Club Congress hosting Kaleidoscope artist showcase on Friday

Raw Natural Born Artists showcases independent artists of various media. The next Tucson show, "Kaleidoscope," will be 8 p.m. Friday at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.

2013 Monsoon live blog

Arizona sand volleyball: Walker hits the beach to build program

Arizona volleyball player Halli Amaro is one of an expected six to nine players from the school's indoor team who will also compete in sand volleyball next year.

How dying Tucson woman bent cancer to her will

Anna Greenberg gets a hug from her mother, Alayne, at a gathering of her family in December.

Arizona basketball: With player, staff changes galore, it's been a hectic eight weeks for Wildcats

Grant Jerrett's decision in April to leave for a shot at the pros was one of 10 UA player personnel moves in a seven-week period.

Arizona football: Jenkins runs full circle

UA running back Daniel Jenkins, breaking free against South Carolina State last season, finished with 301 yards and two touchdowns on 67 carries while backing up starter Ka'Deem Carey in 2012.

Arizona football: Position draws tighter scrutiny

The versatility of Terrence Miller makes him a strong candidate for the tight end spot. He caught 13 passes in three games last season.

Tim Steller: Tim Steller: This is Tucson, so let's ditch the palm trees

A nice breeze sounds good in the palm fronds, but these trees simply use too much water for the amount of shade they provide, Tim Steller says. Plus, they hide scorpions.

Arizona football: Odd duo aids 'odd stack' defense

UA nose tackle Tevin Hood, chasing UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley last season, "plays hard all the time," defensive line coach Bill Kirelawich says.

Arizona football: Arizona Wildcats football: Rodriguez hopes to remedy sloppy start in spring scrimmage

"We have to get better and get in more shape," UA safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant said of the team's effort this spring. "It's a mind-set that we have to get to. We have to focus." He's shown returning an interception last year.

Arizona basketball: Suddenly sharp Mayes enjoying LA return

Arizona's Jordin Mayes runs through Southern Miss guard Deon Edwin during the teams' December meeting at McKale Center.

Arizona football: Bondurant finds new defense to his liking

Arizona safety Tra'Mayne Bondurant found he liked the new defensive system coach Rich Rodriguez installed, which allowed him to become a playmaker.

Candy cane

Arizona returned to using white helmets toward the end of the Mike Stoops era, and often paired the lid with white pants. Arizona's Richard Morrison scored on a 63-yard punt return against Washington last fall.

Rhapsody in blue

Mike Stoops ushered in an era of navy helmets, and the UA often wore all-blue at home. Photo by Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star/2012

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

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Pick of the Preps: Busy track meet at UA highlights this week's action

High school runners will be trying to break the tape first in many events during this week's Willie Williams Classic.

softball season preview: CDO poised for another title

Catcher Samantha Nettling, a junior, will be looked upon to provide leadership for the young Dorados. "She really takes (the pitchers) under her wing," coach Stephanie Nicholson said.

Kenzie Fowler

Arizona's starting pitcher Kenzie Fowler gets congratulations from her teammates after a strike out against Notre Dame in their NCAA softball regional game. The game was at Hillenbrand Stadium on May 19, 2012.

Mahan will try to repeat '12 run

Hunter Mahan smiled often in last year's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final match against Rory McIlroy. The American never trailed during his 2 and 1 victory. He was 4-up with eight holes to play.

Efforts to save city's past pay off with 'historic' tag

"The historic neon signs make us stand out from other cities," says Jonathan Mabry, Tucson's historic preservation officer.

Marana gets its time in spotlight

Regardless of who wins the tournament (that's Hunter Mahan, above, last year's victor), area businesses and service providers bag an estimated $50 million to $75 million from the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship., according to the Tucson Conquistadores.

Arizona football: UA police eject Carey from McKale game

Running back Ka'Deem Carey, who led UA in the New Mexico Bowl, told an officer, "Don't you know who I am? I am an All-American," a police report said.

WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship: Mahan aims for a repeat

Hunter Mahan greets fans after beating Rory McIlroy for the Match Play title last year. Mahan also won the Shell Houston Open in April to reach No. 4 in the world rankings. He's 27th now.

Gaona in the Game: Lancers senior healthy, scores goal after surgery

Salpointe midfielder Christian Garcia missed most of the regular season following hernia surgery.

It's gem show time! Tucson sparkles with thousands of dealers

Artist Eusheen Goines works under his own gaze as he passes his glass work through his torch while his image is projected onto a big screen during the 10th annual Flame Off competition at the Rialto Theatre.

Gaona in the Game: Buena guard Avery making big impact

Sierra Vista Buena senior RaShawn Avery leads his team in four categories, including scoring with an average of 19.4 points per game.

Senior Prom an event where youth lives on

Thelma McMaster and her husband, Jan, took to the dance floor at last year's initial MHC Senior Prom. The second prom is on Saturday.

Arizona football: Turf makeover to kick off

Fans will no longer see real grass at Arizona Stadium, but UA says the Block A at midfield "will look nice the whole game" as part of the new synthetic turf.

Tucson International Jewish Film Festival Schedule

Last year's Accenture championship round included Hunter Mahan, above, playing against Rory McIlroy.

Deportations from AZ are down sharply

A Border Patrol vehicle sits on a low rise near the border fence in Nogales, Ariz., evidence of constant surveillance.

Keeping the critters at bay

A bee investigates the bloom of a Baja fairy duster at Tohono Chul Park. A bee is an insect you want in your garden - they play the important role of pollinating your plants.