S'edav Va'aki Museum
Phoenix renames Pueblo Grande Museum
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Tempe police make arrests in shooting death of 5-year-old
CLIMATE
Former U.N. climate adviser Ansari pushes for climate action and sustainable energy
Development
Home addition may encroach in setback area, Mesa board says
Women-led organizations at odds for the fight of women’s rights
VIRTUAL MEETINGS

Help plan Tempe's tomorrow

The latest in a series of public meetings to discuss a 30-year vision for Tempe will be Monday. Two meetings will take place virtually at noon and 6 p.m. Monday, March 27, giving participants …

Israeli defense minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister became the first ally in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition to break ranks on Saturday as he called for an immediate halt to the far-right …
Health care

Dignity Health East Valley adds graduate medical education programs

Dignity Health announced the creation of graduate medical education programs to meet the health care needs of the East Valley community
Valley & State
HOUSING

New affordable housing development under way in Glendale

An innovative way to combat the double-punch of low housing inventory plus unaffordable homes is officially in Glendale.
Public safety

Gilbert police looking for victims of karate instructor after arrest

The Gilbert Police Department is  seeking  to see if there are  additional victims of a Gilbert man accused of having sexual conduct  with a minor through a local martial arts …
GOVERNMENT

Hobbs to veto food tax legislation

PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is going to veto legislation to block cities and towns from taxing groceries.
BETSY ROSS FLAG

Tempe Democratic lawmaker: ‘All flags matter;’ Scottsdale GOP legislators agree but…

PHOENIX - State lawmakers have decided that some flags matter more than other flags; however, a Tempe lawmaker wants every flag to be allowed regardless of HOA restrictions. On a party-line vote …
Women’s History Month

For Phoenix artist Nancy Kravetz, 85, age is but a broad brush stroke

As local artist Nancy Kravetz exhibits a lifetime of her work for “Sunshine in the Garden,” on display through March 31 at Mountain Shadow Art Gallery, she recalls an ever-changing, evolving color palette over time.
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH

Coyote injures 2 toddlers in Scottsdale, search for animal continues

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is searching for a coyote that injured two toddlers in Scottsdale. Department officials said they are asking for the public’s help to find the coyote. …

Phoenix officer shot but expected to survive, police say

Law enforcement authorities in Arizona say a police officer was shot and wounded Friday morning near a Phoenix neighborhood. The Phoenix Police Department hasn't identified the officer but said she …
TRANSPORTATION

ADOT closes sections of I-17, US 60 this weekend for pavement work

Drivers should plan for road closures this weekend along US 60 and Interstate 17 for work on the Broadway Curve and pavement improvement projects, state transportation officials said. The …

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Opinions: Highlighting Valley Voices & Encouraging Civility
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Vasquez: Weatherization can slash energy bills for seniors

It’s been an unusually cold winter in Arizona, and seniors and low-income families are the most impacted by the low temperatures and freeze warnings.
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Patterson: Border crisis leaves everyone confused

Nobody seems to know what to do about our illegal immigration crisis.

Speak Up: Mental health, PUSD transgender issues

A compilation of thoughts from stories on YourValley.net

Fimmel: Mastering a plan for the future in Sun City

Survey data is rolling in. While we realize the tool was less than perfect, the survey still gathered, for the first time in 20 years, data that will be useful for mapping the future of Sun City and the membership of the Recreation Centers of Sun City.
Warmer temperatures bring scorpions out of hiding, as they look for shade, water and other insects to eat.

3 summer critters to be on the lookout for

The hot Arizona climate and landscape mean summer bugs are plentiful. And if not dealt with appropriately, they can be a real nuisance.

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West Valley

Crossroads Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center located at 6750 W. Peoria Ave., has been sold for $14.75 million.

The first full hospital campus in Surprise does not appear to have many hurdles to construction, although it remains early in its design stage. During its April 4 meeting, the Surprise City …
The Agua Fria Union High School District has been working with community, families, faculty and law enforcement to increase security and safety measures for all five high schools across Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Waddell and Litchfield.
Acting City Attorney Emily Jurmu is now the official city attorney for the city of Peoria.
The city of Surprise has released the policies and procedures for the Bases and Brews Music Fest, which kicks off today at Mark Coronado Park.

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Phoenix

If your mental state has made it difficult to do well at work or school, you’re not alone. It is estimated about one in five U.S. adults suffers from a diagnosable disorder in a given year. …

Sojourner Center celebrated the groundbreaking of its pet companion shelter expansion project on March 10 with Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari, Councilmember Carlos Garcia and representatives from …
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels announced its Comfort and Care Center Open House.
Sagewood, a life plan community in Phoenix, has promoted Michael Dobbs to marketing director. Dobbs, who had been working as director of community life services, joined Sagewood in 2019 and in his …
PHOENIX — One of Arizona’s largest free outdoor expos returns this weekend, offering family fishing, archery, shooting, off-highway vehicles, water sports, wildlife presentations and more than 150 exhibitors.

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East Valley

Commercial building permits issued Feb. 16-22 in Mesa are, according to the city’s website (by address, date issued, description, value, type of work and contractor or applicant): • …

Residents in Florence and the surrounding area will be facing a new traffic snag next week.The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for nighttime alternating lane …
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley has announced the sixth annual Renee Parsons Girls Leadership & Excellence Award recipients. Established by Scottsdale resident, businesswoman and …
Paradise Valley Town Council discussed project details for the first time on Smoke Tree Resort as it’s now officially in the process of redevelopment since closing down and recent acquisition …
The Phoenix Women’s Division of American Friends of Magen David Adom is hosting a Leadership Tea in Scottsdale on Sunday, April 23. The event features Lizzy Savetsky, a social media fashion …

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Valley sports
Local sports

Ohtani returns to Angels camp, fans 8 in minor league game

It was back to business as usual for Shohei Ohtani on Friday. The two-way star returned to Los Angeles Angels camp after his MVP performance in the World Baseball Classic. Three days after striking …

NL West Preview: Padres eager to take title from Dodgers

The San Diego Padres sure don’t feel like little brother anymore to the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres are poised to make a run at the NL West title as well as a World Series crown that has …

Marchand breaks his NCAA record at men's swim championships

Arizona State’s Leon Marchand broke his NCAA record in the 200-yard IM at the NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships. Marchand smashed his previous record by 1.3 seconds with a time of …

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Knappe leads in South Africa ahead of final round

Alexander Knappe overtook fellow German Nick Bachem and will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Jonsson Workwear Open and have a chance at his first European tour title. Knappe moved to …

Scheffler, McIlroy survive scares to advance in Match Play

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are moving into the quarterfinals of the Dell Match Play. It sure wasn't easy. Scheffler was 3 down with five holes to play when he rallied to beat J.T. Poston with …

Former F1 champs Raikkonen and Button race NASCAR at COTA

NASCAR's first road course race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas feature two former Formula One champions. Kimi Raikkonen won the F1 championship in 2007 and Jenson Button won …

Maryland Madness: Miller leads Maryland to Elite Eight

Diamond Miller scored 14 of her 18 points in the final two quarters as second-seeded Maryland beat depleted Notre Dame 76-59 and reached the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years. The Terps …

Miami's mad March sees men, women programs in Elite 8

Miami is putting its reputation as a football school on the back burner. Basketball is now front and The men's and women's teams in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight. The ninth-seeded men meet No. 2 …

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The last living Czech pilot who fought the Nazis while serving with Britain’s Royal Air Force during World War II has died at age 100. A community center for war veterans in the Czech Republic city …

Hungary's foreign minister says the West’s steady criticism of his country on democratic and cultural issues makes the right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, …
Cincinnati has hired former Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather as its new women’s basketball coach. She starred for the Bearcats from 1997 to 2001, when she helped them reach four consecutive …
New Mexico State has hired longtime Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten to try to restore a program that was shut down in the middle of the season after one player was involved in a fatal shooting and …
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban government is trying to take charge of more Afghan embassies abroad, a spokesman said Saturday, amid their continued international isolation because of restrictions on …
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Valley business

Attorney Zora Manjencich joins Scottsdale law firm

Radix Law welcomes its newest partner Zora Manjencich to the firm. Manjencich joins Radix following eight years with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office where she served in various …

Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles to open new location in Glendale

Southern-style chicken and waffles is coming to Glendale.

Scottsdale estate listed for $4.9 million in Silverleaf neighborhood

A Scottsdale home has been put up for sale for $4.9 million by Coldwell Banker Realty. The home, at 10234 E. Journey Lane, in Scottsdale, sits on an approximately three-quarter-acre lot and is …

Fast-growing pool cleaning company includes Chandler franchise

Pool Scouts President Michael Wagner said franchisees Preston and Heather Gilbert have grown the Chandler franchise from zero accounts when they started in 2021 to more than 200 today. (Courtesy of …

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Neighbors

Gilbert looking for service projects for volunteers

The town of Gilbert is looking for potential service projects for its next Day of Service on April 15, especially from seniors who may need some extra help.   Projects can include assistance …

Meet the artist in Surprise: Sarah Simmerman

From her studio in Surprise, Sarah Simmerman has honed her abstract style, built from years of practicing art in a variety of styles and mediums. Her original abstract paintings can be seen in …

Free prom clothes in Glendale for students in need

With prom season around the corner, The Prom Closet is opening soon to help students celebrate.

Free dental care for veterans coming to Glendale

Military veterans unable to afford dental care will have the opportunity for free treatment in Glendale.

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Things to do

Scottsdale hosts first-ever ‘Ride to Read’ event

Scottsdale Public Library and the city’s transportation and street department invites the public to celebrate Bike Month with a new event, Ride to Read. The two-mile family-friendly bike …

AU volleyball season to be played this fall at Bell Bank Park in Mesa

Bell Bank Park, 6321 S. Ellsworth Road in Mesa, will host the third championship season of Athletes Unlimited professional women’s volleyball in October and November. Featuring 44 of the …

‘The Secret Garden’ children’s story performed in April in Mesa

Places! Productions will bring to life the mystical, magical garden from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved children’s story with “The Secret Garden,” performing April 6-8 at …

Theater Works announces 2023-24 productions

Theater Works has announced a new season of mainstage and Youth Works productions featuring musicals, dramas, family favorites, a holiday mainstay hit, large-scale productions, and more.

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Obituaries & Memorials

George William Betebenner

George William Betebenner, 91, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, Arizona. George was born in Boise, Idaho on November 17, 1931, to …

Jon P Miller

Jon Parker Miller, 78, passed away at home on March 18, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on March 27, 1944, he was the son of Shelby and Arvonne Miller and Donald …

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Baile

Miss Sandra Lee "Sandy" Baile, age 83 went home to be her Lord and Savior at 9:49am on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1940. She …

Bettylee Mayberry Andrews

Bettylee Mayberry Andrews, of Sun City, joined her husband David, parents William Lloyd and Vera Belle Mayberry, sons Brian and Timmy, and sister Beverly Miller with the Lord on December 13, 2022. …

Miss Sandra Lee “Sandy” Baile

Miss Sandra, age 83, went home to be her Lord and Savior at 9:49 A.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1940. She was the daughter of the …

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Nation

Biden's TikTok, oil moves test the loyalty of young voters

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters. And that's a group that's largely been in …

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of …

Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder who set the breakneck pace of progress in the digital age with a simple 1965 prediction of how quickly engineers would boost the …

'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power

The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth. In recent years South Africa’s power generation has become so …

Renamed Horseshoe to host Poker World Series on Vegas Strip

A name paired with poker and Las Vegas lore now has a place on the neon-lit Strip. Caesars Entertainment on Friday marked the rebranding of its Bally's Las Vegas as the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & …

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World

Ukraine says battle for Bakhmut is 'stabilizing'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The top commander of Ukraine's military said Saturday that his forces are pushing back against Russian troops in the long and grinding battle for the town of Bakhmut, and …

Iran-backed fighters on alert in east Syria after US strikes

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran-backed fighters were on alert in eastern Syria on Saturday, a day afte r U.S. forces launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites in the war-torn country, opposition activists said. …

Pope expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims

Pope Francis has updated a 2019 church law aimed at holding senior churchmen accountable for covering up cases of sex abuse. He has expanded the norms to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirmed …

India's Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he was being targeted because he has raised serious …

Berlin vote could turbocharge German capital's climate plans

BERLIN (AP) — Voters in Berlin go to the polls this weekend to decide on a proposal that would force the city government to drastically ramp up the German capital’s climate goals. Sunday's …

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Entertainment
This booking image provided by Adams County, Illl., administration, shows Timothy Bliefnick of Quincy, Ill., who has been charged charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, Rebecca Bliefnick. Bliefnick, 39, who once appeared on an episode of the television game show "Family Feud", pleaded not guilty Friday afternoon, March 24, 2023, at his arraignment in Adams County Circuit Court in Quincy, Ill. (Adams County, Illl., Administration via AP)

Former 'Family Feud' contestant charged in wife's slaying

A former contestant on the long-running television game show “Family Feud” has been charged with first-degree murder and home invasion in the slaying of his estranged wife in western Illinois. …
FILE - Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 27, 2017. Witherspoon and her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, have announced they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth announce plans to divorce

Reese Witherspoon and her husband say they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. Witherspoon and her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, announced their breakup Friday in a joint statement …
FILE - German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speak during a press conference in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" after their bilateral summit in Florence, Italy, Jan. 23, 2015. A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that included Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Principal resigns after complaints on 'David' statue nudity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida charter school principal has been forced to resign after a parent complained sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a lesson on Renaissance art that …
In this Sept. 2019 photo, Darcelle XV, performs in Portland, Ore. Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle, has died of natural causes in Portland, Ore, on Thursday, March 24, 2023. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP)

Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. Cole was 92. Darcelle was crowned the world’s oldest …

With eye on British Museum, Greece welcomes back ancient art

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Friday welcomed the return of ancient artifacts from the Acropolis, furthering a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken …

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