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Intel, local firms make donation for school students
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‘Like a frying pan’: Extreme heat overwhelms Phoenix’s unhoused community
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Experts: Slight 2022 Arizona health insurance gains likely to vanish in 2023
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Phoenix adopts new short-term rental policy, but wishes state would give cities more control
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Phoenix has driest monsoon since 1895 - at least
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Paradise Valley proclaims September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 2023 is proclaimed as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner of the Town of Paradise Valley. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths of women in …
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Former Commissioner Campbell’s service acknowledged

Thomas G. Campbell has been recognized by Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner of the Town of Paradise Valley for his 23 years of dedication and commitment as a member of the Paradise Valley Planning Commission, …

Montana is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that favored youth plaintiffs

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The office of Montana’s Republican attorney general is appealing a landmark climate change ruling that said state agencies aren't doing enough to protect 16 young plaintiffs …
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Keeping Arizona seniors connected to low cost internet

As more Americans  than ever become seniors, keeping them connected to their families and communities becomes a critical challenge. As of 2020, the nation had nearly 56 million older adults. …
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FIRST RESPONDERS

Suspect booked for murder in Sunday slaying: Phoenix police

A 41-year-old man is in jail charged with the shooting death of another man early Sunday morning in Phoenix, police said. Eric Norwood faces first-degree murder and other felony charges in the …
THINGS TO DO

Free ‘green living’ irrigation workshop coming to Glendale

A free workshop, “Irrigation System Basics,” is coming to Glendale as part of the city’s Green Living Series.

Massage Envy Announces Scholarship Sweepstakes Winners

Eight monthly winners to receive $2,500 scholarship to attend massage school of their choiceSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Envy, a national leader in massage and skincare …
GALLERY

Del Sol Gallery hosts galas

The del Sol Gallery, 13815 W. Camino del Sol, in Sun City West hosts an evening of art the first Friday of every month.

Alignment Healthcare Introduces Diverse 2024 Medicare Advantage Portfolio to Address Clinical ...

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC), a tech-enabled Medicare Advantage (MA) company, announced more than 50 Alignment Health Plan options that …
Education

Laveen school district gearing up for growth

The growth of the Laveen area of Phoenix is not limited to housing and commercial developments but the school district as well. With a budget of up to $110 million, the Laveen Elementary School …
NEW BUSINESS

Scheels opening draws thousands to Chandler mall

Thousands of people came to the opening of one of the Valley's newest and largest sporting goods stores Saturday at the Chandler Fashion Center. Scheels officially opened its first Arizona store …
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Lesko, Biggs among Arizona House members voting against bill to avert shutdown

WASHINGTON  - The threat of a federal government shutdown  lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after …

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Backer: Trump worked for the people

I’m not sure why you chose to use a pen name but regardless, I think you have missed the reasons why people defend President Trump against your apparent wishes. Just to name a few (because …

Friedman: Sun City West Foundation offers help to those in need

Are you trying to decide which bill to pay, or perhaps having to choose between purchasing groceries or medicine? If you find yourself in that situation, the Community Fund of Sun City West is here …

Novess: Plenty of differences between presidents

This is to response to Brian Reilly’s letter that ran Sept. 21, 2023. For first time in the history of the United States, the 45th President of the United States would not accept the peaceful …

Long: Trump cared for the people

I was very disappointed that you published such a biased article with no back up to support the claims. It appears the person that wrote the article did not have the courage to put their name on the …

Scheuffele: Guests should not be of concern for RCSCW

So, almost ever year we go through the same things of fees and people getting into Recreation Centers of Sun City West property for free. Why are we so worried about it? We all have family and …

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West Valley

The Desert Garden Club of Sun City West will host a plant sale 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 7.

The Desert Garden Club of Sun City West will host a plant sale.
The Sun City Fire District Board went on record during its Tuesday meeting saying it is aware a group of synthetic chemicals are potentially cancer causing and could be an issue for firefighters. …
The Peoria Fire-Medical Department had two suicides in 2022.
George Van De Langeryt is a decorated disabled veteran, who has been fighting for veteran causes in the Surprise area for more than 15 years.

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Phoenix

A 21-year-old man has been hospitalized following a Mesa police pursuit that extended into Tempe and ended with two collisions, authorities said. Mesa police officers were dispatched about 11 …

A man committed suicide near 21 st and Glenrosa avenues Friday night during a Phoenix police investigation into the homicide of a 31-year-old woman, authorities said. A shooting occurred about 9 …
PHOENIX – Turf Paradise is back in the saddle. Ten days after announcing live racing would cease at Turf Paradise, and therefore off-track betting sites would shut down as well, the track …
A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car Thursday night near 19th Avenue and Indian School Road, Phoenix police said. A witness said the motorcyclist was riding south on 19 th Avenue and, …
PHOENIX — “An elderly woman walked out of the house, with no water, no phone and she decided she was going to go hiking in the brutal summer heat. And she didn’t come home. Hours …

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East Valley

Peralta Vista, 526 N. Ellsworth Road in Mesa, is a community that provides rental homes designed to save energy and have a minimal effect on the environment, according to a release from Mark-Taylor …

Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Road in Mesa, will open Oct. 6 and run through Halloween. Prices for the haunted house events start at $24.95 per person and prices for the drive …
The look and landscaping for a proposed Outlaw Trucking retail development south of Main Street and east of Higley Road are to discussed at an October meeting of the Mesa Design Review Board. An …
Shannon Hrimnak of Mesa is releasing the next book in the Resurrected Heart Series. “Uncover what happens when Mike Crenshaw returns home to New Zealand after 10 years and discovers the …
Crayola’s Screamin’ Green Hauntoween runs through Oct. 31 at Chandler Fashion Center. Inside Crayola Experience Chandler, there will be photo-ops, mask making and more. The mall …

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McCaffrey scores 4 TDs to lead the 49ers past the Cardinals 35-16

Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Arizona Cardinals 35-16. McCaffrey gained 177 yards from …

Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up.

Tyrone Taylor homered and Adrian Houser pitched five sharp innings as the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 in their final playoff tune-up. After wrapping up their third …

Astros beat Diamondbacks 8-1 to earn third straight AL West title

The Houston Astros rallied to clinch their third straight AL West title, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 behind Christian Javier’s six strong innings and Alex Bregman’s two-run homer. …

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Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

Alex Ovechkin is back at age 38 for another season with the Washington Capitals. He needs 73 goals to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. Washington’s …

Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York

The Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he can not be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month. Porter was arrested after an alleged attack on …

Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

A long-awaited shakeup of the Atlantic Division's traditional pecking order might finally be approaching with young, retooled teams such as Buffalo and Ottawa finally appearing set to contend. The …

Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

The Detroit Red Wings might finally have enough talent to end a seven-year postseason drought, which matches their longest in franchise history. Detroit didn't make the playoffs from 1971 to 1977. …

Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

The Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers have one goal this season. It's obvious. A team that played for the Stanley Cup last spring wants another shot at hockey's biggest prize. It's not …

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia's most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday, …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — A proposed wind energy project off New Jersey would be among the farthest from land on the East Coast, the New York-based development company said Monday. Attentive …
Louis Vuitton dazzled Paris as the latest collection from women's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière swirled epochs and emotions. A burst of harlequin vibrancy met ’70s nostalgia, such as …
The cannabis company Tilray expanded its position in the craft brew industry, completing the acquisition of eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch that it had announced over the summer. Included …
Manager Bob Melvin’s job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement that the current leadership team “continues to have my full …
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Valley business

Black Rock Coffee Bar ready for Gilbert opening

Black Rock Coffee Bar is scheduled to open Oct. 6 in Gilbert. The new store is at 1694 East Riggs Road at the intersection of Val Vista. The 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store …

Nonprofit, corporate partners put injured Army veteran into new home

Nonprofit Helping a Hero, Bass Pro Shops and homebuilder Lennar welcomed retired Army Staff Sgt. Brent Bretz   on Sept. 28 to a brand-new home adapted to make daily life easier for the …

Pet store with Phoenix, Scottsdale locations facing sexual harassment, discrimination charges

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges in a lawsuit filed Friday that Bark If You’re Dirty, a Valley pet store with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, violated federal civil rights laws.

Job fair with 50+ employers coming to Buckeye

The city of Buckeye has teamed up with dozens of area businesses for a Reduce the Commute Job Fair.

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Neighbors

Local veteran celebrates 90th birthday before Honor Flight to D.C.

The Anasazi Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution provided breakfast and lunch to the honorees of the latest Honor Flight.

Goodwill raises $285K in Phoenix to support employment programs

Annual Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona fundraising event brings in more than $285,000.

Meet Owen – Teen ready for creative forever family

Owen’s goofy, fun-loving personality immediately grabs anyone he meets. The 14-year-old enjoys talking with everyone about just about anything.

West Valley Women’s Networking Group to honor Glendale YWCA CEO

The CEO for YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix in Glendale will be honored as the West Valley Women’s Networking Group’s Woman of the Year.

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Date set for 16th San Tan Valley Quarterly BBQ

The San Tan Valley Quarterly BBQ will take place 4-8 p.m. Oct. 21 at 27382 N. Dolores Place, San Tan Valley.   Neal Carter, the event's host, said this month’s barbecue is the …

'Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey' comes to Mesa stage

The Southwest Shakespeare Company will present "Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey" to  the Mesa Arts Center stage next month. Debra Ann Byrd's one-woman show will be performed Nov. …

Escape room challenge coming to Tempe

Escapology is coming to Tempe Marketplace with new a new feature that allows youngsters to play detectives in a room designed just for them. The business provides customers with rooms where they …

Tickets for October Peoria Film Festival on sale now

The Peoria Film Festival will return to the West Valley for its fifth year in October.

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Obituaries & Memorials

John Collin Patton

John Collin Patton, 80, of Sun City, Arizona, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on September 20, 2023. John was born on July 14th, 1943 to Mary Jane Patton & John …

Ronald D. Smith

Ronald Dale Smith, 75, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on September 24th, 2023. Born in Paris, Illinois in 1948, he graduated from Tuscola High School in 1966, joined the Air Force, and fought in …

Mary June Mitchell-Kubiak

Mary j Mitchell Kubiak, 81 of Lower Burrell Pa. was called home to the Lord after a long struggle with dementia September 14th at her home in Apache Junction Arizona. Viewing and memorial will be …

Sue Brooks

Sue Brooks of Sun City, AZ - 3/24/39 – 7/14/23. Contact Leonard Wiest, 10302 W. Mountain View Rd. Sun City, AZ 85351. 425-252-7063

Earl J. Black

Earl passed peacefully at home with family. He was born the eldest of 5 children in Limington Maine where he grew up and graduated High School. He married Rita Gerrish July 3, 1952, and was married …

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All Oneboard electric skateboards are under recall after 4 deaths and serious injury reports

All models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are under recall after at least four deaths and multiple injuries were reported in recent years, federal regulators say. The 300,000 …

Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world's oldest skydiver

A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after making a tandem jump Sunday and landing 13,500 feet later at a northern Illinois airport. The Chicago …

Where are the homes? Glaring need for housing construction underlined by Century 21 CEO

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The highest mortgage rates in more than two decades are keeping many prospective homebuyers out of the market and discouraging homeowners who locked in ultra-low rates from …

Tesla 3Q sales rise 27% but fall short of analysts' estimates due to price cuts and factory downtime

Tesla's summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk's car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as …

US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs

U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a post-sex morning after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases. The …

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World

Clergy abuse survivors propose new 'zero tolerance' law following outcry over Vatican appointment

ROME (AP) — Clergy sexual abuse survivors on Monday unveiled a proposed new church law calling for the permanent removal of abusive priests and superiors who covered for them, as they stepped up …

Slovakia's president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s president on Monday asked the leader of the winning party in the country’s parliamentary election to try to form a coalition government. Populist …

Serbia says it has reduced army presence near Kosovo after US expressed concern over troop buildup

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The Serbian army has cut the number of troops stationed on the border with Kosovo by nearly half, top Serbian military officials said on Monday, denying U.S. and other …

Work starts on turning Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria into a police station

BRAUNAU AM INN, Austria (AP) — Work started Monday on turning the house in Austria where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 into a police station, a project meant to make it unattractive as a site of …

Armenian exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh ebbs as Azerbaijan moves to reaffirm control

The last bus carrying ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh has left the region, completing a weeklong grueling exodus in which more than 80% of its residents have fled after Azerbaijan reclaimed …

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Entertainment
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Coldplay brings empathy — and Selena Gomez — to the band's 2023 North American tour finale

In 2023, a Coldplay concert opens like a triumphant finale. LED wristbands flash, confetti canons are set to overdrive, a singalong of 68,000 voices repeat “You’ve got a higher power,” to match …
FILE - A display panel advertises tickets for a Powerball drawing at a convenience store, Nov. 7, 2022, in Renfrew, Pa. An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The prize on the line Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 has grown so massive because there have been 32 consecutive drawings since someone won the jackpot. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches. The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery …
FILE - Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. Beyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday night, Sept 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Beyoncé, like Taylor, is heading to movie theaters with a new film

NEW YORK (AP) — A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday. The film adds …
People look at Vincent Van Gogh's oil on canvas painting, Self-portrait, 1889, during the press day of the "Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: The Final Months" exhibition at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. The exhibition opens for the public from Oct. 3, 2023 to Feb. 4, 2024. The new Van Gogh exhibition concentrated on the two months before his death at age 37 on July 29, 1890, is both extraordinary and extraordinarily painful — because this brief period was one of the artist's most productive but was also his last. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

New Van Gogh show in Paris focuses on artist's extraordinarily productive and tragic final months

PARIS (AP) — Planted in a field, Vincent van Gogh painted furiously, bending the thick oils, riotous yellows and sumptuous blues to his will. The resulting masterpiece, “Wheatfield with Crows,” …
President of Johnny & Associates Noriyuki Higashiyama, center right, and President of the agency's subsidiary Johnnys' Island Yoshihiko Inohara, center left, with lawyers Masayuki Yamada, left, and Hiroshi Kimeda attend a news conference in Tokyo Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The Japanese entertainment company that has acknowledged its founder sexually assaulted hundreds of boys took a new name Monday, Smile-Up, vowing to focus on compensation for the victims. (Kyodo News via AP)

Johnny's becomes Smile-Up. Japanese music company hit with sex abuse scandal takes on a new name

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese entertainment company that has acknowledged its founder sexually assaulted hundreds of boys over the span of half a century, took a new name on Monday: Smile-Up. It also …

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