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Judges sentence Mesa couple, Phoenix and Peoria men in COVID-19 loan fraud
Four Arizonans – a Mesa wife and husband and two men from Peoria and Phoenix – will spend years behind bars after being sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars from the … more
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Capitol Media Services recently reported dozens of agencies throughout Arizona received shares of earmarked funding included in the state budget bill, signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs in mid-May. The budget earmarked about $50 million for special uses. The earmarks include $750,000 for the Chandler, Tucson and Mesa police departments for a pepper ball pilot program. There is also $2 million in the bill for “Chandler Police Department support.”
Chandler Police benefit from more than $2.75M in state budget
Capitol Media Services recently reported dozens of agencies throughout Arizona received shares of earmarked funding included in the state budget bill, signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs in mid-May. … more
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2024 Flower Girls chosen for The Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors announced 42 high school seniors have accepted invitations to be honored as 2024 Flower Girls. These young women will participate in events throughout the school year, … more
Make-A-Wish Arizona adds new board chair, three Board of Directors members
Make-A-Wish Arizona has appointed Kyle Pottinger from the Phoenix Suns as its incoming board chair, as well as three new leaders to its Board of Directors, totaling 35 individuals. Make-A-Wish … more
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STARS founder Mary King hugging a participant at the organization’s 50th anniversary.
Scottsdale’s STARS celebrates 50th anniversary
STARS, a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities, celebrated its 50th anniversary Fiesta with an event that brought together the community, … more
Conceptual rendering of “Big Sister” guestroom building.
Scottsdale Plaza Resort redevelopment is approved
Paradise Valley Town Council has unanimously approved the intermediate special use permit for redevelopment of Scottsdale Plaza Resort. The council voted yes 5-0 on June 8 with Council Members … more
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State heads to drawing board for Riggs Road, SR 347 interchange upgrade
The state is looking for ideas to improve the Riggs Road traffic interchanges at State Route 347. The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a study on traffic flow and safety in the … more
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The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for 39-year-old Arizona City man, James Ibach, in connection with a sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children investigation.
Pinal Sheriff’s office continues search for suspect in sex crimes case
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a 39-year-old man in connection with a sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children investigation. PCSO has obtained … more
Queen Creek Police say Raul Perez Ochoa allegedly committed sexual offenses while working as a massage therapist.
Queen Creek police to recommend charges in alleged sex crime
The Queen Creek Police Department will be submitting charges in conjunction with the arrest of a man who allegedly committed sexual offenses while working as a massage therapist in Queen Creek. … more
The Junior Achievement of Arizona raised nearly $100,000. The money will go to fund financial literacy as well as entrepreneurial and career readiness for 3,000 students.
Scottsdale’s Junior Achievement of Arizona raises nearly $100,000
Junior Achievement of Arizona welcomed local families, along with top executives and employees from leading Arizona companies, at the 2023 Junior Achievement Open Golf Tournament on May 19. Over … more
Salt River Tubing is open 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends. The 16th Annual Salt River Pirates event is Saturday, June 10.
16th Annual Salt River Pirates event Saturday at Salt River Tubing
The 16th Annual Salt River Pirates event is Saturday, June 10, at Salt River Tubing. Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week, weather and water-flow conditions … more
Four Arizona residents were sentenced to prison for schemes to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars through a federal loan program.
4 Arizona residents sentenced for PPP fraud
Four Arizona residents were sentenced to prison terms in connection with their schemes to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal loan initiative … more
Cobblestone Carwash and Gravity Coffee will be located at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Road and Hunt Highway in Queen Creek.
Car wash, coffee shop development approved by Queen Creek Council
A site plan and conditional use permit to build a car wash and a drive-thru coffee shop on less than 3 acres of land at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Road and Hunt Highway was approved by the … more
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The expanded Pecan Lake Entertainment center will include FlowRider with a surfing simulator and wading pool.
Pecan Lake Entertainment Center rezoning approved by Queen Creek council
The Queen Creek Town Council voted Wednesday to approve rezoning and expanding the allowable uses for a developer’s plan to create a family fun center that will include restaurants, electric … more
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Breakfast, lunch at three Chandler school sites is free to youth
The Chandler Unified School District is providing free meals to children during the summer. Breakfast and lunch will be served at three sites through July 18, Monday through Friday. … more
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The U.S. Supreme Court concluded Thursday that the squeaky dog toy on the right, manufactured by a Scottsdale firm, illegally infringed on the trademark of Jack Daniels. (Photo from court papers)
Scottsdale toymaker loses Supreme Court case against Jack Daniels
Those squeaky dog toys made by an Arizona firm that mimic Jack Daniels bottles may be a thing of the past. more
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Tempe has opened its ninth cooling center, the EnVision Center, which will aid in heat relief this summer and will provide other community services starting this fall.
New comprehensive cooling center opens in Tempe
Tempe has opened the doors to a new cooling center for residents to make use of this summer, with plans to offer other community services beyond respite from the heat. more
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Rittenhouse Commons 2, a 166-lot, single-family townhome development.
Queen Creek council approves rezoning land for townhomes
The Queen Creek Town Council voted Wednesday to rezone 16.5 acres located at the northeast corner of Sossaman and Rittenhouse roads from commercial to medium-density residential to develop … more
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The Queen Creek Town Council voted to lower the property tax rate at its June 7 meeting.
Queen Creek council votes to lower property tax rate
Property tax rates are going down for Queen Creek homeowners. The Queen Creek Town Council unanimously voted at its meeting Wednesday to cut the primary property tax rate from $1.83 to $1.72 per $100 … more
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Keep Tempe Beautiful spreads composting advice Saturday
The public is invited Saturday to the renovated Clark Park Community Garden to learn about composting. The hourlong workshop will begin at 8 a.m. June 10 and be followed by volunteer work 9-10 … more
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Bret Ceren, associate broker at Platinum Living Realty, an independent luxury real estate brokerage, has received recognition for successfully coaching three Craig Proctor Coaching award winners.
Scottsdale Realtor achieves triple crown of coaching
Bret Ceren, associate broker at Platinum Living Realty has received recognition for successfully coaching three Craig Proctor Coaching award winners. more
Mark Athitakis
Free writing workshop Saturday in Mesa
Aspiring writers can get help from a published author to improve their skills at Mesa Public Library. Local author Mark Athitakis is using Mesa Public Library as his public workspace as part of … more
Korean all-you-can-eat barbecue expands to Chandler
A Korean restaurant chain has opened its second Valley location. Gen Korean BBQ House has opened its secnd all-you-can-eat Valley location in Chandler. It’s in the 99 Ranch Market shopping … more
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From Avondale to Scottsdale, Juneteenth celebrations will be held throughout the Valley. See provided listing to find scheduled events.
Juneteenth 2023: Events planned around the Valley
Communities throughout the Valley will hold Juneteenth celebrations on various days, offering opportunities to enjoy family-friendly events, many of which are free, in recognition of the day symbolizing freedom for those formerly enslaved in America. more
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