THINGS TO DO

Second Saturdays returning to Old Town Peoria this month

Peoria’s Second Saturdays are back this month.

GOVERNMENT

Hobbs strips Saudi company of right to lease state land to farm alfalfa for export

PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday defended the decision to strip a Saudi company of its right to lease state land to farm alfalfa for export — and get the water underneath it free — but had no answers to what will become of the nearly 3,500 acres after that.

NEIGHBORS

Peoria will host public safety night for residents

The annual G.A.I.N. Public Safety Night will make its way back to Peoria.

Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state's groundwater

Arizona governor Katie Hobbs said this week her administration is terminating land leases that for years have given a Saudi-owned farm nearly unfettered access to groundwater in the parched …

NEIGHBORS

Sun City West rec centers address ‘negative encounters’ with ‘Be Kind’ campaign

To encourage courteous interactions at all facilities, the Recreation Centers of Sun City West is launching a “Be Kind” campaign in October.

THINGS TO DO

Arizona Authors Association awards banquet coming to Glendale

Glendale will be the site for the 23rd Annual Arizona Authors Association Literary Awards Banquet.

PARKING

Future vote in the hands of Sun City West residents

Arizona house bill 2298 requires a vote from residents in Sun City West, that can have a major impact on streets in the community.

Election

Campaign flyers draw complaints in Fountain Hills

The town has received several complaints regarding campaign flyers distributed in neighborhoods late last month. The flyers, opposing the proposed school district bond on the ballot, were of the …

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The Surprise Resource Center is expanding its hours of operation starting Friday, Oct. 6.

Sun City Bowler celebrates 100 on the lanes

Anna Eckleberry didn’t start bowling until after she retired as a teacher, but as she joined dozens of friends in the Ladies Match Point bowling league at Lakeview Lanes on Friday, Sept. 29, …

Duffy, Judd to co-host community meeting in Surprise

Surprise City Councilmember Patrick Duffy and Vice Mayor Chris Judd are co-hosting another joint community meeting.

Sounds of the Southwest to perform in Peoria

The Sounds of the Southwest Singers will have a show in Peoria.

Surprise continues 'sweet' push to attract IKEA to city

The Surprise Economic Development Department is cooking up more IKEA-targeted fun on the heels of its over-the-top Aug. 23 Swedish Meatball Day campaign.

More from the West Valley

Jewish Family & Children's Service JFCS touches the lives of thousands of children, teens, and adults coping with trauma, family violence, mental illness, substance abuse, as well as other …

Volunteers needed at Valley domestic violence agencies

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Foster Care Review Board of Arizona encourage residents to help raise awareness about its impact on individuals, communities, and children and families.

Man killed in West Valley shooting, Phoenix police search for suspect

Phoenix police detectives are investigating a shooting Monday at a West Valley apartment complex that left a man dead. It occurred about 8:45 p.m. Oct. 2 in the complex at 3840 N. 43 rd Ave., …

Man dies following 2-vehicle crash in Phoenix

A 72-year-old man is dead following a collision Monday afternoon in Phoenix, police said. William Davis died after the two-vehicle crash about 4:15 p.m. Oct. 2 near 19 th and Virginia avenues. …

Phoenix City Council approves new district boundaries

The Phoenix City Council has approved new council district boundaries, effective Jan. 1.  The vote last week was unanimous, according to a city release. Every  10 years, the city is …

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PulteGroup Inc. received Florence Town Council approval for its final plat request in Anthem at Merrill Ranch that will subdivide more than 42 acres into 159 residential lots. The council’s …

Florence police receive $68K federal grant

The Florence Town Council on Monday accepted a federal grant that will provide thousands of dollars to the Florence Police Department for equipment. The item was on the council’s consent …

Couple finds fun and friends opening Rock This Town Records

Mal Michaels has hit on the perfect conversation starter: “What was your first concert?”   At least it works for a guy who owns a record store, Rock This Town Records in …

CPA firm appoints Chandler man as principal

REDW Advisors and CPAs recently announced the promotion of Chandler business leader Dan DiPomazio, CPA to principal of its Phoenix office. DiPomazio, who works in the tax practice group, has …

‘Hasta La Muerte’ brings Mexican folklore, music to Chandler stage

“Hasta La Muerte: A Day of the Dead Musical Experience” will be performed 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The show “weaves together Mexican folklore, …

More from the East Valley

Woodruff's shoulder injury leaves Brewers down a starter against Diamondbacks in Wild Card Series

One of Milwaukee’s biggest strengths just got a little weaker on the eve of the postseason. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff, slated as a potential Game 3 starter, will miss the NL Wild Card Series …

Even a 19-point loss has some silver linings for the growing Arizona Cardinals

It’s not often a 19-point loss generates feelings of optimism in the NFL. Considering where the Arizona Cardinals are in their current rebuild, there are still many reasons to consider Sunday’s …

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NCAA moves toward implementing NIL rules with proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure

The NCAA took a step toward putting rules in place to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for their fame. The Division I Council introduced several proposals to bring transparency to …

Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs

Royce Lewis hit home runs in each of his first two at-bats to carry the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of their AL Wild Card Series. That ended Minnesota's …

Trevor Zegras' first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense

New Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin knows what Trevor Zegras can do on the offensive end. During Zegras’ first day at training camp on Tuesday, Cronin began working on making sure Zegras knows that …

More Bellingham heroics for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Arsenal and Man United stunned

It was an English player’s night in the Champions League but both of the English teams in action lost. Jude Bellingham made the difference again for Real Madrid in a thrilling 3-2 win at Napoli …

Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener

Jordan Montgomery scattered six hits over seven innings, helping the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in their AL Wild Card Series opener. Corey Seager and Josh Jung drove in runs and …

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas police chief who led an August raid on a small weekly newspaper seemed to have the support of most city leaders in the weeks since the search, despite public outcry and …

Man who killed 2 women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is put to death

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A man who killed two women after meeting them a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 was put to death Tuesday evening. Michael Zack III, 54, was pronounced dead minutes …

US automakers' sales rose sharply over the summer, despite high prices and interest rates

DETROIT (AP) — Automakers posted big increases in new vehicle sales during the summer, despite high prices, rising interest rates and even a limited strike against Detroit companies. Industry …

Analysis: Zach Wilson proved Robert Saleh, Jets' confidence in him was deserved

Zach Wilson proved the trust Robert Saleh and the New York Jets had in him was deserved. Dissed publicly, dragged online, and disrespected by everyone from Broadway Joe to almost every …

Pac-12 teams falling into a pecking order following undefeated starts

A month into the season, teams across the Pac-12 are getting a sense of where they stand. The conference kicked off what may be its final football season by going 13-0 for the first time since 1932, …