The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Saturday, Sept. 8

• 7 to 9 a.m.: On Valencia Road near Campbell Avenue
• 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: On River Road near Oracle Road

Over at Michael Bryan's Blog for Arizona and Ted Prezelski's Rum, Romanism and Rebellion, they're pointing out that state Rep. Russell Pearce has set up a Web site for his exploratory run for Congress, while state Sen. Tim Bee has merely promised that one is coming soon.

It's curious that Democratic blogs are now complaining that Bee isn't doing enough to talk about his campaign, since last week, the Arizona Democratic Party accused Bee of skirting Arizona's resign-to-run law in part because he gave a brief non-answer to a reporter's question about Iraq.

Prezelski sticks with mocking Bee for not having a Web site set up, but Bryan goes further, hammering Bee for knowing "the primary voters in his district aren't going to get a choice. Thus, he can keep them in dark, treat them with contempt, and get away with it."

Given that the election is still more than a year away, we'd call that a radical interpretation of the text. Bee has plenty of time to set up a Web site and roll out his positions. Although it remains to be seen how much of that Bee will do, it seems a bit impatient of Bryan at this point.

And, as Bryan notes, Pearce is dealing with a much different dynamic: He's thinking about taking on incumbent Congressman Jeff Flake, while Bee won't likely deal with a primary challenge. Of course he's going to approach the race differently.

But our biggest question: Why in the world would any Democrat hold out Russell Pearce as an example of how politics should be done?

Media Watch dude John Schuster says changes are afoot at KCUB AM 1290, aka The Source. (Full dlsclosure: John does UA pregame and postgame shows on KCUB.)

1290 AM pulled the plug on Mike Rapp and Betsy Bruce this morning. Both are Tucson radio veterans: Rapp has worked in the market since his collegiate days with KUAT dating back to 1979. He's probably best known for his days as part of the Mike and Tyler morning show tandem at KLPX in the '90s. He also teamed with Tim Tyler at Rock 107.5 FM, also owned by Citadel, but when Citadel tried Opie and Anthony, they repositioned the pair. Tyler is working the morning shift now as Opie and Anthony have been relegated to 3 a.m., and Rapp moved to the morning show on 1290.

Betsy Bruce was part of the Mojo and Betsy morning show team that had its strongest run in the late '90s and early 2000s. She has been in this market for well over a decade as well.

1290 is moving Glenn Beck to mornings. They'll also run him in the afternoon slot until further notice.

The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Friday, Sept. 7

• 7 to 9 a.m.: Maxwell Middle School on Anklam Road near Carapan Avenue
• 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: On Greasewood Road near Speedway Boulevard
• 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Doolen Middle School on Grant Road near Country Club Road
• 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Country Club Road

Sunday, Sept. 9: National Pet Memorial Day

This event is held at the Pet Cemetery located at 5720 E. Glenn St. (east of Craycroft Road). All pets and their people are welcome. Cemetery visitation is from 1 to 5 p.m.; memorial service at 4 p.m.

From 2 to 3 p.m. pet blessings will be given by a minister, priest and rabbi.

Call 722-8434 for information.

Farm Bill Forum: Wednesday, Sept. 12

If you care about what you eat and how your food is grown ... Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords invites you to attend a 2007 Farm Bill Forum.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1 to 3 p.m.

Where: Vail Education Center 13801 E. Benson Highway

Please RSVP ASAP to Tamarack Little [email protected]

Congresswoman Giffords and Congressman Dennis Cardoza, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, will present information about the 2007 Farm Bill, followed by a Q&A and public comments.

Directions from Tucson: Go East on I-10, use exit 279 (Wentworth Road), turn left (north) and cross over the freeway, turn right (east) on the frontage road and go about 1.5 miles. Look for the red brick building (Vail Education Center).

Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our print issue.

• Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  Vista Park, Bisbee

  Garden Tour. The seventh annual Bisbee Bloomers' Garden Tour will take place. Tickets may be purchased for $10 at the Bisbee Visitor's Center, the Farmers' Market or the gazebo in the north end of Vista Park on the day of the tour. Call (520) 432-3554 or visit www.discoverbisbee.com for info.

• Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

  Reid Park

  Country Club Road between Broadway Boulevard and 22nd Street

  Freedom Walk and Concert. A free freedom walk and concert will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11. Pre-register at www.operationhomefront.net/arizona. On-site registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be within the border of the park. A Tucson Pops Orchestra patriotic concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the DeMeister performance center.

• Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  Armitage at La Encantada

  2905 N. Skyline Drive No. 168

  Southeast Business Alliance Mixer. 520 Living Magazine hosts a free event. Call 609-6548 for info.

• Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.

  La Paloma Academy

  8140 E. Golf Links Road

  Heroes Night. Students from the school will honor Tucson's heroes, representatives from the Red Cross, Tucson Fire Department, Tucson Police Department and military personnel. Activities include a presentation of colors by Davis Monthan honor guards, a presentation from Maj. Sven Olson, dedication of gifts to local heroes and reading of student essays. Call 882-6262 for info.  

The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Thursday, Sept. 4:

• 7 to 9 a.m.: The elementary school crossing on 22nd Street at Treat Avenue
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: On Grant Road near Alvernon Way
• 2 to 4 p.m.: Safford Middle School on 6th Avenue near 13th St.
• 4:30 to 8 p.m.: On 22nd Street near Swan Road

In celebration, we bring you this. Thanks to our friends at Broadway in Tucson for the link heads-up!

 The Tucson Police Department’s photo-radar van will be in the following areas on Wednesday, Sept. 5

• 7 to 9 a.m.: Elementary on Rita Road at Rankin Loop
• 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.: On Camino Seco near Escalante Road
• 2 to 4 p.m.: Booth/Ficket Elementary on Kolb Road near Timrod Street
• 4:30-8 p.m.: On Kolb Road near 22nd Street

We have an Urgent News Bulletin from Weekly World Central:

THERE WAS A TARANTULA IN A CUBICLE IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS DEPARTMENT THIS MORNING.

There is no word on whether Classifieds Manager Sean Ardry tried to sell the tarantula an ad or not.

That's all. Happy Tuesday!