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  • Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale

    Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance of dissatisfaction he can find in a kitchen. Ramsay is best known for his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Hell's Kitchen places contestants in a team based competition in which the greatest chefs rise to the top while the cooks fall by the wayside. Kitchen Nightmares places Chef Ramsay, who has an astonishing fifteen Michelin Stars, in failing restaurants with the mission to turn the establishments around. Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares have been runaway successes in both The United States and The U.K.

  • “The List: A Musical”

    “The List: A Musical” had a great success both Friday and Saturday nights at the Fox Theatre.

  • Bank robbery in Oro Valley

    On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

  • TPD seeks help locating possible kidnapping victim

    The Tucson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a possible kidnapping victim, 23-year old Marveen Estrada. On May 23, 2013 at about 8:00 p.m., Ms. Estrada was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle when they pulled into the Quickmart located at 5642 South Alvernon Way. According to a witness, Ms. Estradas’ ex-boyfriend, Ozziel Ramirez blocked their vehicle in with his vehicle, preventing them from leaving the parking lot.

  • Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor

    In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.

  • Oro Valley budget passes: Police funding a hot item

    Oro Valley Town Council voted 5-2 to approve the town’s $93.9 million budget on Wednesday evening.

  • Young student heroes

    Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

  • Car show to raise funds for local man suffering from ALS

    At age 29, Joel Sanchez is fighting the fight of his life as he struggles with ALS.

  • Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies

    Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

  • New Northwest Fire Chief Brandt discusses department’s direction

    Northwest Fire District’s governing board approved a contract for Michael J. Brandt to become its fire chief, dropping the “interim” from his current title when the two-year contract kicks in on May 28.

  • Suspect captured after string of thefts in SaddleBrooke

    On May 14th, the Pinal County Sheriff Office arrested Robert Gilson, 28, of Tucson, in a string of thefts in the Saddlebrooke area. The suspect was an employee of Maid2Clean and was contracted by homeowners for services. While providing these services Gilson would steal jewelry and take it to various Tucson pawn shops.

  • Family asks for help locating missing Giant African Tortoise

    Linda Frew and her family are looking for help locating their lost African Sulcata named Cleo.

  • Councilman Zinkin defends trip

    Oro Valley Councilman Mike Zinkin is looking to clear his name after comments made earlier this month by Mayor Satish Hiremath regarding the councilman’s town-funded trip to the Congressional City Conference for the National League of Cities in Washington D.C.

  • JTED is a helpful resource for students

    Over the next week, thousands of young adults will walk across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Many of them will take that special certificate knowing what the next step in life will be, others will still be trying to figure out the next chapter.

  • Westin La Paloma makes summer plans

    This summer, guests at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa will be the first to experience the pristine rejuvenated guest rooms and newly-remodeled resort pools for rates starting at $99 per night.

  • Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS

    Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses, lots of homework, sky-high expectations.

  • (May 24) Today's Top Headlines - The stories of the day

    1. BOY SCOUTS ADMIT GAY YOUTHS, NOT ADULTS

  • Teacher charged with sexual misconduct with a student was investigated in March

    After allegations surfaced in March about an Ironwood Ridge High School marketing teacher having sex with a student, the Amphitheater School District placed him on administrative leave for five days.

  • Owners of energy-efficient homes are less likely to default on mortgages

    A new study quantifies for the first time the link between energy-efficient homes and mortgage risks, suggesting owners of Energy Star-certified houses are less likely to default on their home loans than members of a control group.

  • Marana resident charged with second degree murder

    On May 16, 2013 at 11:14 p.m., officers from the Marana Police Department responded to a residence located in the 8900 block of N. Palm Brook Drive in response to a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and female in the home. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

  • Most Popular
  • Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale

    Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance of dissatisfaction he can find in a kitchen. Ramsay is best known for his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Hell's Kitchen places contestants in a team based competition in which the greatest chefs rise to the top while the cooks fall by the wayside. Kitchen Nightmares places Chef Ramsay, who has an astonishing fifteen Michelin Stars, in failing restaurants with the mission to turn the establishments around. Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares have been runaway successes in both The United States and The U.K.

  • “The List: A Musical”

    “The List: A Musical” had a great success both Friday and Saturday nights at the Fox Theatre.

  • Bank robbery in Oro Valley

    On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

  • TPD seeks help locating possible kidnapping victim

    The Tucson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a possible kidnapping victim, 23-year old Marveen Estrada. On May 23, 2013 at about 8:00 p.m., Ms. Estrada was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle when they pulled into the Quickmart located at 5642 South Alvernon Way. According to a witness, Ms. Estradas’ ex-boyfriend, Ozziel Ramirez blocked their vehicle in with his vehicle, preventing them from leaving the parking lot.

  • Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor

    In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.

  • Oro Valley budget passes: Police funding a hot item

    Oro Valley Town Council voted 5-2 to approve the town’s $93.9 million budget on Wednesday evening.

  • Young student heroes

    Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

  • Car show to raise funds for local man suffering from ALS

    At age 29, Joel Sanchez is fighting the fight of his life as he struggles with ALS.

  • Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies

    Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

  • New Northwest Fire Chief Brandt discusses department’s direction

    Northwest Fire District’s governing board approved a contract for Michael J. Brandt to become its fire chief, dropping the “interim” from his current title when the two-year contract kicks in on May 28.

Northwest Chatter

JTED is a helpful resource for students

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer Posted: 4 days ago

Over the next week, thousands of young adults will walk across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Many of them will take that spec…

Marana Town Talk: Hot temperatures are here, don’t forget the pool

Ed Honea, Special to The Explorer Posted: 4 days ago

The school year is ending and the coolest place to spend the hot summer months is the Marana Pool. When the thermometer hits 100 degrees, peop…

Such the Spot - The audacious pursuit of dreams

Darcie Maranich/Special to The Explorer Updated: 6 days ago

I was sixteen when I stood at a podium before my graduating class. With a tassel dangling in my peripheral vision, I delivered a speech on dre…

Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale

Logan Buus/Explorer Intern Posted: 6 days ago

Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance …

Respect your servers

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer Posted: 2 weeks ago

Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a la…

  • Most Popular
  • Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale

    Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance of dissatisfaction he can find in a kitchen. Ramsay is best known for his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Hell's Kitchen places contestants in a team based competition in which the greatest chefs rise to the top while the cooks fall by the wayside. Kitchen Nightmares places Chef Ramsay, who has an astonishing fifteen Michelin Stars, in failing restaurants with the mission to turn the establishments around. Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares have been runaway successes in both The United States and The U.K.

  • “The List: A Musical”

    “The List: A Musical” had a great success both Friday and Saturday nights at the Fox Theatre.

  • Bank robbery in Oro Valley

    On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

  • TPD seeks help locating possible kidnapping victim

    The Tucson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a possible kidnapping victim, 23-year old Marveen Estrada. On May 23, 2013 at about 8:00 p.m., Ms. Estrada was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle when they pulled into the Quickmart located at 5642 South Alvernon Way. According to a witness, Ms. Estradas’ ex-boyfriend, Ozziel Ramirez blocked their vehicle in with his vehicle, preventing them from leaving the parking lot.

  • Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor

    In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.

  • Oro Valley budget passes: Police funding a hot item

    Oro Valley Town Council voted 5-2 to approve the town’s $93.9 million budget on Wednesday evening.

  • Young student heroes

    Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

  • Car show to raise funds for local man suffering from ALS

    At age 29, Joel Sanchez is fighting the fight of his life as he struggles with ALS.

  • Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies

    Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

  • New Northwest Fire Chief Brandt discusses department’s direction

    Northwest Fire District’s governing board approved a contract for Michael J. Brandt to become its fire chief, dropping the “interim” from his current title when the two-year contract kicks in on May 28.

OVPD School Resource Officer program chosen as a model agency

Updated: Yesterday

The Oro Valley Police Department is pleased to announce that the School Resource Officers (SRO) Unit was chosen as a model SRO agency by the A…

Padres to host fireworks display after Friday's game

Posted: Yesterday

The Tucson Padres return home for an exciting eight-game homestand against the top two teams in the Southern Division – the Sacramento River C…

Omaha come back, beats Padres 5-1

Posted: Yesterday

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Foothills Optimist Club helping Marana swim program again

Posted: 2 days ago

The Foothills Optimist Club is donating $1,000 to provide swim passes for the Town’s program for underserved youth. Representatives will make …

Oro Valley Parks and Recreation schedule of event

Posted: 2 days ago

Summer Kick-off Event at the Aquatic Center

Pima County approves tentative budget; no significant expansion or reduction in services

Explorer Newspaper Posted: 2 days ago

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a tentative $1.27 billion budget for next fiscal year that maintains service levels despite ongo…

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Oblivion Trailer. Earth is a memory worth fighting for...Join us on Facebook http://FB.com/FreshMovieTrailersMore SCI-FI Movies Here : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL508514CA7AAB2E8AThe first Oblivion Trailer starring Tom Cruise. An original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. ack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack's mission is nearly complete.Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.Oblivion was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.Oblivion Official Trailer. Join us on Facebook http://facebook.com/FreshMovieTrailers & http://twitter.com/mytrailerisrich and subscribe now to get the best and the latest movie trailers, clips and videos !

  • Upcoming events
  • Today, May 25, 2013
  • Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,

    The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.

  • Puzzle Exchange

    Got Puzzles??? Check out the Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at the Main Library. Bring puzzles to trade for puzzles from the display. Parking is free on Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, or less than one hour.

  • CreateIT Exhibit

    An exhibit highlighting the creations of CreateIT students from across Tucson will be displayed.

  • Artwork of Troy Boswell - painting

    Artist Statement:

  • The Turning Point of World War II - Sonoran Desert Model Builders

    In recognition of Memorial Day, the Sonoran Desert Model Builders (SDMB) have organized an exhibit featuring an assortment of scale models. The Sonoran Desert Model Builders is a chartered club of the International Plastic Modelers' Society (USA).

  • Patricia Katchur - Featured Artist

    Selections from Patricia Katchur’s series of works titled “Upon Awakening” are  the focus of the second Featured Artist exhibition of 2013. These ethereal and contemplative photographic interpretations of Sonoran Desert flora and fauna evoke the moment of awakening from a dream. Teetering on the edge of abstraction, this suite of photographs evokes a stillness and calm while also inspiring one to look ever closer at the small details present all around us.

  • Metal, Stone & Wood

    An artist’s choice of materials is an essential part of the final aesthetic experience that artwork offers. With textural, compositional and creative nuances, every artistic medium bears its own personality. The exhibit Metal, Stone, and Wood celebrates these three distinctly different materials as they are used in two-dimensional works, sculpture, functional ware, and beyond. The particular weight and texture of carved stone can sit in stark contrast to the polish and angularity of welded steel (or sometimes, vice versa) and the ways in which local artists are engaging with these materials is at the heart of this exciting exhibition.

  • Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

    Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

  • Space Form - Collection Spotlight

    The Collection Spotlight gives us the opportunity to share our diverse Permanent Collection with visitors from around the globe. This quarter, Tohono Chul celebrates the life and work of artist Anthony Melendy through his striking copper sculpture, Space Form. A recipient of the Frank Lloyd Wright Memorial Award in 1965, Melendy created artworks that offered new perspectives on traditional materials. In this wall-hung sculpture, the undulating copper limbs mimic the buoyancy of floating seaweed as it reaches towards the ocean’s surface, offering us a unique glimpse of the many forms of copper.

  • Artworks in Glass

    For ages, glass has served functional uses, but has also evolved as an important visual art medium. From blown glass vessels to torch-worked beads and stained-glass, the artistic possibilities to be found working with this material are virtually limitless. Contemporary glass artists are ever discovering new ways to manipulate and utilize glass to fulfill their creative visions, and this exhibition honors that ongoing exploration. Collaborating with the Sonoran Glass School, Tohono Chul presents a selection of works by celebrated glass artists from the Tucson region, providing a journey through the transparency, color and form of this amazing medium.

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