Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:

 A good friend turned me on to the joy of Rioja during a whirlwind trip through Europe many years ago. The fruity yet dry reds from this wine-producing region in north central Spain delight the palate and save wear and tear on the pocketbook.

NEW YORK - With a ceremonial pressing of a button Monday, the new Spanish-language network V-me hit the air.

If you had to go through a program intended to convince you to make a positive change in your behavior, would it be more effective if were conducted in French or English? And would it be more effective if it were geared toward people brought up in the United States or toward those brought up in, say, Iran?

As the United States experiences a surge in the number of people who speak a language other than English, hospitals are responding with more interpreters on staff and technology to break down language barriers.

When principal Ray Mercado arrived at Gilbert Elementary School three years ago, he set about making improvements.

If you’re thinking about buying yellow roses for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, you might want consider the hidden message.

The East Valley Institute of Technology, under threat of legal action, has finally reversed its ham-handed policy of insisting students speak nothing but English on campus — including low-voiced personal conversation having nothing to do with what’s being taught.

I love to give presents. I've read Gary Chapman's "5 Love Languages" book and I'm still not sure what language I best receive love in, but I know that giving gifts is my most fun way to show love.

I love to give presents. I've read Gary Chapman's "5 Love Languages" book and I'm still not sure what language I best receive love in, but I know that giving gifts is my most fun way to show love.

British music producer Adam Kidron says he crafted a Spanish language version of the U.S. national anthem to inspire millions of Latin American immigrants to share in our devotion to our star-spangled banner.

The night was calm for Westwood High School’s commencement on Thursday. Student body president Hector Araujo greeted parents, faculty and staff saying, “Bienvenidos” — Spanish for “Welcome everybody.”

The night was calm for Westwood High School’s commencement on Thursday. Student body president Hector Araujo greeted parents, faculty and staff saying, “Bienvenidos” — Spanish for “Welcome everybody.”

LOS ANGELES - When presenters crack jokes and artists make acceptance speeches during Thursday's 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, they'll be doing something natural for them but novel for the show - speaking in Spanish.

Members of the Protect Arizona NOW initiative committee said they will no longer speak to Spanish news outlets about their proposed law that targets illegal immigrants.

“Policía! Policía!” Gunshots blast through a west Mesa neighborhood on a Friday night and witnesses yell in Spanish for police help.

Much of the resentment of Americans (and other legal foreign citizens) toward Spanish-speaking immigrants comes not from the TV media-sales “color issue” but from their reluctance to learn and use the English language as soon as possible to become successful certified citizens.

A civil rights group in Mesa has kind words for the East Valley Institute of Technology the day after the Mesa school agreed to end a ban on students speaking Spanish in the classroom.