AZ Briefing: Have ICE raids begun in Arizona? School board leader loses Bible suit; What a buyer can do when a pool needs work

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28-01-2025

AZ Briefing: Have ICE raids begun in Arizona? School board leader loses Bible suit; What a buyer can do when a pool needs work
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what's happening across the state before you start your day.
Enforcement of tougher immigration policy started in Arizona and in other parts of the country as the first week of Donald Trump's administration drew to a close.
Here's what we know about the start of ICE raids in Arizona and how it may look in local communities.
Other big stories
➤ The Peoria Unified School District's school board president, Heather Rooks, has lost a federal lawsuit in which she alleged the district violated her free speech rights by advising her to stop reciting Bible verses during board meetings.
➤ What can a homebuyer do when a swimming pool needs work? Find out in this week's real estate law column.
➤ Arizona schools chief Tom Horne is urging emergency legislation to ensure Isaac Elementary School District employees are paid this week amid a financial crisis that led to the district's takeover by the state.
➤ Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen filed a statement of interest to run for attorney general, the first step to making a bid for office.
➤ Some of the Valley was lucky to see some rain to begin the week. Take a look.
➤ Today, you can expect it to be partly sunny with a high near 61 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 39 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
This mom-and-pop French bakery is out-of-this-world good
Family-owned Quiches and Pies cafe in Chandler is a hidden gem with a welcoming bistro vibe, French pastries and out-of-this-world quiches.
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Today in history
Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.
On this day in 1901 : The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League, was founded in Milwaukee to compete with the National League. Eventually, the two leagues recognized their need to coexist and each agreed to send their champion teams into the annual World Series competition.
: The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League, was founded in Milwaukee to compete with the National League. Eventually, the two leagues recognized their need to coexist and each agreed to send their champion teams into the annual World Series competition. 1912 : Painter Jackson Pollock, a leader of Abstract Expressionism movement known for his 'drip' technique of splashing paint over a large canvas, was born in Cody, Wyoming.
: Painter Jackson Pollock, a leader of Abstract Expressionism movement known for his 'drip' technique of splashing paint over a large canvas, was born in Cody, Wyoming. 1915 : President Woodrow Wilson and the U.S. Congress created the U.S. Coast Guard by merging the Revenue Cutter Service with the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
: President Woodrow Wilson and the U.S. Congress created the U.S. Coast Guard by merging the Revenue Cutter Service with the U.S. Lifesaving Service. 1917 : Carmelita Torres, a maid from Mexico working in the U.S., refused to take the mandatory toxic de-lousing baths imposed upon all Mexicans crossing the border. Her refusal sparked what is known as the Bath Riots, in which protestors called for better treatment of workers and civilians working between the two countries. While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after. One of the chemicals used in the baths was Zyklon B, which the Nazis praised for its effectiveness – and which they used for their gas chambers.
: Carmelita Torres, a maid from Mexico working in the U.S., refused to take the mandatory toxic de-lousing baths imposed upon all Mexicans crossing the border. Her refusal sparked what is known as the Bath Riots, in which protestors called for better treatment of workers and civilians working between the two countries. While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after. One of the chemicals used in the baths was Zyklon B, which the Nazis praised for its effectiveness – and which they used for their gas chambers. 1958 : Godtfred Kirk Christiansen filed a patent in Denmark (later granted) for a toy building block with interlocking features, the Lego. The simple inventive nature of the blocks helped propel the Lego company to become one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world.
: Godtfred Kirk Christiansen filed a patent in Denmark (later granted) for a toy building block with interlocking features, the Lego. The simple inventive nature of the blocks helped propel the Lego company to become one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world. 1985 : Music icons including Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and others, joined together and recorded 'We Are the World,' a charity single meant to raise money for the famine ravaging Africa at the time.
: Music icons including Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and others, joined together and recorded 'We Are the World,' a charity single meant to raise money for the famine ravaging Africa at the time. 1986 : At 11:38 a.m. EST, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida; 73 seconds later, the shuttle exploded, killing all seven onboard. Among those killed was schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, who was the first U.S. civilian selected to travel into space. The tragedy was televised live to millions of screens across the world, including in school classrooms. The disaster halted the Space Shuttle program for 32 months.
: At 11:38 a.m. EST, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida; 73 seconds later, the shuttle exploded, killing all seven onboard. Among those killed was schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe, who was the first U.S. civilian selected to travel into space. The tragedy was televised live to millions of screens across the world, including in school classrooms. The disaster halted the Space Shuttle program for 32 months. 2002 : Children's author Astrid Lindgren, who was best known creating Pippi Longstocking – a red-haired, freckle-faced, 9-year-old girl with superhuman strength – died at age 94 in Stockholm, Sweden.
: Children's author Astrid Lindgren, who was best known creating Pippi Longstocking – a red-haired, freckle-faced, 9-year-old girl with superhuman strength – died at age 94 in Stockholm, Sweden. 2021: Award winning actor Cicely Tyson, known for her portrayals of strong African American women on TV and film, passed away at age 96 in New York City.
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