A father's search finds reason for daughter's epilepsy

Research scientist Michael Hammer, center, has identified the genetic source of epilepsy for 7 of 10 teenage patients in an initial study, a breakthrough that could lead to treatment for the severe form of childhood epilepsy that took the life of Hammer's teenage daughter. He is with Laurel …

Arizona Basketball: Ashley likes his chance for USA team

Arizona's Brandon Ashley is trying out for the USA U19 team in Colorado and is one of the oldest players in camp.

Monsoon 'debut' is today, but don't expect rain just yet

Carlos Garcia says he intended to start doing yard work at 9 a.m. Friday to try and beat the heat, but didn't get started until 11 - and by then, well, we all know how he suffered. He was doing a favor for an elderly woman who lives near Second Avenue and Delano Street.

Northwest calendar

Greg Spivey and the Greg Spivey Band will perform at the Oro Valley Concert Series today at 6 p.m. at the Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. The show is free. The band performs a mix of country and rock 'n' roll.

Arizona football: Denson tells all he'll stick with UA

Salpointe Catholic's Cameron Denson (5) has committed to play at the UA but couldn't help but be impressed when Alabama showed up.

Reid Park Zoo's brown bear and lemur exhibit construction

Arcadero Lucaero, of Cemrock Naturalistic Environments, works to retrofit the old polar bear exhibit for arrival of brown bears at the Reid Park Zoo. Jim Schnormeier, general curator at the zoo, says the construction should be complete by the end of July. He says there was concern of the poo…

Reid Park Zoo's brown bear and lemur exhibit construction

Work continues to retrofit the old polar bear exhibit for arrival of brown bears at the Reid Park Zoo. Jim Schnormeier, general curator at the zoo, says workers from Cemrock Naturalistic Environments, should complete the work by the end of July. He says there was concern of the pool depth so…

UA women's basketball: Reshuffled Cats hope for breakthrough in 2013-14

Arizona guard Candice Warthen (1) returns after missing last season with a knee injury. The Pac-12 granted the junior a medical redshirt.

Neto's Tucson: Tucson 'Dreamer' follows promise of job, driver's license to California

Carlos Martinez, with two computer degrees, is heading for California and a job with IBM. He came to the United States illegally with his parents when he was 9. He holds his work permit, which was granted last year.

2 Latinas honored for their work

Julie Gallego-Gonzalez, founder and owner of Viva Performing Arts Center, has been teaching Tucson children Mexican folkloric dancing for more than 20 years.

Saguaro harvesting

A participant uses a fruit picker to try and knock a saguaro fruit off the saguaro during the Hu:san Bak Saguaro Harvest Celebration at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Saturday June 28, 2008.

Premian a Julie Gallego por su labor empresarial

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Premian a Julie Gallego por su labor empresarial

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Community leaders seek a facelift for 12th Ave.

The Sonoran hot dog is one of the top selling food items at El Guero Canelo on 12th Ave.

JBF

Catherine Byars organizes and tags her children's clothes in order to get ready for the Just Between Friends sale, which is a maternity and children's consignment sale that happens twice a year. Photo taken  January 18, 2013.

Arizona Baseball: Cats left wondering: 'What if?'

UA coach Andy Lopez was upset that the Pac-12 received only four berths despite a strong RPI.

Tucsonans mark Memorial Day

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Patrick Finley: UA rugby sevens up for title

Shane Carter, left, warms up for the UA rugby sevens team during practice at the Rincon Vista Sports Complex.

2013 graduations: It's all about the shoes

David Sinteral says he especially bought his flag designed shoes from online for his graduation ceremony from Tucson High School, which graduated 515 students on May 23, 2013. Photographer Mamta Popat details her search for the shoes:

'Lithomosaic" streetcar art is installed

A worker from Progressive Hardscapes scrapes off leftover glue at the streetcar stop on North Fourth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets.

'Lithomosaic" streetcar art is installed

Ray Ballard installs tiles at one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue. The artist says her cactus motif was inspired by the colorful and playful nature of the avenue. Eight of the streetcar line's 17 stops will get original artwork.

'Lithomosaic' streetcar art is installed

Ray Ballard installs tiles at one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue. The artist says her cactus motif was inspired by the colorful and playful nature of the avenue. Eight of the streetcar line’s 17 stops will get original artwork.

Arizona baseball: Sweeping consequences for Cats

Arizona starter James Farris says he "honestly couldn't even tell you our record. You just come out and play. You can't live in what you've done." The Wildcats are 31-21 overall and 12-15 in the Pac-12.

Tucson High School Magnet Graduation

David Sinteral says he especially bought his flag designed shoes for his graduation ceremony from Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

Rebecca Hurtado and Jose Carrillo share a kiss on the football field after their graduation ceremony as part of the class of 2013 at Tucson High Magnet School. The couple have been dating for about a month.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

Graduates toss their mortar boards into the air following their graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

Jazmin Dagnino stands on her chair and dances to the Harlem Shake at the end of the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

The class of 2013 sit on the football field at the beginning of their graduation ceremony at Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

Five hundred and fifteen graduates make their way into the football field to begin their graduation ceremony at Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High Magnet School Graduation

Friends and family try and catch a glimpse of their graduate as they enter onto the football field to begin the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High Magnet School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Graduates toss their mortar boards into the air following their graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

David Sinteral says he especially bought his flag designed shoes for his graduation ceremony from Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Friends and family try and catch a glimpse of their graduate as they enter onto the football field to begin the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Five hundred and fifteen graduates make their way into the football field to begin their graduation ceremony at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

The class of 2013 sit on the football field at the beginning of their graduation ceremony at Tucson High School.

Tucson High School Graduation

Jazmin Dagnino stands on her chair and dances to the Harlem Shake at the end of the graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Tucson High School.

Arizona Softball: Candrea promises better recruiting

UA pitcher Kenzie Fowler redshirted this season because of back surgery but is expected back next season and may play nearly every day.

Art installation for Modern Streetcar

A worker from Progressive Hardscapes scrapes off leftover glue by hand after a power washer was used to remove most of the glue on one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets on Thursday, May 22. Mary Lucking, the artist, says the inspiration is a psyc…

Art installation for Modern Streetcar

A worker from Progressive Hardscapes scrapes off leftover glue by hand after a power washer was used to remove most of the glue on one of the streetcar stops on North Fourth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets on Thursday, May 22. Mary Lucking, the artist, says the inspiration is a psyc…

Couple brings home a bit of down under

Glenn Murphy and Sally Shamrell shop at Gerson's Used Building Materials for metals and other decorative items for their restaurant, Aussie Cantina, which will have a "shed-chic" look with patio seating.

Arizona basketball: Right time for a McKale return for Stoudamire

Sean Miller, left, is more impressed with Damon Stoudamire's coaching ability than his glory days as an Arizona point guard.

Arizona basketball: Right time for a McKale return for Stoudamire

New UA assistant coach Damon Stoudamire shares a hug with former head coach Lute Olson, as Olson's wife, Kelly Olson, looks on. "I'm here to help this program compete at the level that it's been," Stoudamire said.

Parents enjoy their own graduation day

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Damon Stoudamire introduced as assistant coach

Former Arizona basketball head coach Lute Olson, Damon Stoudamire and Olson's wife, Kelly Olson, joke around following a press conference at McKale Center at which Stoudamire was introduced as an assistant basketball coach by current coach Sean Miller.

David Beckham

David Beckham for billboard on front page. DO NOT USE IN SPORTS SECTION! Beckham playing in Desert Diamond Cup game at the Kino Sports Complex (KINO SPORTS COMPLEX-cq). Wednesday February 22, 2012 (WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012-cq). Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Tran…

David Beckham

Pipe inadequate for 2 hookups to CAP, city says

A machine called a rake is used in the harvesting of pecans from the groves owned by Farmers Investment Co., one of the two entities that want to connect to the water source at the end of the Central Arizona Project.

Tim Steller: McSally 'a proven candidate,' but for what office?

Martha McSally spoke to the Pima County Republican Club Tuesday but didn't seem to reach out to her base.

Lodge on the Desert seeks Chapter 11 protection: No business interruption expected in bankruptcy

Ten years after new owners bought Lodge on the Desert, all the new construction and renovations are complete. There are new rooms housed in buildings that replicate the Southwestern design. The hotel is at 306 N. Alvernon Way.

5 teams from Magee Middle School to compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Odyssey of the Mind solutions are presented in elaborate fashion. Heather Lewis rehearses as Little Boy Blue and Taylr Killian as Little Red Riding Hood.