May 29 In Blogs: Sonia Sotomayor, Tom Petty, Sea Saw and More

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By Jonathan McNamara

May 29, 2009

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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:
Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor Called Racist by the Racists

Up on the Sun:
Local Acts Play All-Petty Show Wednesday

Creamy Radio Presents Benefit Concert Sunday at Sail Inn

Chow Bella:
It's Official: Sea Saw is Closing

Brew Review: Sierra Nevada Summerfest

Valley Fever:
Arizona Photo Enforcement: How to Beat It Mailbag 2 -- Of Process Servers and Out-of-State Residents

Muslim Claims Discrimination by Sheriff Joe Arpaio Over Beard Led to Harassment and Demotion

Jonathan McNamara

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