Weather roundup for South Central Deserts region
The forecast shows clear and warm daytime conditions with some clouds in the afternoon and evening across the South Central Deserts including Phoenix at 100 with 70 expected, Yuma 100 to 69, Santa Cruz with partly cloudy skies and a few afternoon showers, and Tucson 97 to 64. Flagstaff is cooler at 75 to 38 with partial cloudiness and isolated showers.
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Windy conditions forecast with scattered gusts. Times listed include 9 a.m. noon and 3 p.m. with a possible emphasis on morning and afternoon windows.
Watering guidelines specify 0.6 inch weekly need
The guide states 0.6 inch of water weekly for areas that were watered or rained on in the past seven days. For further details contact Mesa Water Conservation at 644-3334.
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Arizona parimutuel tax breaks near final session vote
Waning hours of the legislative session drew sharp division over a bill proposing more than 6 million dollars in hardship tax breaks for the parimutuel industry over three years. Supporters cited jobs at stake while opponents called the measure selective legislation.
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Bob Edens
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Valley lawmakers back tax break for tracks in heated vote
East Valley and Scottsdale lawmakers backed a bill granting tax relief to horse and dog tracks. The measure passed 36-16 in the House and 16-12 in the Senate amid strong lobbying by racing interests and industry critics. Governor Symington is expected to sign, with supporters citing market share gains and cost cuts while opponents warn of subsidies to a fading industry.
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Arizona poised for nation’s largest Indian population by 2020
The Associated Press reports U.S. Census projections show Arizona’s Indian population rising to 7.3 percent by 2020, about 415,000 people, the largest share of any state. Hispanics would be 31.7 percent, blacks 2.7 percent, Asians 5 percent, with overall growth concentrated in the South and West. California remains large, while Texas and Florida rise to second and third place behind California.
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Mesa Police Seek Two Hispanic Men After Store Assault
A Mesa man called 911 after a fight outside a store drew 25 to 30 bystanders. He described two Hispanic men in their mid 20s as suspects, with a vehicle plate possibly 1902 or 1900, and said officers are pursuing leads.
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