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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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Three Arrested for Blocking Mill Avenue Bridge to Protest Police After Viral Video

By Ray SternJuly 11, 2019

“Please go back on the sidewalk or you will be subject to arrest!”

Card Costs and Lab Tests: What You Need to Know About New Medical Marijuana Law

By Ray SternJune 21, 2019

Your current card isn’t good for two years; only ones issued after August 27 will be.

Hung Jury in Trial of Arizona Man Who Helped Migrants

Hung Jury in Trial of Arizona Man Who Helped Migrants

By Ray SternJune 11, 2019

“They asked him for food and water and he allowed them to stay there, eat and drink,” records say.

UPDATED: After Phoenix Mountain Rescue Turns Into Spin Ride, Victim’s Husband Talks

UPDATED: After Phoenix Mountain Rescue Turns Into Spin Ride, Victim’s Husband Talks

By Ray SternJune 6, 2019

A nurse explained to him that “the blood went all the way to her head and broke the small vessels in her face.”

Marijuana Concentrates Okay for Patients, Arizona Supreme Court Rules

Marijuana Concentrates Okay for Patients, Arizona Supreme Court Rules

By Ray SternMay 28, 2019

Both dispensaries and patients, in a flagrant display of civil disobedience, completely ignored the appeals court ruling last June.

Future of Marijuana Extracts at Stake as AZ Supreme Court Ruling Expected Today

Future of Marijuana Extracts at Stake as AZ Supreme Court Ruling Expected Today

By Ray SternMay 27, 2019

Just over 200,000 people were participating in the medical marijuana program as of April.

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Why Joe Biden’s Son Wasn’t Charged for Cocaine in Pot-Hating Yavapai County

Why Joe Biden’s Son Wasn’t Charged for Cocaine in Pot-Hating Yavapai County

By Ray SternMay 24, 2019

“The report does not place the suspect in the vehicle at any time that the alleged paraphernalia was present.”

Autonomous Trucks to Carry U.S. Mail Between Phoenix and Dallas in Test

Autonomous Trucks to Carry U.S. Mail Between Phoenix and Dallas in Test

By Ray SternMay 21, 2019

Do robotic dogs dream of chasing autonomous postal trucks?

Sparky to Ride Amazon-Powered Rocket to the Moon — or Is It All Just Lunacy?

Sparky to Ride Amazon-Powered Rocket to the Moon — or Is It All Just Lunacy?

By Ray SternMay 20, 2019

“The President has directed NASA and Administrator Jim Bridenstine to accomplish this goal by any means necessary.”

Developer George Johnson Loses $21M to Ex-County Supervisor Andy Kunasek

Developer George Johnson Loses $21M to Ex-County Supervisor Andy Kunasek

By Ray SternMay 16, 2019

The dispute began after Kunasek invested money in deals with Johnson and became partners with Johnson’s children in a small utility business.

Police Arrest Three Men in Theft of Lamb of God Guitars, Which Remain Missing

By Ray SternMay 14, 2019

The guitars are still missing

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich Is the State’s No. 1 GOP Supporter of Legal Marijuana

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich Is the State’s No. 1 GOP Supporter of Legal Marijuana

By Ray SternMay 10, 2019

On the subject of pot, Brnovich has been a clear outlier among Arizona’s GOP leadership.

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Someone Tried to Sell Lamb of God’s Stolen Guitar on OfferUp

Someone Tried to Sell Lamb of God’s Stolen Guitar on OfferUp

By Ray SternMay 8, 2019

Guitarist Will Adler: “That’s 100 percent mine.”

Lamb of God Says Two Guitars Were Stolen From Ak-Chin Pavilion Before Show

Lamb of God Says Two Guitars Were Stolen From Ak-Chin Pavilion Before Show

By Ray SternMay 6, 2019

The metal band’s guitarist blames Ak-Chin for the theft.

Ozone Pollution in Phoenix Can’t Get Much Worse From Climate Change

Ozone Pollution in Phoenix Can’t Get Much Worse From Climate Change

By Ray SternApril 30, 2019

“In fact, temperature is not the best predictor for ozone episodes in most of Arizona.”

Secular Group Demands That Ducey Take Down ‘He Is Risen’ Easter Post

Secular Group Demands That Ducey Take Down ‘He Is Risen’ Easter Post

By Ray SternApril 24, 2019

“If you are going to recognize Christians, you have to recognize Wiccans and the Satanic Temple too.”

Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Hits Record High Number Before 4/20

Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Hits Record High Number Before 4/20

By Ray SternApril 19, 2019

“I thought the most we’d ever have is 50,000,” Will Humble said.

Bushels of Ambition: Q&A With Steve White, CEO of Harvest

Bushels of Ambition: Q&A With Steve White, CEO of Harvest

By Ray SternApril 18, 2019

I woke up early this morning in Boston. I literally roll over, reach for my phone, put my phone to my ear, and it starts.

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The State of Legal Marijuana by This 4/20: Getting Better All the Time

The State of Legal Marijuana by This 4/20: Getting Better All the Time

By Ray SternApril 18, 2019

Not everything is rosy, of course. Here in Arizona, caution is still warranted.

Gluten in Soup at Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Hotel Injured L.A. Man, Lawsuit Claims

Gluten in Soup at Grand Canyon’s El Tovar Hotel Injured L.A. Man, Lawsuit Claims

By Ray SternApril 2, 2019

“…Waves of nausea, radiating abdominal pain, a migraine headache, vomiting, and then diarrhea.”

David Stringer Mocked ‘Diversity’ After Asian Student Won Scholarship, Report Says

David Stringer Mocked ‘Diversity’ After Asian Student Won Scholarship, Report Says

By Ray SternMarch 30, 2019

House Ethics Committee report released Friday also describes a previously unreported racist remark by the ex-Arizona legislator.

Dispensaries Announce Arizona Campaign to Legalize Marijuana in 2020

Dispensaries Announce Arizona Campaign to Legalize Marijuana in 2020

By Ray SternMarch 21, 2019

“This time around, we will let the campaign people do campaign things — we’ll fund it and step aside.”

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