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César Chávez events renamed after abuse allegations

Troubling abuse allegations shocked labor groups nationwide.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="aa65bc50-0874-4f83-8557-11493ca60c19" data-vars-headline="César Chávez events renamed after abuse allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">New abuse allegations</a> against César Chávez are forcing cities and organizations to reconsider how or whether to continue planned celebrations of the late United Farm Workers (UFW) co-founder.The big picture: The allegations raise serious concerns about harm possibly done to women and minors, and threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

Arizona enacts rounding law after feds halt penny production

Arizona businesses can now use the "Swedish" rounding method as pennies start to disappear.

Arizona is among the first states to allow businesses to round prices up or down in response to the federal government&#x27;s phase-out of the penny.Why it matters: Businesses are running short on pennies, and the change is making it difficult to make change.

Sky Harbor part of nationwide ICE deployment for airport security

Sky Harbor was one of the airports where the Trump administration sent ICE to assist with security.

The Trump administration <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deployed ICE agents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="ab84a7ed-6a15-49a3-b7a7-2366cfbbd68c" data-vars-headline="Sky Harbor part of nationwide ICE deployment for airport security" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" target="_self">deployed ICE agents</a> to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to assist short-staffed TSA officers amid the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partial federal shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/dhs-shutdown-tsa-fema-ice-democrats-discharge" data-vars-content-id="ab84a7ed-6a15-49a3-b7a7-2366cfbbd68c" data-vars-headline="Sky Harbor part of nationwide ICE deployment for airport security" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/dhs-shutdown-tsa-fema-ice-democrats-discharge" target="_self">partial federal shutdown</a>.Why it matters: The administration&#x27;s move thrusts the agency that sparked the shutdown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with its conduct in Minnesota" data-vars-click-url="http://link/" data-vars-content-id="ab84a7ed-6a15-49a3-b7a7-2366cfbbd68c" data-vars-headline="Sky Harbor part of nationwide ICE deployment for airport security" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://link/" target="_blank">with its conduct in Minnesota</a> into the nation&#x27;s airports to deal with the consequences.

Arizona women's deepfake lawsuit targets AI porn industry

Bad actors are exploiting PG social media photos in an AI porn industry, the lawsuit says.

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Three Arizona women say in a lawsuit that pornographic videos depicting their likenesses began circulating online after AI platforms were used to create sexual content based on their Instagram posts.The big picture: A new exploitative industry is harnessing AI technology to generate explicit &quot;deepfakes&quot; from PG social media photos, the lawsuit says.

Hance Park revitalization to continue with new entryways and more

The next step in a years-long Hance Park revitalization project will create a "grand entryway."

A major long-term revitalization plan at Margaret T. Hance Park will enter its next phase soon with a grand entryway befitting a space intended to be Phoenix&#x27;s crown jewel.Why it matters: City leaders have long had ambitious plans for the park, but the 32.5-acre space just north of downtown <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hasn&#x27;t always lived up to its potential" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/04/06/makeover-hance-park-near-downtown-phoenix-tied-fundraising-campaign/3330318002/" data-vars-content-id="37d808ae-960e-49a6-9bcb-4bbeef460e4e" data-vars-headline="Hance Park revitalization to continue with new entryways and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/04/06/makeover-hance-park-near-downtown-phoenix-tied-fundraising-campaign/3330318002/" target="_blank">hasn&#x27;t always lived up to its potential</a>.

Arizona Wildcats advance to Sweet 16 with win over Utah State

The top-seeded Wildcats advance to the Sweet 16 after fending off a persistent Utah State team.

The top-seeded Arizona Wildcats are headed to their third straight Sweet 16 after dispatching Utah State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.State of play: No. 1 seed UofA beat the No. 9 seed Aggies 78-66 in San Diego on Sunday.

Extreme heat prompts early pet safety warnings

Experts urge pet owners to avoid hot pavement, cars and outdoor exposure.

The Arizona Humane Society is telling pet owners to take heat precautions early as scorching temperatures continue to bedevil the Valley.🐾 Paw patrol

Heat wave forces changes to Valley events

We only get so many mild weekends a year, and this heat wave is disrupting one.

This weekend&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="extreme heat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/11/poll-phoenix-heat-100-degrees" data-vars-content-id="0ef03278-e5ac-431e-8d5d-5e26719e24d8" data-vars-headline="Heat wave forces changes to Valley events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/11/poll-phoenix-heat-100-degrees" target="_self">extreme heat</a> — with temperatures expected to hit 105 degrees — is derailing the Valley&#x27;s prime <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="0ef03278-e5ac-431e-8d5d-5e26719e24d8" data-vars-headline="Heat wave forces changes to Valley events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/things-to-do" target="_self">event</a> and tourism season.Why it matters: We only get so many mild weekends a year, which is why many of our festivals and outdoor activities are crammed into March.

Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban

Arizona lawmakers look to ban photo radar and early ballot drop-offs but not feeding pigeons.

An Arizona House committee rejected legislation that would have made it illegal statewide to feed pigeons — Phoenix and some other cities <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already have prohibitions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2026/01/17/feed-pigeons-laws-arizona-cities-phoenix-tempe-mesa/88178924007/" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2026/01/17/feed-pigeons-laws-arizona-cities-phoenix-tempe-mesa/88178924007/" target="_blank">already have prohibitions</a> — but lawmakers advanced plenty of other proposals this week.🛏️ The House passed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB2429H.pdf" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB2429H.pdf" target="_blank">legislation</a> allowing cities to limit the number of overnight guests at short-term rentals.🗳️ Proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Republican ballot measures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/11/26/republicans-early-ballots-voting-by-mail-2026-legislative-session" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/11/26/republicans-early-ballots-voting-by-mail-2026-legislative-session" target="_self">Republican ballot measures</a> that would prohibit voters from dropping off early ballots on Election Day passed House and Senate committees.📸 A ballot referral to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ban photo radar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/23/capitol-roundup-photo-radar-ban-ballot" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/23/capitol-roundup-photo-radar-ban-ballot" target="_self">ban photo radar</a> passed a House committee and now goes to the full chamber. If the House approves it, the proposal will go to the November ballot.👀 House Republicans added provisions previously vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, including new restrictions on food assistance and a requirement that hospitals ask patients about immigration status, to legislation authorizing the Arizona Department of Economic Security to continue operating for the next eight years, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arizona Mirror reported" data-vars-click-url="https://azmirror.com/2026/03/18/arizona-republicans-stuff-vetoed-proposals-into-a-must-pass-agency-extension-bill/" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://azmirror.com/2026/03/18/arizona-republicans-stuff-vetoed-proposals-into-a-must-pass-agency-extension-bill/" target="_blank">Arizona Mirror reported</a>.🏛️ Voters would get to decide whether to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expand the Arizona House from 60 to 90 members" data-vars-click-url="https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/03/16/lawmaker-proposes-30-new-seats-for-the-arizona-house/" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/03/16/lawmaker-proposes-30-new-seats-for-the-arizona-house/" target="_blank">expand the Arizona House from 60 to 90 members</a>, with each representative elected from an individual district instead of 30 districts each electing two at-large members, under a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SCR1022S.pdf" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SCR1022S.pdf" target="_blank">proposal</a> approved by Senate Republicans.<ul><li>The change wouldn&#x27;t go into effect until 2042.</li></ul>🚄 Arizona&#x27;s auditor general would have to conduct a feasibility study, including a review of the environmental and economic impacts on local businesses, for future light rail extension proposals under a bill <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="passed by Senate Republicans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kjzz.org/politics/2026-03-18/arizona-senate-passes-bill-for-auditor-general-to-conduct-feasibility-of-new-light-rail-projects" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kjzz.org/politics/2026-03-18/arizona-senate-passes-bill-for-auditor-general-to-conduct-feasibility-of-new-light-rail-projects" target="_blank">passed by Senate Republicans</a>.🎖️ Retired veterans or veterans with service-related disabilities would get free lifetime state parks passes under a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1050S.pdf" data-vars-content-id="5da0206c-4dc5-4343-b899-3d221dfcbc35" data-vars-headline="Capitol roundup: Lawmakers reject pigeon feeding ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1050S.pdf" target="_blank">bill</a> passed by the Senate.

Sun Devils fall short to Virginia in tournament's First Four

The Sun Devils' turnaround season end with a loss to Virginia in the First Four.

The Sun Devils&#x27; turnaround season ended with a loss to Virginia in the First Four of the NCAA women&#x27;s basketball tournament.Why it matters: A win would&#x27;ve earned ASU a spot in the field of 64.

Chicago treat: Ice cream by the slice coming to Arizona

The Original Rainbow Cone, a Chicago institution, is bringing its sliced ice cream to the Valley.

Cool off with a few slices of ice cream, courtesy of a Chicago institution that&#x27;s coming to the Valley.State of play: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Original Rainbow Cone" data-vars-click-url="https://rainbowcone.com/" data-vars-content-id="41bba44a-0c66-4a73-9e4f-873aef1b32c0" data-vars-headline="Chicago treat: Ice cream by the slice coming to Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rainbowcone.com/" target="_blank">Original Rainbow Cone</a> will open its first Arizona location March 30 in Surprise.

Arizona reckons with Chávez legacy

Cities reconsider whether to honor César Chávez as allegations prompt a broader public reckoning.

Arizona leaders are navigating how to remove <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="César Chávez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" data-vars-content-id="c6852d09-50ff-442b-a5e3-347c165ace0b" data-vars-headline="Arizona reckons with Chávez legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" target="_self">César Chávez</a> from a community shaped by his influence and stamped with his name.The big picture: Allegations that Chávez <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sexually abused minors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" data-vars-content-id="c6852d09-50ff-442b-a5e3-347c165ace0b" data-vars-headline="Arizona reckons with Chávez legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" target="_self">sexually abused minors</a> during his time leading the Chicano movement are prompting a public reckoning over the legacy of the late civil rights leader, who was born in Yuma.

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D-Backs debut over-the-top ballpark grub

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Sky Harbor part of nationwide ICE deployment for airport security

Hance Park revitalization to continue with new entryways and more

Arizona Wildcats advance to Sweet 16 with win over Utah State

Extreme heat prompts early pet safety warnings

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