{"id":5578,"date":"2019-05-01T17:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T00:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2019-05-01T16:55:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T23:55:54","slug":"best-of-our-valley-issue-2019-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/lifestyle\/best-of-our-valley-issue-2019-media","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley Issue 2019: Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"by-melissa-larsen\"><em>by Melissa Larsen<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h4 id=\"best-anchor-weekends-danielle-lerner-abc15\"><strong>Best Anchor: Weekends: Danielle Lerner, ABC15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Arizona\u2019s own Danielle Lerner (she is a grad of Chaparral High School) joined the ABC15 team in 2014 as a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist. Lerner has received several broadcast journalism awards and nominations throughout her career. When not at the anchor desk, this doting wife and mom loves spending time with family, watching and playing sports, cheering for her Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and giving back to the community. <a href=\"http:\/\/abc15.com\">abc15.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5582\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5582 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-66x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"904\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-750x904.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-750x904.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-849x1024.jpg 849w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-768x926.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-380x458.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-800x965.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-1160x1399.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-80x96.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-66x80.jpg 66w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-620x748.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11-850x1025.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25082307\/DanielleLerner-2017-11.jpg 1244w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Lerner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"best-local-radio-talk-show-or-dj-afternoon-drive-james-rivas-jr-101-1-the-beat\"><strong>Best Local Radio Talk Show or DJ: Afternoon Drive , James Rivas Jr., 101.1 The Beat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Though James Rivas Jr. has only been on the airwaves for two years, he certainly isn\u2019t new to the Valley, as he was born and raised in Phoenix. DJing is in his blood; his father is the famed Manic Hispanic, who Rivas grew up watching in the studio. Music fans can catch Rivas from 3 to 7 p.m. on 101.1 The Beat. <a href=\"http:\/\/azthebeat.com\">azthebeat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5693\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5693 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083524\/james-rivas.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Rivas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"best-evening-radio-talk-show-or-dj-natasha-castles-live-101-5\"><strong>Best Evening Radio Talk Show or DJ: Natasha Castles, LIVE 101.5<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Natasha Castles (a k a the Executive Unicorn) can be heard hosting &#8220;The Castles Show&#8221; weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. on Live 101.5. Plus, she shares her passion for music and new artists every Sunday with shows like &#8220;The Roosevelt Tape&#8221; from 9 to 11 p.m., also on Live 101.5. During her time away from the airwaves, she loves traveling and getting creative; during the holiday season, you can catch her making candles in order to raise\u00a0awareness\u00a0for her annual charity gala, From Castles, With Love. <a href=\"http:\/\/live1015phoenix.radio.com\">live1015phoenix.radio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5694\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5694 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083532\/Natasha-Castles.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Natasha Castles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"best-midday-radio-talk-show-or-dj-lady-stephanie-101-1-the-beat\"><strong>Best Midday Radio Talk Show or DJ: Lady Stephanie, 101.1 The Beat<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Lady Stephanie got her start in radio 20 years ago in San Francisco and started working with 101.1 The Beat in 2011. Listeners tune in for Lady Stephanie\u2019s dose of sarcastic wit and banter weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. When not at work, you can usually find her at home binge-watching shows with her cats and hedgehog or out with friends trying new places to eat, hitting the bar scene or catching a movie.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/azthebeat.com\">azthebeat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"best-morning-radio-talk-show-or-dj-johnjay-rich-104-7-kiss\"><strong>Best Morning Radio Talk Show or DJ: Johnjay &amp; Rich, 104.7 KISS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Johnjay and Rich have been longtime fixtures on the Phoenix airwaves. Every weekday morning, the duo, alongside Kyle and Suzette, entertain listeners with celebrity news, Second Date Update, simply hilarious recaps of the day before and more. Johnjay and Rich are also the founders of the #LoveUp Foundation, which aims to spread love and kindness throughout the community to support children living within the foster care system. johnjayandrich.iheart.com; <a href=\"http:\/\/loveupfoundation.org\">loveupfoundation.org<\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5717\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-5717 size-large pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-80x66.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"623\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-750x623.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-750x623.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-380x316.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-800x665.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-80x66.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-620x515.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271-850x706.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083844\/johnjay-rich-e1556754553271.jpg 1001w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johnjay &amp; Rich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"best-traffic-personality-heidi-goitia-cbs-5\"><strong>Best Traffic Personality: Heidi Goitia, CBS 5<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You can thank Heidi Goitia for getting you to work on time each day as the traffic reporter on CBS 5 This Morning; Goitia was also promoted to co-anchor of the show in the fall. The busy mom of three and lover of the great outdoors is an Arizona native who was born and raised in Flagstaff. <a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\">azfamily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-anchor-team-olivia-fierro-gina-maravilla-scott-pasmore-tess-rafols-javier-soto-and-april-warnecke-3tv\"><strong>Favorite Anchor Team: Olivia Fierro, Gina Maravilla, Scott Pasmore, Tess Rafols, Javier Soto and April Warnecke, 3TV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Locals turn to the highly rated, award-winning Good Morning Arizona every weekday morning from 4:30 to 10 a.m. for their day\u2019s news, weather and traffic reports. Olivia Fierro, Gina Maravilla, Scott Pasmore, Tess Rafols, Javier Soto and April Warnecke strive to spotlight all the wonderful people and places that make Arizona home. Recently, they have garnered high praise for the \u201cSurprise Squad,\u201d a community-based franchise to help people who are struggling. <a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\">azfamily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5695\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5695 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083540\/Anchor-Team.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olivia Fierro, Gina Maravilla, Scott Pasmore, Tess Rafols, Javier Soto and April Warnecke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-local-web-site-dealsinaz-com\"><strong>Favorite Local Web Site: <u>dealsinaz.com<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From Disneyland discounts to grocery store bargains, Alicia Markham, of Alicia\u2019s Deals, finds the best deals around to help Valley families &#8220;live life better for less.&#8221; Markham is a regular on Your Life Arizona and is Good Morning Arizona&#8217;s Deals Diva. A recent look at her popular site unveiled deals on Spring Training tickets and a hugely discounted special on Fire TV\u2019s.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5711\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5711 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-53x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-683x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-73x109.jpg 73w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-620x930.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_-850x1275.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083824\/Alicia-Dealsinaz.com_.jpg 1000w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alicia Markham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-meteorologist-or-weather-personality-kristy-siefkin-fox-10\"><strong>Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality: Kristy Siefkin, FOX 10<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Kristy Siefkin is an Emmy-nominated reporter and evening weather anchor for Fox 10 News. Though she is adored as a weather personality, she has also shared compelling news stories with her audience, whether it be a political debate or an environmental concern. Siefkin recently returned from a safari in Africa and is currently planning a trip to see the Northern Lights. When not traveling or in the news room, she volunteers with several charities, like Arizona Animal Welfare League, Save the Family and Maricopa Health Foundation, as an event emcee. fox10phoenix.com; <a href=\"http:\/\/kristysiefkin.com\">kristysiefkin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5696\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5696 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"500\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-750x500.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083549\/Kristy.jpg 1500w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kristy Siefkin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-sportscaster-joe-pequeno-cbs-5\"><strong>Favorite Sportscaster: Joe Pequeno, CBS 5<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Joe Pequeno is an award-winning sports anchor and reporter who wanted to be a sportscaster since childhood. He has worked all throughout the country\u2014including El Paso, Tampa and Little Rock\u2014before heading to Phoenix. This comic-book enthusiast and dad enjoys time at the beach when not recapping the day\u2019s games. <a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\">azfamily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-male-tv-personality-afternoon-or-evening-news-craig-fouhy-abc15\"><strong>Favorite Male TV Personality &#8211; Afternoon or Evening News: Craig Fouhy, ABC15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Craig Fouhy gives Valley sports fans his unique coach\u2019s perspective when reporting on the day\u2019s biggest games; he spent 18 years coaching college and high school football, after all. The sports director and sports anchor is known for his honesty during his popular \u201cFouhy on Sports\u201d and \u201cIn the Ring\u201d segments. From 9 to 10 a.m. on weekdays, fans can also catch Fouhy in a different format as he hosts radio show, \u201cFouhy on the Fanatic,\u201d on 1580 AM\/99.3 FM The Fanatic. <a href=\"http:\/\/abc15.com\">abc15.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5697\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5697 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-60x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"1008\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-750x1008.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-750x1008.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-762x1024.jpg 762w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-768x1032.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-380x511.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-800x1075.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-80x109.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-620x833.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32-850x1142.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083557\/CraigFouhy-2017-32.jpg 1116w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Craig Fouhy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-female-tv-personality-morning-or-daytime-and-most-fashionable-news-anchor-kaley-okelley-abc15\"><strong>Favorite Female TV Personality &#8211; Morning or Daytime and Most Fashionable News Anchor: Kaley O&#8217;Kelley, ABC15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After leaving the Valley in 2015, Valley viewers were thrilled when Kaley O&#8217;Kelley returned to the local market last year. While her journalistic talent has earned her Emmy Awards, fans have noticed that O&#8217;Kelley also happens to be one of the most stylish news personalities, though she says she is most at home in jeans, a T-shirt and a ballcap. She is a big devotee of resale stores and clearance centers, noting that her favorite Ted Baker dress was found at My Sister\u2019s Closet and she loves Adrianna Papell garb, which she scores for about $20 at Last Chance. <a href=\"http:\/\/abc15.com\">abc15.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/kaleyokelley.com\">kaleyokelley.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5698\" style=\"width: 731px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5698 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-57x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"731\"  height=\"1024\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-731x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-380x532.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-800x1120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-80x112.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-57x80.jpg 57w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-78x109.jpg 78w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-620x868.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley-850x1190.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083603\/KaleyOKelley.jpg 1071w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kaley O&#8217;Kelley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"favorite-male-tv-personality-morning-or-daytime-javier-soto-3tv\"><strong>Favorite Male TV Personality &#8211; Morning or Daytime: Javier Soto, 3TV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Good Morning Arizona anchor and reporter Javier Soto recalls covering National Memorial Service of Senator John McCain in Washington DC as a distinct career honor of the past year. Soto recently began anchoring the early edition of Good Morning Arizona so viewers can catch him every weekday morning bright and early from 4:30 to 6 a.m. <a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\">azfamily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5699\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5699 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-63x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"949\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-750x949.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-750x949.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-768x971.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-380x481.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-800x1012.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-1160x1467.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-80x101.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-63x80.jpg 63w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-620x784.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017-850x1075.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083609\/JavierSoto-Headshot-2017.jpg 1186w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Javier Soto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"news-anchor-of-the-year-steve-irvin-abc15\"><strong>News Anchor of the Year: Steve Irvin, ABC15<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After a long day at work, Steve Irvin welcomes locals home with the day\u2019s news (he anchors ABC15 News at 6 and 10 p.m.) He joined ABC15 in 2002 but has about 30 years of experience in the industry. Irvin\u2019s work has earned him numerous accolades, including four Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. <a href=\"http:\/\/abc15.com\">abc15.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5709\" style=\"width: 727px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-large wp-image-5709 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-57x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"727\"  height=\"1024\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-727x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-768x1082.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-380x535.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-800x1127.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-80x113.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-57x80.jpg 57w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-77x109.jpg 77w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-620x873.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3-850x1197.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/25083818\/SteveIrvin-2017-6-3.jpg 1065w\" ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve Irvin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"fast-faves\">Fast Faves<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Best Country Radio Station: <\/strong>102.5 KNIX, <a href=\"http:\/\/knixcountry.iheart.com\">knixcountry.iheart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Local News Web Site: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\"><u>azfamily.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best News Station, Favorite Afternoon or Evening Show, Favorite Local Daytime Show and Favorite Nightly Newscast: <\/strong>ABC15, <a href=\"http:\/\/abc15.com\">abc15.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Radio Station:<\/strong> 93.9 KWSS, <a href=\"http:\/\/kwss.org\">kwss.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Rock Radio Station:<\/strong> 97.9 KUPD, <a href=\"http:\/\/98kupd.com\">98kupd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Talk News Radio Station:<\/strong> 550 KFYI, <a href=\"http:\/\/kfyi.iheart.com\">kfyi.iheart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Today&#8217;s Hits Radio Station:<\/strong> 104.7 KISS, <a href=\"http:\/\/1047kissfm.iheart.com\">1047kissfm.iheart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Variety Station:<\/strong> 99.9 KEZ, <a href=\"http:\/\/kez999.iheart.com\">kez999.iheart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite Local Morning Show:<\/strong> 3TV, <a href=\"http:\/\/azfamily.com\">azfamily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorite Female TV Personality &#8211; Afternoon or Evening News:<\/strong> Stephanie Hockridge, formerly of ABC15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From hard-hitting nightly newscasts to laughter-inducing morning radio shows, the Valley had a lot to say about their local favorites. Over 60 days, nearly 370k votes were cast in 450+ categories to determine the Best of Our Valley 2019 winners. 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