Ignacio Ventura
@ignacioventuram.bsky.social
ASU MMC '24 | USC BA '22 | Formerly with KJZZ News, Cronkite News, Daily Trojan and USC Dimelo
Some of you are already aware, but last month, I made the decision to depart from my reporter role in public radio. I had the opportunity to begin work in radio back in 2022 and learned a lot.
September 17, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Some of you are already aware, but last month, I made the decision to depart from my reporter role in public radio. I had the opportunity to begin work in radio back in 2022 and learned a lot.
Valley Metro and city of Phoenix officials are inviting the public to learn more about a proposed extension line to the light rail system.
The first of a series of meetings takes place at the Desert West Community Center.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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The first of a series of meetings takes place at the Desert West Community Center.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Learn more about a proposed light rail extension for the West Valley at Phoenix meetings
Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are hosting a meeting on Aug. 19 to give people a chance to learn more about a proposed light rail extension for the West Valley.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Valley Metro and city of Phoenix officials are inviting the public to learn more about a proposed extension line to the light rail system.
The first of a series of meetings takes place at the Desert West Community Center.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
The first of a series of meetings takes place at the Desert West Community Center.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says its webcam spotted a second clutch of eggs coming from barn owls at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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Arizona Game and Fish webcam spots pair of barn owls laying rare second clutch of eggs
A webcam recently captured a clutch of eggs being laid by barn owls at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southern Arizona.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:56 AM
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says its webcam spotted a second clutch of eggs coming from barn owls at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/fronteras-de...
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/fronteras-de...
The Arizona Humane Society says it reached its highest intake of pets in more than a decade. The organization faces challenges with the heat and overcapacity.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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Arizona Humane Society hits highest intake in a decade. Adoption isn't the only way to help
The Arizona Humane Society is struggling with capacity issues. The organization says its intake level is at its highest point in more than a decade.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The Arizona Humane Society says it reached its highest intake of pets in more than a decade. The organization faces challenges with the heat and overcapacity.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
The city of Tempe continued its outreach efforts in informing the public about its latest drink spiking ordinance. City officials took the time to pass out drink spiking kits over the weekend.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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Tempe officials will be passing out kits to detect spiked drinks as city adopts new ordinance
This month, Tempe became the first Arizona city to adopt a drink-spiking ordinance. And city officials are highlighting the campaign this weekend by passing out detection kits on Mill Avenue.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The city of Tempe continued its outreach efforts in informing the public about its latest drink spiking ordinance. City officials took the time to pass out drink spiking kits over the weekend.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
Read more at KJZZ News.
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The groundbreaking ceremony for the USS Phoenix submarine monument was held recently at Steele Indian School Park.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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New USS Phoenix submarine monument is coming to Steele Indian School Park
A Cold War-era submarine will soon have a new home at Steele Indian School Park. A groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday centered on monument for the vessel.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The groundbreaking ceremony for the USS Phoenix submarine monument was held recently at Steele Indian School Park.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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The city of Phoenix says its opening a food grant program to address food inaccessibility across local communities. Karen Ibarra is with the city’s Office of Environmental Programs and discussed the program.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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Phoenix opens food grants program to tackle inequity issues
Food inequity continues to be a major challenge for Phoenix residents. To address this, the city is offering grants to organizations committed to helping people access food.
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August 18, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The city of Phoenix says its opening a food grant program to address food inaccessibility across local communities. Karen Ibarra is with the city’s Office of Environmental Programs and discussed the program.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
The FIFA World Cup tournament in Mexico stood out as the place to be for many fútbol fans. Those who attended the matches in Estadio Azteca may have heard the voice of Marco Peralta, an ASU graduate who announced at the event.
Read more at KJZZ News.
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Read more at KJZZ News.
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ASU graduate takes his announcing talents to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over but the memories it brought will last for many, including Marco Peralta, an alumnus from Arizona State University who was the public announcer for matches in Mexico...
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August 18, 2026 at 4:53 AM
The FIFA World Cup tournament in Mexico stood out as the place to be for many fútbol fans. Those who attended the matches in Estadio Azteca may have heard the voice of Marco Peralta, an ASU graduate who announced at the event.
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/education/20...
Read more at KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/education/20...
Last year, a Tucson woman posted a Games of Thrones GIF to share her reaction to a controversial Tempe parks ordinance. The GIF led to her being arrested by Tempe police.
Now, Tierney is suing the city.
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Now, Tierney is suing the city.
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Tucson woman sues Tempe over police response to 'Game of Thrones' GIF
A Tucson woman is suing the city of Tempe over its reaction to a social media post that led to the evacuation of City Hall and her arrest. The federal that alleges constitutional rights violations.
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July 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Last year, a Tucson woman posted a Games of Thrones GIF to share her reaction to a controversial Tempe parks ordinance. The GIF led to her being arrested by Tempe police.
Now, Tierney is suing the city.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
Now, Tierney is suing the city.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
Counties across Arizona are dropping Spanish-language translations from printed ballots. The latest is Apache County, which took this action back in April.
Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend.
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Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend.
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2026 will be Apache County's first election season without Spanish on its ballots
This year marks the first election season since Apache County did away with Spanish language translations on printed ballots. County supervisors approved the change earlier this year.
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July 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Counties across Arizona are dropping Spanish-language translations from printed ballots. The latest is Apache County, which took this action back in April.
Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend.
www.kjzz.org/elections/20...
Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend.
www.kjzz.org/elections/20...
Jérôme Pischella, the head of office for the consulate, spoke with KJZZ News.
After a 14-year hiatus, Canada has reopened a consulate in Phoenix. Gov. Katie Hobbs and other leaders gathered near Central Avenue and Thomas Road for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
After 14 years, Canadian consulate office reopens in Arizona
After a 14-year hiatus, Canada has reopened a consulate in Phoenix. Governor Katie Hobbs and other leaders gathered near Central Avenue and Thomas Road for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Jérôme Pischella, the head of office for the consulate, spoke with KJZZ News.
St. Mary’s Food Bank spokesperson Jerry Brown tells KJZZ the closures are taking place for a computer installation update.
The St. Mary’s Food Bank says it will close its Phoenix and Surprise facilities Wednesday through Friday this week.
St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix and Surprise will be closed July 1-3
The St. Mary’s Food Bank says it will close its Phoenix and Surprise facilities Wednesday through Friday this week.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
St. Mary’s Food Bank spokesperson Jerry Brown tells KJZZ the closures are taking place for a computer installation update.
A local Arizona company that specializes in using coating material to keep roofs and walls cool brought their services to a FIFA fan festival in Houston.
EnKoat used this material on bleachers, which cooled down the metal for soccer fans.
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EnKoat used this material on bleachers, which cooled down the metal for soccer fans.
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Arizona company makes coating that cools bleachers at FIFA fan festival in Houston
An Arizona company’s paint is helping keep soccer fans cool in Houston throughout the World Cup.
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July 2, 2026 at 5:10 AM
A local Arizona company that specializes in using coating material to keep roofs and walls cool brought their services to a FIFA fan festival in Houston.
EnKoat used this material on bleachers, which cooled down the metal for soccer fans.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
EnKoat used this material on bleachers, which cooled down the metal for soccer fans.
www.kjzz.org/business/202...
A study published in the JAMA Pediatrics provides new information about media usage during mealtime among parents and their children.
University of Arizona researcher Cecilia Sada Garibay spoke about this new research with KJZZ News.
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University of Arizona researcher Cecilia Sada Garibay spoke about this new research with KJZZ News.
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University of Arizona study compares parents, kids screen time during meals
A new study shows parents use media, like their phones and tablets, more than their children do during mealtime.
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July 2, 2026 at 4:53 AM
A study published in the JAMA Pediatrics provides new information about media usage during mealtime among parents and their children.
University of Arizona researcher Cecilia Sada Garibay spoke about this new research with KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/science/2026...
University of Arizona researcher Cecilia Sada Garibay spoke about this new research with KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/science/2026...
A time capsule from 1985 provided the city of Glendale with some insight into its past. Now the city is burying another capsule of items with the expectation to open it in 2060.
That’s according to Patrick Banger, the Glendale city manager.
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That’s according to Patrick Banger, the Glendale city manager.
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Glendale unveils contents of time capsule buried in 1985
During a remodeling project at Glendale’s City Hall, workers discovered a time capsule from 1985.
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June 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM
A time capsule from 1985 provided the city of Glendale with some insight into its past. Now the city is burying another capsule of items with the expectation to open it in 2060.
That’s according to Patrick Banger, the Glendale city manager.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
That’s according to Patrick Banger, the Glendale city manager.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
Laveen residents may spot a new name change to their local library. The former Cesar Chavez Library is now the Prickly Pear Library thanks to community input.
Phoenix Public Library spokesperson Lee Franklin spoke with KJZZ News.
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Phoenix Public Library spokesperson Lee Franklin spoke with KJZZ News.
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Community picks Prickly Pear as new name for former Cesar Chavez Library in Phoenix
A Phoenix library is the latest building to erase the name of disgraced labor icon Cesar Chavez. The Laveen facility will now be known as the Prickly Pear Library.
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June 22, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Laveen residents may spot a new name change to their local library. The former Cesar Chavez Library is now the Prickly Pear Library thanks to community input.
Phoenix Public Library spokesperson Lee Franklin spoke with KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
Phoenix Public Library spokesperson Lee Franklin spoke with KJZZ News.
www.kjzz.org/kjzz-news/20...
Reposted by Ignacio Ventura
personally I think it's a very big deal that the Canada bureau chief for the @nytimes.com — certainly one of the highest-paid journalists in the country — asked an unspecified "AI tool" what Poilievre said & published its AI-hallucinated quotes in her reporting.
May 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM
personally I think it's a very big deal that the Canada bureau chief for the @nytimes.com — certainly one of the highest-paid journalists in the country — asked an unspecified "AI tool" what Poilievre said & published its AI-hallucinated quotes in her reporting.
University of Arizona researcher Evan MacLean is part of a team looking to study cognitive aging in dog breeds.
Such a study and its findings may be beneficial to research related to human cognitive health.
Such a study and its findings may be beneficial to research related to human cognitive health.
A University of Arizona team is launching a multiyear study to better understand cognitive aging in dogs. If you have a dog between 10 and 13 years old, you could help.
Your old dog could help Arizona researchers better understand cognitive health in canines
Although large dogs tend to live shorter lives than small dogs, researchers have discovered that their brains tend to age at the same rate. A University of Arizona team is launching a multiyear study ...
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May 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
University of Arizona researcher Evan MacLean is part of a team looking to study cognitive aging in dog breeds.
Such a study and its findings may be beneficial to research related to human cognitive health.
Such a study and its findings may be beneficial to research related to human cognitive health.
I talked with Anna O’Leary, a professor at the university about this public forum event.
Ever since a bombshell report revealed allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, organizations throughout the country have been re-examining their ties to the labor-rights icon.
University of Arizona considers renaming Cesar E. Chavez Building, asks for public input
Ever since a bombshell report revealed allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, organizations throughout the country have been re-examining their ties to the labor-rights icon.
www.kjzz.org
May 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I talked with Anna O’Leary, a professor at the university about this public forum event.
Had the chance to speak with RUMBO co-founder Luis Ávila about this campaign.
An organization called RUMBO is working to address urban heat in Phoenix. Their campaign, Resilient Phoenix, conducted research on the Maryvale community.
This group conducted heat research in Maryvale. 67% reported dehydration, worsening health
An organization called RUMBO is working to address urban heat in Phoenix. Their campaign, Resilient Phoenix, conducted research on the Maryvale community.
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April 28, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Had the chance to speak with RUMBO co-founder Luis Ávila about this campaign.
Talked with photographer David Schwartz about these stamps.
The U.S. Postal Service plans to introduce a collection of Forever stamps featuring photographs of Route 66. These stamps will be issued at the National Postal Forum in Phoenix next month to commemorate the highway’s centennial.
To commemorate centennial of Route 66, USPS introduces collection of stamps
The U.S. Postal Service plans to introduce a collection of Forever stamps featuring photographs of Route 66. These stamps will be issued at the National Postal Forum in Phoenix next month to commemora...
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April 28, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Talked with photographer David Schwartz about these stamps.
Talked with Councilman OD Harris about this.
Tampering with someone’s food or drink in Chandler could lead to criminal prosecution. This after the Chandler City Council adopted a new ordinance to protect people dining out.
Tampering with food or drink in Chandler could now lead to criminal prosecution
Tampering with someone’s food or drink in Chandler could lead to criminal prosecution. This after the Chandler City Council adopted a new ordinance to protect people dining out.
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April 28, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Talked with Councilman OD Harris about this.
I spoke with Alana Hernandez from the ASU Art Museum.
Stories of South Texas and Mexican-American life is the focal point of a new exhibition opening in May at the ASU Art Museum.
ASU Art Museum exhibit features Chicana artist Carmen Lomas Garza
Stories of South Texas and Mexican-American life is the focal point of a new exhibition opening in May at the ASU Art Museum.
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April 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I spoke with Alana Hernandez from the ASU Art Museum.