April 28 In Blogs: Linda Ronstadt, Merle Haggard, Salsa, and iPhones

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: Linda Ronstadt Returns, Joe Arpaio Hunts Hispanics, and ACLU Announces Plans to Sue Over SB...

By Jonathan McNamara

April 28, 2010

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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: Linda Ronstadt Returns, Joe Arpaio Hunts Hispanics, and ACLU Announces Plans to Sue Over SB 1070

Karl Rove, Tom Ridge and Janet Napolitano Disapprove of SB 1070, 24 Arrested in Illinois in Civil Disobedience, Activists Target Arizona Diamondbacks

Up on the Sun: Odds 'n' Sods: Toro Y Moi, Merle Haggard, Gemma Ray, Freedy Johnston, Kissaway Trail, and More

Club Candids: St. George's Day Bash at the George & Dragon

Chow Bella: Salsa Showdown: Breakfast Taco Salsa

What I Ate: Gambas Al Pil Pil

Valley Fever: Terry Goddard Leads All Republicans in Gov's Race (Even Joe Arpaio), New Poll Finds

iPhone's Gay "Cruising" App Leads to Murder of Phoenix Man, Police Claim

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