2 Latinas honored for their work

Tannya Gaxiola tends to a customer at QuikHelp, a company she started to assist people in preparing legal documents in English or Spanish.

Derrick Williams vs. Michael Dickerson

Derrick Williams (left) and Michael Dickerson (right). Which of them wore #23 best? Take the poll.

Bighorns coming back to the Catalinas

The 10 day old baby bighorn sheep sits with his mother at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on May 8, 2007 in Tucson, Ariz.

UA football: Daniel Jenkins

University of Arizona's Daniel Jenkins, bottom, upends University of California Berkeley's Jeremy Ross, top right, with Michael Calvin, left, in the first quarter at Arizona Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Padres: Darnell's rising star shot down by injuries

James Darnell, right, was all smiles before the 2011 All-Star Futures Game. Since then, his career has been sidetracked by various injuries.

Arizona basketball: Cats' revolving door

Daniel Bejarano averaged 6.3 points for Colorado State this past season. He played just 30 minutes for UA as a freshman in 2010-11.

Cyclovia set to get rolling Sunday

Cyclovia got its start in 2010, above, with a route that wound near the University of Arizona. It drew more than 10,000 riders the next year, but bad weather curtailed it last year.

Cyclovia set to get rolling Sunday

"Part of our goal is for Cyclovia to happen four or five times a year at the minimum, along different routes that rotate throughout the city of Tucson," says coordinator Kylie Walzak.

What Loughner's parents knew: They watched his decline but didn't arrange for treatment

After the carnage at a northwest-side Safeway on Jan. 8, 2011, people milled about the crime scene. Then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was seriously injured by a bullet in her head. Six people were killed and 13 injured.

Arizona football: Notre Dame's Neal leaving school

Davonté Neal was one of the state's best football players - and a star sprinter - at Chaparral High School. Neal left Notre Dame Wednesday.

Tucson shooting records from Jan. 8 rampage to be released Wednesday

This January 2011 file photo shows people at the scene of the Tucson shooting spree. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is set to release records in the case for the first time on Wednesday.

Arizona football: Arizona RB Baker likes rush of scoring, chocolate

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Cinderella's Closet in Tucson hosts prom-dress giveaway March 24

Sisters Jennifer McCaig, left, and Melissa Shaner (now Tureaud), with some of the donated prom dresses they gave away at Cinderella's Closet in 2009.

Dante's 'Inferno' read on Maundy Thursday

Arizeder Urreiztieta reads Canto I during an all-night reading of Dante's "Inferno" held at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church on April 9, 2009.

TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone

Dr. John Pedicone speaks during a TUSD board meeting concerning Ethnic Studies program on May 3, 2011.

Tucson painter Waid receives state award for impact on arts

Jim Waid received the Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist. Waid was the only Tucsonan to receive one of the six awards presented earlier this month in Phoenix.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: Sadly, Pac-12 ref becomes bigger story than players

Sabino coach Jay Campos, whose squad will open against Salpointe, is expected to field another strong team in 2013.

Arizona basketball: Runner-up complex

Washington's Isaiah Thomas broke Arizona's hearts - and ended the Wildcats' hope for a conference title - when he hit a game-winner in 2011. The UA looks to win a Pac-12 final after finishing second the last two years.

Arizona basketball: Parrom: Mom wants a win

UA senior Kevin Parrom, right, knows his departed mother will be watching Saturday's game against ASU. "She hates losing," he said.

Brio to close restaurant at Tucson Mall

Brio Tuscan Grille opened at the Tucson Mall in June 2011. A company official said the restaurant "made every effort to gain sales, but we never found the traction." The restaurant expects to close March 17.

City Council rejects Sam's Club at I-19, seeks new land buyer

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Arizona Football: Matt Scott

Matt Scott tosses the ball during football practice for the University of Arizona on August 5, 2010

Arizona Football: Matt Scott

University of Arizona football player Matt Scott does a drill during the first 2011 season practice at the Rincon Vista practice complex on August 4, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star

Arizona Football: Matt Scott

University of Arizona football player Matt Scott, left, and Nick Foles do a drill during the first 2011 season practice at the Rincon Vista practice complex on August 4, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz.

Cinderella's Closet

Sisters Jennifer McCaig, left, and Melissa Shaner, right, pose with donated prom dresses in November 2009.

Burger Battle

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Pac-12 Basketball: California 77, No. 7 Arizona 69: Ouch! That one hurt

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Arizona basketball: Never an easy time in Seattle

Solomon Hill was distraught after being called for a foul in the UA's 2011 loss at Washington. UA is 16-18 all time against the Huskies in Seattle.

Dine as the Danes do

Mona's Danish Bakery offers rich, buttery cookies, pumpernickel bread and pastries prepared in the Danish tradition, as well as sandwiches, salads and soups.

Hansen Sunday Notebook: AD Byrne on tour of Nike

Arizona's Greg Byrne is one of five BCS athletic directors invited to take a tour of a few Nike factories in Asia.

Longtime Tucson attorney accused of overbilling county for $75,000+

Richard Parrish

Women: Oregon St. 57, Arizona 48: Poor-shooting Cats miss Griffitts in loss

Arizona women's basketball

Greg Hansen: Hansen Sunday Notebook

Ollie Mayfield, left, and his son, Todd, both won state football titles in Tucson. The elder Mayfield died this week at age 83.

Berk's Beat: Sunnyside's Martinez gets bowl stature

High school sports

Old friends of Kool Shades reunite

This was Kool Shades' official portrait for the Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands in 2007. From left, bottom row: Moss Worthington, Clay Gibson and Aiden Fishbein; top row: Greg Stanley, Nick Tkachyk and Sean McEvoy.

Old friends of Kool Shades reunite

Kool Shades' bassist Sean McEvoy played it up for the crowd at the Rialto Theatre in February 2007 during the Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands, which the band won.

Arizona football: ASU, UA lobbying for a Fight Hunger bid

Arizona Wildcats football

Memory of win by UA last year still riles Devils

In 2010, ASU's James Brooks comes up with the first of his two blocked extra point attempts in the Sun Devils' 30-29 double-OT win at the UA. Visitors win the Territorial Cup 42 percent of the time.

Casa Maria rejects funds from Walmart

Brian Flagg

Casa Maria rejects funds from Walmart

A volunteer sorts fruit

High school football: Ironwood Ridge seeking a rarity

Palo Verde celebrated a state title at Arizona Stadium in 2005, but it's rare for a local team to win one in the Phoenix area.

Arizona football: Defense pulls out all the stops in fourth quarter

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El Tour de Tucson

Phil Cormier, left, and brother Mark Cormier, right, wrap up before the start of the 26th El Tour de Tucson on November 22, 2008.

El Tour de Tucson

Randy Riehl, left, and Ross Teeple, right, help Jim Riehl, center, who was diagnosed with ALS eight months ago, across the Santa Cruz River during the 26th El Tour de Tucson on November 22, 2008.

Pima notebook: Tested early, Aztecs start conference play

Pima College women's coach Todd Holthaus says this season's squad is "the most athletic team I've had from top to bottom."

Sabino rolls in rivalry matchup

Sabino players - from left to right, Michael Bair, Chance Stephens and Wyatt Stamatopolous - celebrate a touchdown by Stephens in the second half. As far as they were concerned, the bus drive back home could wait.

Real-world local cowboys will share their life and lore

The Empire Ranch, near Sonoita, dates to the 1870s and is "one of the oldest continuously working ranches," running 800-900 head of cattle.

Mt. Lemmon: A busy mountain

Aspen trees change their colors for Fall along the Mint Spring trail atop Mt. Lemmon.

Salpointe Catholic 42, Nogales 7: Denson helps Lancers up record to 8-1

Salpointe's Austin Weaver, bottom, and Alex Arnaud, left, converge on Nogales running back Alan Garcia during the second quarter at Salpointe Catholic High School.