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Medical program additions at Arizona universities aims to help health care worker shortage
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Split federal appeals court rules in favor of Scottsdale PD in COVID case

A day of 2 prime ministers in Poland begins the delayed transition to a centrist, pro-EU government

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The national conservatives who have ruled Poland for eight years are expected to finally relinquish power this week to a centrist bloc led by political veteran Donald …

Biden's 2024 dilemma: US economy looks solid, but voters still not feeling it

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden goes into next year's election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it. Pollsters …

Much of Kenya falls into darkness in the third nationwide power blackout in 3 months

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A power blackout hit Kenya on Sunday evening, paralyzing large parts of the country, and the transport minister called for an investigation into “possible acts of sabotage …
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DEVELOPMENT

Chandler Council sorts out eminent domain wording

A few days before voting to authorize a plan to improve a downtown street, a Chandler city official sparked a lively discussion about a set of legal steps that likely won’t be a part of the …
ON STAGE

3 shows this week in Herberger ‘Lunch Time Theater’ in Phoenix

Three performances remain in the current Lunch Time Theater production of “Snow Queen” at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.
Immigration

Organizations help immigrants reunite with families from Mexico

PHOENIX – After 23 years of being apart, Elena Díaz, with tears flowing down her face, finally embraced her 74-year-old mother, Catalina Díaz. The last time the two saw each …
SERVICE

Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts council elects Phoenix attorney board chair

Susan Brichler Trujillo has been elected to a three-year term as chair of the board of directors for the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. GSACPC serves more than 10,000 girls in …

Smugglers are bringing migrants to a remote Arizona border crossing, overwhelming US agents

The U.S. Border Patrol says it is overwhelmed by a shift in human smuggling routes, with hundreds of migrants from faraway countries like Senegal, Bangladesh and China being dropped in a remote …
Government

State of the City address highlights Tempe advancements, challenges

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce hosted the 25th State of the City Dec. 8, with Mayor Corey Woods delivering an address covering the city’s accomplishments during the past year and its priorities …
NONPROFITS

T.W. Lewis Foundation donates $50,000 to these 5 Valley nonprofits

Five local nonprofits received donations from the T.W. Lewis Foundation.
Health Care

COVID-19 cases down from pandemic; so are vaccinations, worrying experts

WASHINGTON – The U.S. has entered a “new normal” for COVID-19, with lower but consistent levels of infection. But experts fear the new normal may include people skipping vaccines …

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Opinions: Highlighting Valley Voices & Encouraging Civility

Goncalves: Everyone should have right to opinions

I could not believe the arrogance and pompous opinion of Pam Wehbi in her letter “Enough with the misinformed opinions.”

Brainard: Beware of garage sale thieves

I just want to give a “Heads Up” to anyone having a Garage Sale in Sun City West.
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Farrior: Changing how we view Blackness

A bit of our fear around the discussion of race stems from how we view ourselves regarding the concept of Blackness. I say “concept” because we know that race is a social construct. It …

James: Fountain Hills’ town employees are impressive

I’m so impressed every time I listen to staff members report to the Town Council. The Town’s employees work hard to solve our problems on a shoestring budget. …
Paradise Valley Code Compliance Officer Tina Brindley (left) and Councilmember Anna Thomasson return a trash can after pick-up (Submitted photo)

Thomasson: My day with our TPV code enforcement officer

When Town of Paradise Valley code enforcement officer Tina Brindley rolled up to my house Monday morning at 7:30 a.m., I jumped in the town seal-emblazoned white truck (with the hand crank windows!) …

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LSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being outside of playoffs to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory. Daniels is the first Heisman winner to be part of a team team that failed to play for a conference championship since …

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No. 1 Arizona rolls past No. 23 Wisconsin 98-73 in first week in top spot

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 21 points, Caleb Love added 20, and No. 1 Arizona rolled to a 98-73 win over No. 23 Wisconsin on Saturday. The Wildcats — playing as …

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National sports
Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Minnesota Wild beat Seattle 3-0 to hand the Kraken their eighth straight loss. Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Joel …
Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys pulled even in the NFC East with their 15th consecutive home victory, 33-13 over the Philadelphia …
Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left with the third of the Winnipeg Jets’ four third-period goals in a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Winnipeg rallied after losing scoring leader …
Colton Sissons scored twice, Juuse Saros made 36 saves and the Nashville Predators held off the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Sunday night. Captain Roman Josi assisted on both goals to help Nashville …
Mika Zibanejad and Jimmy Vesey scored second-period goals, Jonathan Quick made 25 saves against his former team and the New York Rangers downed the Los Angeles Kings 4-1. The Kings lost their second …

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Spotlight Youth Theatre eill perform one more weekend's worth of shows to end its run of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr." before Christmas. The theater is at 10620 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale. …

As part of the spirit of the holidays, Fiesta Bowl Charities teamed up with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Fighter Country Foundation for its seventh annual Operation Santa to provide holiday cheer …
P.E.O. Chapter ER, Surprise, collected $1,045 in gift cards for the Victims Assistance Unit, Surprise Police Department, and Eve’s Place, Maricopa County, which provides safety and empowerment …
A recent Maricopa Association of Governments housing report focused on the rising prices of Surprise homes and rents is one of those that will get traction, Mayor Skip Hall said.
For the past six years members of the Sun City West Cyclists Club has been donating bikes to underprivileged kids to share the love of bikes and cycling.

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Phoenix

A 55-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle collision around 5:40 p.m. Dec. 9 near 41 st Street and Thomas Road, Phoenix police said. John Ybarra died at a hospital following the crash, …

A 16-year-old boy is dead following a shooting Saturday afternoon at a Phoenix apartment complex. Lucius Holman Jr. was found about 1:45 p.m. Dec. 9 with a least one gunshot wound at 4802 N. 19 …
A 52-year-old woman is in jail in connection with the death of 89-year-old husband, Phoenix police said. Police responded about 1:20 p.m. Dec. 8 to a call about an injured person in a home near …
A 40-year-old man was shot and died Friday night at a Thunderbird Road apartment complex, and Phoenix police are looking for help finding the killer. The shooting occurred about 10:15 p.m. Dec. …
A 30-year-old man is dead after being shot early Friday morning near 27 th and Missouri avenues, Phoenix police said. Detectives are investigating the shooting that killed Ray Sandfield, 30. …

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East Valley

Sidewalk improvements are scheduled Dec.18-28 along Broadway Avenue from Delaware Drive to Idaho Road. The work will result in intermittent lane closures to Broadway in both directions, …

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has selected Colin Diaz for its business leadership program designed to help participants address education and workforce challenges. Diaz, president and …
Chandler has been recognized as one of six cities nationally to receive the inaugural JustServe Global Cities Award. “This award recognizes the positive impact of volunteers and the …
Aqua-Aston Hospitality is hiring for several positions at its Tempe hotel, which is to open early next year, and will be interviewing applicants Tuesday, Dec. 12. The event will take place 10:30 …
Tempe Public Library’s writing and cover design contest celebrates its tenth year in 2024, giving participants an opportunity to demonstrate their talent with the chance to be published. …

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Valley business

Maple House is 4th Downtown Chandler place for restaurateur

Maple House, the fourth downtown Chandler establishement from restaurateur Gavin Jacobs, soft-opened in late November and is set to hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, Dec. 16 at its 198 W. Boston Street location.

Maple House, the fourth downtown Chandler establishment from restaurateur Gavin Jacobs, soft-opened in late November and is set to hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, Dec. 16 at its 198 W. …

The Great Greek celebrates grand opening in Scottsdale

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily for dine-in, pick-up and delivery. Catering is also available for large parties.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, which opened its doors at 9280 E. Via de Ventura, No. 103, in late October, is celebrating its official grand opening with an exclusive ribbon cutting with the …

Arby's proposed near Power and Germann roads in Gilbert

An Arby’s is proposed for land just west of the northwest corner of Power and Germann roads in Gilbert, according to commercial real-estate website vizzda.com.   The land was …

Scottsdale restaurant gives back to foster families

Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is partnering with The Foster Alliance.

Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, is partnering with The Foster Alliance to raise money for those who need it most. For every teppan dinner sold at the Scottsdale restaurant, …

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Neighbors

Arizona Community Foundation in Phoenix adds chief people officer to leadership team

Monica Brown will serve as the Arizona Community Foundation’s first chief people officer.

The first chief people officer at Arizona Community Foundation will begin Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Glendale Chamber, councilmember to honor first responders

A public safety appreciation event, dedicated to express gratitude for those who serve and protect Glendale, is coming to the West Valley.

Park University vice president learned early to make her own way

Yira Brimage is vice president of the Gilbert campus for Park University.

Yira Brimage holds the top leadership position for Park University’s Gilbert Campus and is a member of the University’s executive leadership team.  

Phoenix native serving at Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer School

Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Oetinger, a native of Phoenix, serves at Aviation Rescue Swimmer School.

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Things to do

Scottsdale venue to host luxury doghouse building competition

The 10th annual Design for Dogs event benefits Arizona Animal Welfare League.

Local architects, interior designers and home builders are imagining what it’s like to be in the doghouse as they create unique shelters for pups to auction during the 10th annual Design for …

Organizers postpone Dec. 9 chili championship in Tempe

The first Tempe Veterans Chili Championship scheduled for Saturday,  Dec. 9, has been posponed. Organizers said they are working on another date for the event that is designed to help …

Downtown Peoria to host AZ Tamale Festival

The AZ Tamale Festival will take place in Historic Downtown Peoria this weekend.

Riparian After Dark returns to Gilbert

Riparian After Dark features Christmas light displays around the preserve's trails.

Gilbert will again light up the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for the annual Riparian After Dark holiday event.   Attendees can stroll around the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways that …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Linda Ann Patton

PATTON, Linda Ann “Lyn” (nee Batche), 86, formerly of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away November 17, 2023 at home in Virginia Beach VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and …

Linda Anne Adamo

Linda A. Adamo originally from Brooklyn, NY but resided in Sun City West, AZ went to walk with the angels on November 29, 2023. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 76 …

Virginia Ellen Bravos

Virginia Ellen Bravos (Ginny), 97, of Sun City Arizona passed away on November 15th, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, PA in 1926 and raised in Millersville, PA. She was a registered nurse. She …

Ray Larson

The son of Alfred and Violet Larson (formerly of Mt. Vernon & the MVHS class of ‘66). Ray passed on to eternal life on November 17, 2023 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 50 …

Lois May Gentry

Lois, 91, of Sun City West, Arizona, formerly of Peoria IL, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at White Dove Assisted Living in Peoria Arizona. Lois was born on May 5, 1932 in Bartonville IL, …

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Nation

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street hits 2023 high

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street reached a 20-month high ahead of a week that includes essential U.S. inflation data and a final rate decision of the year by the Federal Reserve. Benchmarks …

Catholic priest in Nebraska dies after attack in church

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Catholic priest in a small Nebraska community died Sunday after being attacked in a church rectory, authorities said. The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted “during an …

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in Hayao Miyazaki's decades-spanning career, the 82-year-old Japanese anime master is No. 1 at the North American box office. Miyazaki's latest enchantment, …

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers cleaned up Sunday from severe weekend storms and tornadoes that killed six people and sent more to the hospital while …

The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It's irked some other nations at COP28

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the …

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World

Explosions heard in Kyiv in possible air attack; no word on damage or casualties

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A series of loud explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital early Monday followed by air raid sirens. There was no immediate word on the origin of the explosions, but they …

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in Hong Kong election after rules shut out pro-democracy candidates

HONG KONG (AP) — Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy …

Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan

Divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission. The Air Force CV-22 Osprey …

Guyana agreed to talks with Venezuela over territorial dispute under pressure from Brazil, others

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating …

Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf

HELSINKI (AP) — The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they …

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Entertainment
FILE - Event signage appears above the red carpet at the annual Golden Globe Awards, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The Golden Globe nominations are coming. Here's everything you need to know

After scandal and several troubled years, the Golden Globes are ready for a comeback. The re-vamped group, now a for-profit endeavor with a larger and more diverse voting body, is announcing …
This image released by A24 shows Sandra H&uuml;ller in a scene from &quot;The Zone of Interest.&quot; (A24 via AP)

'The Zone of Interest' named best film of the year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association

Jonathan Glazer’s chilling Auschwitz-set drama, “The Zone of Interest,” has been named best movie of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The critics group announced its picks …
FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump stand on vehicles and the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Jason Donner, a former Fox News producer says in a lawsuit filed Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, he was targeted and fired for pushing back against false claims about the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Donner said he was part of a &ldquo;purge&rdquo; of employees who refused to report information that would please Trump and his supporters. Donner was inside the Capitol during the riot and pressed his complaints about the networks coverage for months(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Fox News pushes back against reporter's suit claiming he was fired for challenging Jan. 6 coverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fox News pushed back Friday against a former reporter’s lawsuit saying he was targeted and fired for challenging false claims about the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, …
Jonathan Majors, left, returns to court after a lunch break in his domestic assault trial, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Jonathan Majors begged accuser to avoid hospital, warning of possible 'investigation,' messages show

The actor Jonathan Majors once begged his former girlfriend not to seek medical attention following an incident that left her with a head injury, according to messages read in court on Friday. The …
FILE - Actor Gerard Depardieu attends the premiere of the movie &quot;Tour de France&quot; in Paris, France, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. French actor Gerard Depardieu's behavior came under scrutiny in France after a new documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures towards women, as new sexual misconduct accusations emerged against him. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women has come under scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North …

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