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This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …
Floodwaters surround trailers at the Fun Valley Family Resort campground and RV part in South Fork, Colo., early Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (South Fork Fire Rescue via AP)

More rain is expected after bad flooding in the Four Corners region led to rescues and evacuations

Hundreds of people have lost power and have been told to evacuate in the Four Corners area. Emergency crews staged overnight rescues, and roads and bridges remained closed Saturday because of severe …
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments.

Board approves cancellation of elections, appoints members to water delivery, electrical districts

During its formal meeting on Oct. 21, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments.
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, Raquel Terán, executive director of Proyecto Progreso, and Karime Rodriguez attend a press conference encouraging Arizonans to take advantage of early voting options Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Grant Park in Phoenix.

Arizona officials, advocates address Latino voter concerns

PHOENIX – With the midterm elections are less than two weeks away, advocates and officials are working overtime to ease concerns from Latino and Hispanic voters to ensure they are educated and …
Barry Graham (left), Michelle Ugenti-Rita (center) and Raoul Zubia (right) are squaring off in the Nov. 3 election for two seats on the Scottsdale City Council.

Scottsdale City Council candidates collect, spend tens of thousands of dollars

Scottsdale City Council candidates Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia raised and spent tens of thousands of dollars during the third quarter of the fiscal year in their bids for the …
FILE - A rainbow arches over a Honolulu Skyline train at sunset, Sept. 19, 2024, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin, File)

Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls

As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well. Despite rail being safer than road travel, most U.S. …
The Goodyear Police Department has concluded its investigation into a Flock license plate reader case.
PLATE READERS

Officer resigns, traffic camera probe ends in West Valley

A Goodyear officer resigned last month as the city’s police department investigated the potential misuse of automatic license plate readers, authorities said Friday. Kristopher Jackson …
Over 100 golfers participated in the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20.
NEIGHBORS

Golfers raise funds for Rosendin Foundation

Talking Stick Golf Club hosted 140 golfers in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20, to raise money for the …
Cody Walker, 15, has been located.
Missing

Four teen boys missing from Queen Creek located

Four teen boys missing from Queen Creek for several weeks have been found. The Queen Creek Police Department reports that Cody Walker, Curtis Havneros, Travis Pearson and Charles Freeman have been …
Tammy Caputi, a candidate running on the Democratic ticket in the Legislative District 4 race, has received two threats against her and her family through her campaign website
COMMUNITY

Threats made against political candidates, volunteers in Scottsdale

Being part of the political process is getting dangerous in Scottsdale this election season. Scottsdale resident Tammy Caputi, who is running on the Democratic ticket for the Legislative …
Golf ball-sized hail and powerful wind gusts battered northern and central Arizona, damaging homes and vehicles, toppling trees and prompting tornado watches for the first time in the state since October 2010, as forecasters warned of possible flash flooding. (Video by Armando Penaloza)

Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues — some from rooftops — and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate …
The Maricopa Water District has ended the lease of Tiller & Kites at Lake Pleasant, owned by Victor Felice.
recreation

Lake Pleasant advocates say sailing in jeopardy after business ousted by water district

Lake Pleasant in Peoria is a significant hub for the state’s sailing community, but many boaters say the Maricopa Water District has removed a major part of the operation without providing a comparable replacement, leaving the area without needed support.
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City. Gas prices fell for the second straight week according to AAA Arizona.
GAS

Gas prices drop for second straight week

Gas prices in the Valley fell 13 cents a gallon this week to $4.51 a gallon as the transition to winter blend of gasoline is underway according to AAA Arizona.
Roque Caza, director of operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tucson Field Office; Greg Tolley, deputy director of the Tucson Air and Marine Operations, and Acting Deputy Chief Border Patrol Agent Stephen Cristinzio present a recap of Tucson Sector operations for fiscal year 2026 on Oct. 21, at Tucson Sector headquarters.
Immigration

Fentanyl seizures, border crossings decline, Border Patrol reports

TUCSON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Tucson Sector touted what they termed “border security successes,” citing decreases in fentanyl seizures and migrant …
Steve and Maria Sanghi cut the ribbon on the new Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale’s branch bearing their names Oct. 21.
NEIGHBORS

Boys & Girls Club opens Steve & Maria Sanghi Branch in south Scottsdale

The Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale officially cut the ribbon on its new Steve & Maria Sanghi Branch Oct. 21 The branch, which is located on the Tonalea Middle School campus, provides a …
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15-year-old girl

East Valley PD probe leads to sex assault conviction

A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 32½ years in prison after being convicted of 10 counts involving the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl, police said. Halko Zangana’s Oct. 12 …
ADOT CONSTRUCTION

Drivers prepare: Weekend road work covers the Valley

Drivers throughout the Valley should prepare for weekend freeway restrictions from Friday night until Monday morning, state transportation officials said. Here’s what to expect from Oct. …
FILE - Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, sits beside defense attorney Kathryn Nester during a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on Jan. 16, 2026. (Bethany Baker/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)

Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need several years to prepare for trial

Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case. …
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Your new internet and mobile provider Spectrum says ‘hi!’

Spectrum is now the Internet, Mobile, and TV provider for former Cox customers in the Valley. “We’re now part of your community in all of the Phoenix metro area, and we couldn’t be more …
Golf ball-sized hail and powerful wind gusts battered northern and central Arizona, damaging homes and vehicles, toppling trees and prompting tornado watches for the first time in the state since October 2010, as forecasters warned of possible flash flooding. (Video by Armando Penaloza)

Colorado, Utah communities flood as yet more moisture saturates US Southwest

PHOENIX (AP) — More severe weather struck the Four Corners region Thursday, with flooding that swamped dozens of homes in Utah and led to evacuations of low-lying areas in Colorado, a day after …
Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board President Kristen Acton has requested a future work study session on block scheduling following questions from a community member about a possible change to high school class schedules.
Education

Agua Fria board president requests discussion of block scheduling after public concerns

A proposed shift to block scheduling in the Agua Fria Union High School District is raising questions about student achievement, classroom resources and how families are being included in the decision-making process.
The 32 Renewed Community Party will feature a balloon animal artist.
Neighbors

Free community party looks to connect ‘Sheaborhood’ neighbors, promote local businesses

“It’s about neighbors getting to know neighbors.” That’s how Block Watch Leader Louisa Ward described 32 Renewed’s upcoming Community Party, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Mercury Mine …
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chirwoman Kate Brophy McGee explain why she voted to deny a special use permit for Wranglers Roost near New River at its meeting on Oct. 21.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Special-use permit denied for facility near New River

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors denied a request for a special use permit for event venue rental for a business in New River at its meeting on Oct. 21.
The Arizona Court of Appeals decided a 10-year-old needed to be informed her biological father existed during a custody hearing
Legal

10-year-old denied rights in custody case choices, Arizona Appeals Court rules

PHOENIX — A 10-year-old child can’t be kept in the dark about who is her biological father and then not be given some say over whether his legal connection to her should be permanently severed, …
Gov. John C. Phillips was in office 1929-31.
Historic Preservation

Phoenix home of former Arizona Gov. John C. Phillips heads toward national historic designation

The former home of Arizona’s third governor took a step toward being placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission on Monday approved a …
Arizona Water

Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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2026 Preps football preview: Ironwood

Ironwood

Ironwood coach Tony Stillings did not have to say much to his current seniors in January, when they gathered for the first time after a 1-9 season in 2025. No one wanted another fall like that. …

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Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
For people shopping for a home in Arizona, safety is often part of the calculation before the moving truck ever arrives.
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Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

Former Alamo Draft House site in East Valley faces sale to satisfy $10M debt

The Majestic Gilbert 8 is still open but the property is going to auction, according to vizzda.com.

A Gilbert movie theater property operating as Majestic Gilbert 8 has been scheduled for a December trustee sale tied to a $10 million debt notice.

Neighbors

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raises over $100K

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised over $100,000 Sept. 27 for programs like the EVIT Foundation, Scottsdale Community Partners/Human Services, the Scottsdale Food Bank, Jobs for America, the City of Scottsdale youth development program, Scottsdale senior centers, the Together Pink Network, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the Vista del Camino Community Center.

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised more than $100,000, a new record for its annual Behind the Flames fundraiser, as supporters gathered at Mastro’s City Hall Sunday, Sept. 27, to recognize …

Ascension Lutheran Church gives $1.25M in grants

Ascension Lutheran Church is giving $1.25 million in grants before merging with North Scottsdale United Methodist Church to form Peace in the Desert Church.

Ascension Lutheran Church, a Scottsdale-area Lutheran congregation founded in 1952, is giving $1.25 million to 11 Valley nonprofits, the largest single act of community giving in the congregation’s …

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2hollis brings new album tour to Phoenix in March

2Hollis performs June 13, 2026, at the Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Singer and producer 2hollis will bring his upcoming international tour to Phoenix for a March 1, 2027, performance at Arizona Financial Theatre. The tour supports his new album, "Pirouette," scheduled for release Nov. 11.

West Valley songwriting contest crowns 3 winners

Placing first, second and third, respectively, at the 9th Annual Songwriters Contest in Glendale were, from left, Michelangelo Caggiano, Jerry Scarsbrook and Dianna Garbers.

Winners have emerged in the West Valley Country Music Association’s 9th Annual Songwriters Contest.

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Charles Edward Bobbitt, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bobbitt, Jr., died June 1, 2026, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born August 23, 1948, in Rainelle, West Virginia, Charlie was the son of Charles and Val-Gene …
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Carlton Jerry Wise

Carlton Jerry Wise of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away 10/13/2026 at the age of 83, Jerry was born September 7, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Pauline (Warner) and Carlton Wise. He is survived by his wife …
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Marie E. Conrad

Marie E. Conrad, age 99 of Sierra Winds Retirement Community, Peoria AZ passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 3, 1927, to John M. and Pearl …
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Helene Marie Summers

Helene Marie Summers (nee Tullio), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was surrounded by her daughter, Sharon Summers and grandchildren Ashley Wilson and Mark Bousman. Helene, …
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Pauline F. Nelson

Pauline F. Nelson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 25, 1937, in …
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