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Valley NewsThe 10-Year Itch

Jim SharpeDecember 20, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe reviews the top story in Arizona for each of the last 10 years.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Baby, Boom

Jim SharpeNovember 21, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe digs into the drama surrounding former county assessor Paul Petersen.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Smoke & Math

Jim SharpeOctober 24, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe does the math on U.S. vaping deaths.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Stick Up

Jim SharpeSeptember 26, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe weighs the pros and cons of gun laws.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Sylvia Wrath

Jim SharpeAugust 22, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe examines Arizona State Senator Sylvia Allen’s recent racist remarks.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Dirty Jobs

Jim SharpeJuly 25, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe weighs the pros and cons of professional decisions.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Big City Dreams

Jim SharpeJune 20, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe says stop debating – Phoenix is a big city.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: It’s the Guns, Stupid

Jim SharpeMay 23, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe talks about why he thinks Phoenix saw a spike in officer-involved shootings last year.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Borderline Crazy

Jim SharpeApril 25, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe ruminates on the politics surrounding the Southern border.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Pilot vs. Pilot?

Jim SharpeMarch 14, 2019

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe ruminates on U.S. Senate opponents Mark Kelly and Martha McSally.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Sick Notion

Jim SharpeFebruary 1, 2019

Sick Notion

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: #Goals

Jim SharpeDecember 1, 2018

Jim's New Year Resolutions

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Flake, Act II

Jim SharpeNovember 1, 2018

A look at Jeff Flake's second act in politics

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Permission to Board?

Jim SharpeNovember 1, 2018

Columnist Jim Sharpe’s take on the migrant caravan from Central America.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: ICE, ICE Baby

Jim SharpeOctober 1, 2018

Opinion columnist shares his thoughts on calls to abolish ICE.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.