PHOENIX — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's appeal of a ruling that criticized a decision by his jail officers to force pink underwear onto a mentally ill inmate who erroneously believed jailers were trying to rape him.

August 1 , 2004

The London Philharmonic Orchestra, with renowned conductor Kurt Masur at the baton, is scheduled to perform as part of the inaugural 2005-06 season of performing arts events at the Mesa Arts Center, the Tribune has learned.

There's debate on whether or not we're "officially" in a recession, but the signs are ominous: the escalating cost of gas, falling home prices, rising unemployment rates. The economy is in a slump, and everyone's feeling the effects. The arts community is no exception, especially with people scrutinizing where each dollar goes and perhaps deciding there's no room for arts and culture in the budget.

If you watch how fish react to a jig, you will understand that presentation can be everything. Do you hop the jig or drag it; swim it or snap it?

Lake Powell is always an exciting fishing experience and autumn can be the best time. Expect the typical boils of striped bass.