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Dr. Richard Carmona, a former U.S. Surgeon General and adviser to Gov. Doug Ducey on public health emergency preparedness, leads a news conference with Arizona health officials. Carmona urged Arizonans to get vaccinated and continue COVID-19 safety practices as hospitals are overwhelmed with patients, which delays routine care as a result.
Arizona health officials warn of consequences of delayed care
At Copper Queen Community Hospital in Bisbee, the operating room in the 13-room health care center closed its doors temporarily, canceling 17 routine colonoscopies as a result, and the hospital … more
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The proposed look of the Just Love Coffee drive-thru and an adjacent restaurant.
Just Love Coffee drive-thru planned in Mesa
A Just Love Coffee drive-thru and an adjacent restaurant are to be constructed south of Elliot Road on the east side of Power Road in Mesa. The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board on Nov. 17 voted 4-2 … more
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To be eligible for the Aug. 2, 2022 primary election ballot, the completed packets for Apache Junction City Council must be filed no later than 5 p.m. April 4, 2022.
Apache Junction council candidate packets available Dec. 1
Packets containing the legally required documents needed to run for a seat on the Apache Junction City Council will be available at the City Clerk’s Office beginning Wednesday, Dec. 1. The … more
Dallas Stars' Andrej Sekera (5) celebrates with Jason Robertson (21) after Robertson's goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Dallas wins fourth straight with 3-2 victory over Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hot-shooting Roope Hintz scored his seventh goal in eight games and the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to four with a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on … more
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Mesa Fire Department Capt. Jeff Stieber, right, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 at the Arizona Department of Health Services State Laboratory from nurse Machrina Leach, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Phoenix. Schedule an appointment to be vaccinated at azdhs.gov/covid19vaccines.
Arizona at 22,224 deaths of COVID-19
Arizona has added 3,655 cases and 47 deaths of COVID-19 overnight, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of the morning of Saturday, Nov. 27, the ADHS reports 1,262,574 known … more
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Sheriff's office shooting range surprises Pinal neighbors
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — Pinal County personnel are clearing a road to an isolated 10-acre tract for a future sheriff’s shooting range, which neighbors fear will cause property values to plummet in … more
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Winning the Venue Projects Preservation Achievement Award in for Rehabilitation & Restoration in 2017 was 43 S. Macdonald in Mesa, according to the city’s historic preservation awards webpage at mesaaz.gov.
Help sought to update Mesa historic-preservation guidelines
Mesa residents have several opportunities in the next few months to provide input on changes to design guidelines and text amendments to the city code relating to historic preservation. Study … more
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Help Tempe teens stay warm by donating hoodies
The Tempe Community Council’s Threadz teen closet is holding a hoodie drive from now until Dec. 3 to help clothe the area’s youth. more
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The pandemic nearly finished off Salvadoreño Restaurant, which opened its first location in 2002.
Nonprofits, business groups help Latino-owned businesses hit hard by pandemic
The walls of Salvadoreño Restaurant No. 3 in north Phoenix are a magnet for your eyes: shades of orange, blue and green – like the feathers of a tropical bird. The scene depicts women serving pupusas in the streets of El Salvador. more
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A memorial for a 70-year-old man killed in a traffic collision sits at Scottsdale Road and Hancock Avenue in Tempe. The city saw 12 traffic deaths last year and has recorded 19 so far in 2021.
Tempe sees record traffic deaths, despite ‘Vision Zero’ efforts
This past weekend, memorials honoring lives lost to traffic accidents in 2020 were dotted around the city of Tempe, cropping up on deadly streets and intersections. more
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A 6-mile Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension project — or PIRATE — is to bring Union Pacific Railroad trains to industrial businesses in southeast Mesa.
Rezoning pursued along planned railroad spur in SE Mesa
Property could be rezoned for the development of 2.5 million square feet of industrial buildings in a planned 6-mile railroad spur alignment in southeast Mesa over objections by the Union Pacific … more
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Phoenix-area students saw mental health declines as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Phoenix-area students still dealing with mental health issues in wake of coronavirus
When school stopped, the mental health conversation began. Schools are open again following pandemic-induced closures.  To the average eye, 32 students are back in the classroom ready to … more
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Members of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors also serve as the county's public health services board of directors.
Pinal County taking $3.4M in vaccination funding
Pinal County will accept $3,387,435 from the federal government to hire a vaccine equity employee and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to underserved communities, the public health services board of … more
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Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Draisaitl, McDavid 4 points each as Oilers beat Coyotes 5-3
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Wednesday night. Draisaitl has 10 goals … more
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This three-bedroom, two-bath home on Oregon Avenue in Glendale’s 85308 ZIP code is listed to rent at $4,000 per month. The home is 2,088 square feet.
Rent in one Glendale ZIP code increases 142% in past month
The past month has seen more twists and turns in the Glendale real estate market. more
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A burglary at a residence/home was reported Nov. 13 in the 1800 block of East Florian Avenue.
7 burglaries reported Nov. 10-13 in Mesa
The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of burglaries Nov. 10-13: Burglary at a residence/home Nov. 10 in the 200 block of West First Avenue. Burglary at a commercial/office … more
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A noise disturbance was reported at 11:42 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 7300 block of East U.S. Highway 60.
Theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon Nov. 11-14: Disorderly conduct, reported at 10:59 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 6900 block of … more
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Driving Under the Influence was reported at 9:12 p.m. Nov. 14 at West Superstition Boulevard and North Delaware Drive.
Burglaries, child abuse, other incidents reported Nov. 11-14 to Apache Junction police
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of burglaries, child abuse and other incidents Nov. 11-14: Theft of a vehicle, reported at 3:59 a.m. Nov. 11 in the 200 block of … more
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Coronavirus cases surpass 10,400 in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Nov. 24 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 10,439 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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Coronavirus cases surpass 100,600 in Mesa
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Nov. 24 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Mesa is 100,623 in ZIP codes 85201-85210, 85212, 85213 and 85215. It is an increase of 2,002 from a … more
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Hikers descend a trail on Piestewa Peak northeast of State Route 51 and Lincoln Drive in Phoenix. The city is making permanent a pilot program tested during the summer to close trails on Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain during the hottest hours of the hottest days of the year. [Submitted photo/Phoenix Parks Department]
Phoenix moves to close select trails on hottest Valley days
Phoenix will continue to close some of the city’s most popular and most dangerous hiking trails during midday on the hottest days of the year, making permanent the policy from a pilot program … more
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A map of the land up for auction in Queen Creek.
Queen Creek, Goodyear lose out to Texas for Samsung plant
After months of waiting, neither Queen Creek nor Goodyear will be the site of Samsung’s new $17 billion semiconductor factory. According to the New York Times, the South Korean electronics … more
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Catholic Charities is collecting toys, clothes, books, hygiene products and more gits for kids and teens for its annual Emergency Santa program.
Catholic Charities collecting toys, gifts, clothing for Emergency Santa program
Catholic Charities Community Services is now collecting toys, books, clothing and hygiene products to help struggling families give their children gifts for the holidays. more
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The exterior of Cibola Vista Resort & Spa, one of nine hotels in the city of Peoria.
Wanted: West Valley hotel developments
When COVID-19 hit Arizona, the state’s robust tourism and hospitality industries were the hardest hit. But Arizona leaders say tourism is on its way back in a big way, and there’s a tremendous need for additional lodging to house all the visitors flocking to the Valley. more
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President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccinations after touring a Clayco Corporation construction site for a Microsoft data center in Elk Grove Village, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Phoenix-area businesses uncertain about vaccine mandate
Uncertainty looms over whether some Valley businesses will be held to a standard by a federal vaccine mandate that requires workers to get vaccinated or get weekly tests by Jan. 4. On Tuesday, the … more
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