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GLENDALE NEWS & BUSINESS

Glendale police arrest med student suspected of threatening classmates

Glendale police arrested a medical student suspected of threatening classmates.

Phoenix shopping centers thriving post-pandemic

The death of the Phoenix retail market has been greatly exaggerated.

Election 2022

Candidate packets for Glendale council seats now available

The City of Glendale announces the availability of city councilmember candidate packets for the 2022 election cycle.

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Glendale COVID numbers holding steady as Gila River Arena site closure nears

Cases of COVID-19 continue to show signs of plateauing across Glendale.

Government

Glendale will activate relief station during Excessive Heat Warning

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services will activate 11 heat relief stations throughout the Valley, including Glendale, where anyone in need can go for indoor cooling and hydration during an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service June 13-18.

Adesanya beats Vettori to defend title at UFC 263

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Israel Adesanya won a unanimous decision in a rematch against Marvin Vettori to defend his middleweight championship at UFC 263 Saturday night. Adesanya (21-1) kept out of …

Arizona’s first excessive heat watch of 2021 issued, and where to find help

Triple-digit temperatures are returning with a vengeance, prompting the National Weather Service to issue this year’s first excessive heat watch, in effect all next week for most of central and southern Arizona.

Adesanya puts UFC belt on the line in rematch with Vettori

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Marvin Vettori walked to the center of the octagon expecting to have his arm raised. It wasn't. Israel Adesanya won the fight in a split decision, yet wasn't satisfied. …

Business

Donate blood, maybe win a new car

Vitalant has partnered with Valley Volkswagen dealers for its Summer Drive to Save Lives, in which donors will be entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan 2.0T S.

Glendale apartment complex sells for $72M

A Glendale apartment complex is under new ownership.

Glendale senior living facility to offer COVID vaccinations

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging will host an on-site vaccination clinic June 14, 15 and 16 to bring critically needed COVID-19 vaccinations to residents and the local community who might not be able to travel remotely to get vaccinated.

Neighbors & Good News

Know the signs of heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke that could save your pet’s life, the Arizona Humane Society advises. NEVER leave pets in hot cars, and be sure they have access to plenty of water outside.

Dogs’ paws at risk without protection during heat

Dogs need protective boots when walking outside during the summer in Glendale.

New Glendale Moose officers installed

Women of the Moose Glendale Chapter 1642 welcomes its new Board of Officers for Chapter year 2021-2022.

The Foothills Branch Library is located 19055 N. 57th Ave.

Glendale library to host Midwestern health lecture series

Midwestern University will host a special Community Health Lecture Series presentation entitled “Vaccine Myths” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 14 at the Glendale Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.

Donate blood between now and Sept. 10 and get entered to win a new Volkswagen.

Blood drive donors can register to win new car

Anyone donating blood now through Sept. 10 with Vitalant will be automatically entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan 2.0T S.

Peoria couple adds to urban farming’s ‘growing sector’

Nestled along 75th Avenue, between Greenway and Thunderbird roads in Peoria, is a farming plot hidden in plain sight.

Enjoy free fishing in Arizona, June 5

Arizona Game and Fish Department invites everyone to fish Arizona's waters for free June 5. It’s an excellent opportunity to get outside with the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation.

Kids enjoy the scene at a previous Westgate Wednesday event in Glendale.

Weekly family series returns to Westgate in Glendale

Westgate Wednesdays are back in business in Glendale.

Desert Financial to have community blood drive at State Farm Stadium

Every day in hospitals across the country, millions of patients depend on lifesaving blood donations to survive.

Glendale veterans memorial turns 20

Twenty years ago, local artist Joe Tyler completed his sculpture work as a memorial to veterans everywhere.

Glendale dedicates park bench to young boy

Glendale firefighters attended a park bench dedication put on by the City of Glendale’s Parks and Rec Department for 3-year-old Carson Lawrence.

Prep Sports & Education Reporting

Education

Glendale student earns master’s degree from Wilkes

Wilkes University awarded nearly 700 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at its 74th spring commencement ceremonies in late May, including to a Glendale student.

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WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 All-West Valley Preps softball team

This is the eighth year West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best softball players it covers in the Northwest Valley. Here is the 2021 All West Valley Preps softball team:

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Rich races to first Glendale Prep track title

The erasure of the 2020 track and field season by the initial wave of COVID-19 left Zoe Rich so inexperienced for her sophomore year that she did not realize her form was off until the Chandler …

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2021 All-West Valley Preps boys volleyball team

For the third time, West Valley Preps has seen enough boys volleyball in the 2021 season to put together a team of the top players in the West Valley.

WEST VALLEY PREPS

Arizona Hall of Fame softball coach Bartt Underwood retires

Cactus softball coach Bartt Underwood was ready to call it a career in January. Underwood, inducted into the Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of fame in 2017, took a week to think about it. He decided to coach his 10th season at Cactus. Underwood resigned from the job this week and said he plans to retire from being a high school head coach.

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Gilbert Olivas seeks state title for Cactus in today's distance races

On Friday and Saturday at the state track meet, senior Gilbert Olivas will carry the banner one last time for Cactus distance running - and really, distance running in metro …

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Northwest Christian storms back against Salpointe to make state boys volleyball final

It has been four years of building a program and now the Northwest Christian boys volleyball team has a chance at a state championship title. Head coach Tate Abbott reminisced back to four years …

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Northwest Christian volleyball beats Deer Valley after epic set

Sometimes there is a game within a game, and on May 5 at Deer Valley the Northwest Christian volleyball team eventually managed to win both. That playoff intensity is why Northwest Christian celebrated like it was a playoff victory after winning that fourth set 34-32.

Your Glendale Voices

Opinion

ASBA: Culture, race, ethnicity intersect and are woven deeply into all students’ lives

There have been accusations lately that critical race theory was taught at our Arizona School Boards Association Equity Event, April 21-23.

Peoria Realtor warns of risks during an out-of-balance real estate market

It is a challenging residential real estate market in a number of ways right now.

Sandoval: I will ensure all voices are heard, continue to lead with compassion, empathy

When I first ran for the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board, I made a commitment to ensure that all stakeholder voices would have a space to be expressed and be included in the conversations that have an impact on the district and its students.