilot but describes debriefing.

Uber ‘Resolves’ Matter With Family of Arizona Woman Killed by Self-Driving Car

Uber ‘Resolves’ Matter With Family of Arizona Woman Killed by Self-Driving Car

By Ray SternMarch 29, 2018

“The matter between UBER and my clients has been resolved.”

Tempe Cops Are Now Packing AR-15s on Their Motorcycles

Tempe Cops Are Now Packing AR-15s on Their Motorcycles

By Ray SternMarch 26, 2018

Police bikes often arrive first at trouble spots because they can maneuver through tight spaces.

Uber Self-Driving Crash Video Reveals Failures of Car and Backup Driver

Uber Self-Driving Crash Video Reveals Failures of Car and Backup Driver

By Ray SternMarch 21, 2018

She saw Herzberg just as she looked up again…

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Federal Authorities Arrive in Tempe to Investigate Fatal Self-Driving Uber Crash

Federal Authorities Arrive in Tempe to Investigate Fatal Self-Driving Uber Crash

By Ray SternMarch 20, 2018

Tempe police downplay report in San Francisco paper that there was “no fault by Uber,” saying chief’s statements taken “out of context.”

Tempe Police: Uber Self-Driving Car Didn’t Brake ‘Significantly’ Before Killing Pedestrian

Tempe Police: Uber Self-Driving Car Didn’t Brake ‘Significantly’ Before Killing Pedestrian

By Ray SternMarch 19, 2018

“The safety of our citizens here in Tempe is of utmost importance.”

Self-Driving Uber Car in Autonomous Mode When It Killed Tempe Pedestrian, Police Say

Self-Driving Uber Car in Autonomous Mode When It Killed Tempe Pedestrian, Police Say

By Ray SternMarch 19, 2018

Uber: “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family.”

Arizona Judge Changes Mind on Medical-Cannabis Extracts, but Legality Still Unclear

Arizona Judge Changes Mind on Medical-Cannabis Extracts, but Legality Still Unclear

By Ray SternMarch 15, 2018

Navajo County judge now agrees that Arizona medical-marijuana patients can legally possess cannabis products containing extracted resin.

Teachers in Red Rally at Arizona Capitol, Protest Tax Credits for Private Schools

By Ray SternMarch 14, 2018

“This one hurts — it stings … but we need to fight back.”

Hear American Airlines Pilot Discuss UFO Sighting Over Arizona in FAA Tape

By Ray SternMarch 9, 2018

Pilot: “I don’t know what it was, but it was at least two-three thousand feet above us.”

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FBI Wants to Know: What Was Ryan Hagel Going to Do With All Those Guns?

FBI Wants to Know: What Was Ryan Hagel Going to Do With All Those Guns?

By Ray SternMarch 8, 2018

Hagel made statements “that he would have rather just gotten into a shootout or have committed suicide…”

Latina Activist Alejandra Pablos Jailed by ICE; ‘Retaliation’ for Protest, Group Claims

Latina Activist Alejandra Pablos Jailed by ICE; ‘Retaliation’ for Protest, Group Claims

By Ray SternMarch 7, 2018

“We believe that they know who she was,” Baltuano said of ICE

Salmonella in Your Kratom? CDC Says to Halt All Use for Now

Salmonella in Your Kratom? CDC Says to Halt All Use for Now

By Ray SternMarch 7, 2018

“We have thousands of customers and no one has said anything about it.”

Shotgun Slaying of Woman Spotlights Gang Problems on Tohono O’odham Nation

Shotgun Slaying of Woman Spotlights Gang Problems on Tohono O’odham Nation

By Ray SternMarch 5, 2018

FBI: Warren Miles pointed the muzzle of the shotgun at the face of a woman. He fired once, killing her.

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