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APS names new leader to take over in spring

The state’s largest utility will have a new leader come this spring. Jeff Guldner is stepping down as chairman and CEO of Arizona Public Service Co. and its parent company, Pinnacle West …
Public works

Construction inflation eating up Gilbert transportation bonds

Gilbert’s transportation bond program, approved by voters in November 2021, has faced significant hurdles, including rising costs and shifting priorities. Initially estimated to fund 57 …

Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case

Nevada's attorney general has revived the state's 2020 fake electors case. Democrat Aaron Ford said Thursday that six Nevada Republicans are again charged with a felony tied to the bogus certificate …
Building purchase

U-Haul buys Phoenix building for $23.7 million

A longtime Phoenix-based company is getting some new digs. U-Haul International, which has based in Phoenix since 1967, bought a skyscraper near downtown Phoenix that will transform into the new …
VALLEY TRAVEL

I-10 weekend restrictions planned for Broadway Curve project, Sky Harbor affected

No full closures will occur this weekend along Arizona highways, but state transportation officials said restrictions will take place along Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor Airport for the Broadway …
education

Chandler school board discussions marred by arguing

Some Chandler Unified School District Governing Board topics seem to arise repeatedly. That’s what happened the board’s Dec. 11 work sessions. During a presentation on math learning …
REAL ESTATE

Valley ranked among top 10 U.S. housing markets in Realtor.com 2025 forecast

The Valley’s housing market was given high rankings by Realtor.com in its 2025 forecast. The Phoenix metro was ranked eighth out of 100 U.S. markets on Realtor.com’s forecast, …
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Glendale buys ground floor of VAI Resort garage for nearly $18 million

The Glendale City Council, as it was for the majority of 2024, went out the door with one more controversial topic discussed in an afternoon workshop then voted on that night. And for one last …
Development

PV mall development aims to reimagine a community gathering space as more tenants open

When the RED Development team began meeting with east Phoenix residents about redeveloping the Paradise Valley Mall, they told the developer the mall was a community gathering space. Even as …
First responders

Reports: Shooting of Scottsdale PD detective was an accident

The shooting incident that killed Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So on June 13 was an accident, according to a report by the Mesa Police Department issued Dec. 10. While reports for the Mesa …

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Abrazo Scottsdale named an OPTUM Center of Excellence for bariatrics

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus was recently named a bariatric (weight loss) surgery center of excellence by OptumHealth Care Solutions

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus was recently named a bariatric surgery center of excellence by OptumHealth Care Solutions. Hospitals earn this designation by meeting certain measures of clinical quality, …

Nigerian cuisine for Kwanzaa right here in the Valley

Patience Titcombe opened her Lasgidi Cafe food truck in February 2023.

Valley chef Patience Titcombe feeds plenty of people already enamored with her signature Nigerian and American fusion cuisine. She has her rookies as well.

Telefèric Barcelona restaurant coming to Scottsdale

Spanish restaurant Telefèric Barcelona  is coming Scottsdale Fashion Square mall in 2025.

Telefèric Barcelona, a family-owned restaurant group out of Spain, known for its tapas, paellas and cocktails is opening a location in the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, 7014 E. Camelback Rd …

Generations of traditional food, history in every bite of Hanukkah

Laura Liebhaber, left, and Lisa Karlovsky at The Arizona Kosher Pantry and Ezras Cholim offer kosher food for the 1,375 residents the nonprofit serves every month.

So tied into tradition is signature cuisine with Hanukkah celebrations that timing is everything.

Neighbors

Goodyear City Council considers updating election signature petition requirements

Goodyear City Council members vote on updating candidate guidelines for future mayor and council races.

The Goodyear City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, to discuss a proposed ordinance that could alter the signature requirements for mayoral and council candidates in future elections. …

Scottsdale’s Fiesta Bowl Charities gives shopping spree to Luke Air Force Base kids

Scottsdale’s Fiesta Bowl Charities has teamed up with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Fighter Country Foundation to provide $300 gift cards to 51 children from Luke’s Air Force Base with a deployed parent.

Scottsdale’s Fiesta Bowl Charities has teamed up with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Fighter Country Foundation to spread holiday cheer with a festive shopping spree for 51 children from Luke …

Phoenix native serving with US Navy

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Valentina Molina, a native of Phoenix, performs corrective maintenance on an AN/SPN-43C radar aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. USS Carl …

North Carolina couple displaced by Hurricane Helene holding fundraiser in Mesa for recovery efforts

FILE - Kegan Ward, assistant manager of Swami Spirits, walks through debris of the damaged store in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Cedar Key, Fla., on Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Mesa winter residents Steve Johnson and his wife Jill experienced firsthand the horrors of Hurricane Helene back in September. The couple were living in a log cabin near the South Toe River in …

Things to do

Record tour not the first time Taylor Swift called on Glendale first

Taylor Swift opens her Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on March 17, 2023.

With Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking Eras Tour officially in the record books, one West Valley city brought the superstar quite the start to the whole spectacle – again.

Carlos Santana will bring spring tour to Phoenix

Carlos Santana performs at Gas South Arena on June 18, 2024, in Duluth, Georgia.

Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana will hit the road for the Oneness Tour in 2025, which will include a stop in Phoenix.

Vicki Lawrence bringing ‘Two-Woman Show’ to Sedona

Comic Vicki Lawrence will perform Feb. 22 in Sedona.

Comedy legend Vicki Lawrence, known for her Emmy-winning performances on “The Carol Burnett Show” and as “Mama” in “Mama’s Family,” will bring her new show up north during the Sedona International Film Festival.

Phoenix shops to host Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows

The Shops at Norterra in North Phoenix will host a local version of Sedona’s Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows in January.

The Shops at Norterra in North Phoenix will host a local version of Sedona’s Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows in January.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Paul Robert Tiffany

It is with heavy and humble hearts that we announce the passing of our father; Paul Robert Tiffany, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He had just celebrated …

Sarah Fayne Lackey

90 of Peoria, AZ passed 12/05/24. Her services are 12/12/24 at Best Funeral Home in Peoria, AZ at 2 p.m.

Sean Williams

Creditors send claims to the estate of Sean Eugene Williams to 14864 W Charter Oak rd. surprise az. 85379

Violet Lozier Newman

Violet of Fountain Hills was born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 2, 1928 and went to Heaven on November 23, 2024. She was known for her kind spirit and for being soft spoken. Violet was a Telephone …

Maureen “Moe” Taylor

Maureen "Moe"passed away peacefully at her home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on November 20,2024. Born January 15, 1950 and raised in Columbus Nebraska, Moe graduated from Columbus High School in …
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