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Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS

Dave Safier Special to The Explorer

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.

The ticket that won’t go away

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer

Driving is a privilege. Anyone who disagrees with that, or believes it is some constitutional right, needs a little more education.

Mayor Hiremath accuses Councilman Zinkin of fiscal mismanagement in Oro Valley

Chris Flora, The Explorer

In his usual fashion, Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath allowed each member of council to speak first when it came to last Wednesday’s discussion over the town’s tentative budget adoption.

What can we really do?

Thelma Grimes/The Explorer

Recently, several dozen residents came together in front of U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake’s office on Oracle Road in order to protest his vote against a scaled down bill that would have extended background checks to purchase firearms.

Such the Spot - A Mother's Day Surprise

Darcie Maranich/Special to The Explorer

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a rather humorous conversation that I recently had with a long-distance friend via text (with her permission). I hope you find it as entertaining as I do. While the names have been changed to protect anonymity, the story is completely true.

Protesters criticize Flake over gun vote

Chris Flora, The Explorer

“We are the 90 percent.” 

Gadget Magnet - Data Doctors: How to Print from your iPhone or iPad (or Android, Kindle, etc.)

Ken Colburn/Special to 10/13 Communications

Q: I would like to print from my Gmail account on my iPhone or iPad to my printer, but it doesn’t come up in Apple’s print option on either (device). Any suggestions? — Daryl

Arizona makes the top 10 for bicycle friendliness

It’s easy to get out and explore Arizona on two wheels — our state is renowned for its good weather, new infrastructure and beautiful scenery. Those are just some of the reasons that Arizona is ranked number 10 in the country for bicycle friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists i…

Prime Time Review - Indie Rock Veterans provides Tucson with memories

Evan Hoffmann/Special to The Explorer

A distinctive spectacle exists within the music realm that recently graced the Rialto Theater stage here in Tucson. It is one that is unmatched in its ability to unify the youthful and the aged alike, bringing the Rialto’s varied occupants together by the collective power of rhythm, lyric…

“The Big Wedding” is a big mess

Nick Spake/Special to 1013 Communications

Just about all the actors in “The Big Wedding” are severely typecast. Diane Keaton is a high-strung, divorced mother like in “Something’s Gotta Give,” Robert De Niro is the father of somebody getting married like in “Meet the Fockers,” Amanda Seyfried is…

Elective delivery not a safe way

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer

Over the past decade, there’s an alarming trend taking place that organizations like the March of Dimes are doing whatever they can to educate pregnant women about the dangers of give birth too early.

Rep. Ron Barber's office recovers more than $4 million for Southern Arizona

Explorer Newspaper

During the first 100 days of Rep. Barber’s first full term in office, he and his constituent services team recovered more than $4 million for Southern Arizonans who have sought assistance from his office.

Recall Continental Ranch board

The board at Continental Ranch continues to abuse their power by breaking yet another rule. Our governing documents clearly state that each house in the development is a “Member.” Each Member has only one vote in the elections, regardless of how many own…

Congress approves bill to end FAA furloughs for air traffic controllers

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

Congress has approved a bill that will end furloughs that have delayed hundreds of flights daily for air traffic controllers.

Brewer names appointments to Pima County Superior court

Gov. Jan Brewer today appointed attorneys Sean Earl Brearcliffe, Michael Joseph Butler and Brenden James Griffin to the Pima County Superior Court.

(May 8) Today's top headlines - Jodi Arias found guilty, new phase in trial begins

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

It took just over 15 hours for a 12-member jury to find accused boyfriend killer, Jodi Arias, guilty of first-degree murder.

(May 13) Today's Top Headlines - Woman kicked off plane for singing Whitney Houston hits

Explorer Newspaper

According to an NBC report, a plane bound from Los Angeles to New York had to abruptly stop in Kansas City after a woman refused to quit singing the Whitney Houston hit, "I will always love you."

Such the Spot - 5 family-friendly activities in Tucson

Darcie Maranich/Special to The Explorer

We have been enjoying some gorgeous weather here in Southern Arizona as of late, wouldn’t you agree? We all know, though, that these mild temperatures are fleeting so we best enjoy them while we can. With that in mind, here are five things you can (and should!) get outdoors and do before …

(May 12) Today's Top Headlines - IRS admits to targetting Tea Party

Explorer Newspaper

According to a USA Report, investigations are likely after an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) official dropped a bombshell on Friday, saying they singled out the Tea Party and other political organizations during the 2012 election.

Guest Column: Eric Holder’s problematic reasoning

Richard D. Brinkley/Special to The Explorer

“Creating a pathway to earned citizenship for the 11 million unauthorized immigrants in this country is essential. The way we treat our friends and neighbors who are undocumented – by creating a mechanism for them to earn citizenship and move out of the …

(May 14) Today's Top Headlines - Obama's second term is not going smoothly

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

With reports coming out of the Obama Administration tapping phones of reporters with the Associated Press, to the Benghazi controversy that will not die, to now having the Internal Revenue Service admit they targeted conservatives during the 2010 elections, President Barak Obama has his p…

FDA makes morning after pill more accessible to teenage girls

Explorer Newspaper

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it easier for teenage girls to get over-the-counter birth control, by allowing Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive to be sold without a prescription to women 15 years of age and older.

OVPD warns of police imposter scam

The Oro Valley Police Department would like to inform the public about a telephone scam involving the impersonation of a police officer.

Drug Awareness Day returns to Oro Valley

Chris Flora/The Explorer

Fifth graders from Oro Valley and surrounding areas no doubt had a lot to talk about on their bus ride back to class from the town’s fifth-annual Drug Awareness Day, held at Riverfront Park on Friday.

Protesters rally outside Sen. Jeff Flake's office over 'No' vote on background checks

Chris Flora/The Explorer

“We are the 90 percent.”

Boston Marathon bombing suspects identified, one dead, another on the loose

Not long after the FBI identified the two suspects thought to be responsible for the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, one was killed in a gun fight with police, and another remains on the loose.

Gadget Magnet - Data Doctors: Fake Microsoft phone call scam the rise again!

Ken Colburn/Special to 10/13 Communications

Q: I received a call today from a male who identified himself as Andrew Allison with Microsoft Security. He told me that “my NT wires” were installed incorrectly and were causing errors across the internet and that he could talk me through the steps needed to correct the problem. Trying t…

Sen. Melvin continues to defend corporate welfare

Scot Mussi/Special to The Explorer

Last month my organization, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness of the continuing problem of corporate welfare and special interest handouts being pursued at the state legislature. In particular, we want vot…

Health and Wealth Raffle kicks off March 6

Launching Wednesday, March 6, the Health & Wealth Raffle, benefiting Barrow Neurological Institute & St. Joseph’s Hospital, is back this spring with a new look, more prize drawings, and new, once-in-a-lifetime experience packages.

Such the Spot - Mother doesn't always know best

Darcie Maranich/Explorer Newspaper

Growing up, my relationship with my mother was stereotypical in many ways. As a rebellious teen, I’d find myself staring down a punishment I didn’t like or a rule I didn’t want to follow and—in opposition-- I’d voice how differently I would do things when I became a mother. Without fail, …

Raw:Singing Whitney Houston Fan Kicked Off Flight American Airlines

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a woman refused to stop singing Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'.

Data Doctors: Parental controls tips in iOS & iTunes

Ken Colburn/Special to 10/13 Communications

Q: I saw your video on how to turn off in-app purchases (http://youtu.be/9P4wFB6d7gM), but what if I want to allow my son to buy age appropriate items on his iPod touch but limit how much he can spend? — Daniel

(May 14) Today's Top Headlines - Press Gaggle by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney

Office of the White House Press Secretary

MR. CARNEY:  Thanks for joining us on this quick trip to New York City.  You heard, obviously, the President today in his press conference with the Prime Minister.  So I hope that you found that helpful and useful, but I am here also to take your questions.  Anybody have anything?

What can we really do (Part 2)

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer

It was interesting to see the response The Explorer got last week after my editorial on what we citizens can really do to reach our elected officials. While I am deeply concerned with seemingly not having a voice unless we have enough money, I am not enc…