Good morning , Today is Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004. The Tucson weather forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with a high of 66. For the full forecast or information on other locations around the country, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/hw3/hw.php
Here's what's new on StarNet, the online service of the Arizona Daily Star: Powerful storm hits state, Tucson barely gets wet A powerful Pacific storm that spawned a tornado in Southern California, flooding in Sedona and landslides south of Flagstaff largely bypassed Tucson yesterday. But several inches of rain fell on Mount Lemmon and yet another strong system is expected to bring wet weather to Southern Arizona early next week. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/news/54794.php FastBreak is back The Star's weekly UA basketball section returns for a new season. Read about Mohamed Tangara and his efforts to help his family in Mali. Also, Greg Hansen's analysis of the Pac-10, a look ahead at UA opponents Richmond and Arizona State, an update on ex-Cat Reggie Geary and Brian J. Pedersen's look at the Pac-10 this week. http://wildcats.azstarnet.com Cox fees go up Cox Communications cable rates are going up in Tucson, part of a trend of rising consumer prices locally. The company will implement a $2.88 price increase on "Cox Limited Basic" service beginning Feb. 15, said Monica Contreras, Cox spokeswoman. Customers in Tucson, Green Valley and Sahuarita who now pay $15.07 a month will pay $17.95. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/metro/thu.html Probation officers' DUI burden grows Police are arresting more drunken drivers to keep them off Tucson streets, but that's leaving probation officers keeping tabs on more repeat offenders with fewer resources. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/crime Clinical therapist accused of having sex with girl, 16 A North Side clinical therapist and charter school director is in jail, charged with having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old patient since August. Richard E. Giberti, 42, was arrested last night and charged with two counts of sexual conduct with a minor, said Deputy Dawn Barkman, a spokeswoman for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. He is in jail in lieu of $250,000 bond. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/metro/54783.php Woman: Dad died, I listened A 21-year-old woman jailed in the slaying of her father said she listened from the next room while her boyfriend beat and stabbed the man for more than 30 minutes. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/crime/54792.php Medicare drug-aid deadline is tomorrow People on Medicare have until 10 p.m. tomorrow - Tucson time - to apply for up to $1,200 in prescription drug assistance. Those who qualify financially will receive $600 toward their 2004 prescription expenses and another $600 for 2005. Since the money rolls over from this year to next, applicants can still get the full $1,200. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/health Tomey knows the way Once a head coach, always a head coach. That was the mantra on display yesterday as former UA coach Dick Tomey was introduced as the new football coach at San Jose State. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/sports/thu.html Get the local angle on the Pac-10 Keeping up with the news of Pac-10 sports is easy with Pac-10 Fanatic. With partners throughout the conference, Pac-10 Fanatic will bring you the local angle for all the teams. Come see what the other guys are saying. http://www.pac10fanatic.com Play Head2Head Sports Check out StarNet's fantasy sports channel. You'll find loads of sports, game formats, game features, real-time player news, injury reports, and more. Check out our new SEASON PASS - one low cost ($57.95) for all of our games. Free pick 'em games are also available. Sign up now for football and basketball. http://www.azstarnet.com/fantasy --Compiled by John Ames, Content Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
