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Alita Berry (left) exits a Scottsdale trolley Aug. 13 after a morning at Scottsdale’s Granite Reef Senior Center.
$15.6M legal battle brewing over who runs Scottsdale trolleys
It’s 10 o’clock on a Wednesday morning and Alita Berry is waiting for the Scottsdale trolley to take her home from the Granite Reef Senior Center. She uses the center to socialize, exercise, … more
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The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board unanimously approved Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year Aug. 11, including targets for student achievement, fiscal accountability and evaluating the return on district investments.
What Litchfield parents need to know about new grading rules
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board approved the district's updated grading practices handbook as part of its Aug. 11 consent agenda. more
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Arizona has two fundamentally different ideas of accountability and because the testing systems aren't equivalent, we can't currently use the available scores to settle the argument about which system produces better academic results.
Arizona ESA growth raises new questions about student achievement
Arizona has two fundamentally different ideas of accountability and because the testing systems aren't equivalent, we can't currently use the available scores to settle the argument about which system produces better academic results. more
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Carlos Santana, seen July 9, 2026, in Alpharetta, Georgia, returns to Phoenix this Friday.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Aug. 14-16
It’s not often one building can claim Carlos Santana and Caitlin Clark on the same weekend, but that’s exactly what’s happening at downtown Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center. more
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Phoenix Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni, center, gives instruction to players Shawn Marion (31) and Eddie House (50) during the first quarter against the New Orleans Hornets Dec. 16, 2005 in Baton Rouge, La. D'Antoni will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 in Springfield, Mass.
Former Suns coach to be inducted to National Basketball HOF
Former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 on Saturday in Springfield, Mass. more
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Serafin Burciaga posted damage done when a light pole fell onto a pickup truck parked in front of his vehicle on a downtown Chandler street the evening of Aug. 12, then bounced onto his vehicle.
Weather damages public, private property in East Valley city
With some Chandler residents encountering storm damage again this week,  the city reminds people of what to do in advance of storms and some things that can be done upon discovering … more
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The Peoria Unified governing board at the next public meeting will discuss banned books.
Peoria Unified governing board to discuss prohibited books
The Peoria Unified School District recently banned three books from being taught in the classroom, and at the next public governing board meeting Aug. 13 staff will discuss how they determined their prohibition. more
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An elections worker transports a tray of ballots in the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center on Nov. 5, 2024. A Maricopa County judge ruled the description of Proposition 144 by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was legal.
Judge rejects claims Secretary of State tried to mislead voters in Prop 144 language
PHOENIX — A judge has rejected claims by a conservative legal group that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes of trying to mislead voters and get them to reject a Republican-crafted ballot measure that … more
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The season kicks off with Music at Trinity’s resident chamber ensemble, Urban Nocturnes, in a program of works in a variety of genres and styles on Oct. 18 at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix.
Music at Trinity opening new Phoenix concert series in October
Music at Trinity, under the direction of Erik W. Goldstrom, will open its 2026-27 Concert Series in October. more
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Chaparral takes the field for a home football game in 2025. (Submitted Photo/Chloe Caplan - Chaparral Yearbook)
2026 Preps football preview: Chaparral
SCOTTSDALE — After fielding a young but competitive team in 2025, the Chaparral Firebirds are anticipating an electric year on the field this season. According to Coach Trace Carroll, this … more
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The theme of Hope Women’s Center’s 2026 gala is “Stories Rewritten” to celebrate the strength, resilience and courage of the women and teen girls the center serves across Arizona.
Hope Women’s Center to celebrate success in Scottsdale
Hope Women’s Center will hold its 2026 Night of Hope Gala, “Stories Rewritten,” Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, in Scottsdale. … more
Litchfield Elementary School District is rolling out changes to curriculum, assessments and teacher support this school year following months of work by educator-led summer committees.
Inside Litchfield Schools’ new plan to improve student learning
Litchfield Elementary School District students and teachers are starting the school year with revised writing lessons, new assessments and expanded classroom resources developed by educators who … more
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