How a Valley chef went from pop-up grill to Scottsdale restaurant empire
Sheila Bryson arrived at her far north Scottsdale restaurant, Pescada, looking stylish, composed and ready for an interview before the dinner rush. Just an hour earlier, she had been in the kitchen at Vic & Ola’s, another of her restaurants, breaking down fish and moving through the fast-paced rhythm that defines her days. It’s a balance she’s mastered over time as the owner, operator...
Small plane blows out tires upon hard landing Falcon Field Airport
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Two occupants of a small airplane are okay after the plane made a hard landing at a Mesa airport on Tuesday. The incident happened at Falcon Field Airport just before 8 a.m. when the pilot of a Cessna 172 aircraft reported having an engine issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Hot Valley restaurant group plans 2 ‘most ambitious’ projects yet
The prolific company behind the acclaimed airplane-themed bar, Carry On, and hotspots like downtown’s Cleaverman and Tempe’s Filthy Animal will bring even more dining and drinking destinations to the Valley before the decade closes. In the nine years since debuting their first restaurant, Chico Malo, Pretty Decent Concepts‘...
A unique car museum in Arizona that flies under the radar
Tucked inside a luxury auto mall in Phoenix, Arizona, the Penske Racing Museum is one of those rare finds that most people drive right past without knowing it exists. This small but mighty museum celebrates the legendary Team Penske, one of the most successful racing organizations in motorsport history. Best...
Killer sentenced for dumpster death in Phoenix homeless encampment
PHOENIX — A defendant has been sentenced to prison for his role in the death of a man who was beaten and set on fire in a dumpster located in a Phoenix homeless encampment. Isaiah Baskin, 22, was recently sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of Geoffrey Rugwiro, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
Second man sentenced after victim burned alive in ‘The Zone’ in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man will spend nearly four decades behind bars in connection with a brutal murder in which a man was set on fire inside a homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that Isaiah Baskin was sentenced to 38 1/2 years in...
ADOT shutting down troubled dust detection doppler radar
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Doppler radar that state leaders hoped would be key part of a multi-million-dollar dust storm warning system will soon be a thing of the past. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced Monday that it will be decommissioning the X-Band Doppler Radar site located on the side of Interstate 10 near Eloy — a critical blind spot between the...
Phoenix homeowner says contractor put family at risk
A Phoenix homeowner says her family and property were put at risk when a contractor started tearing down a 20-foot wall behind her home without warning or proper safety measures. She says debris crashed into her backyard, prompting complaints to the City of Phoenix and a stop-work order until protections were put in place. The contractor remains licensed, but the homeowner says...
A huge thrift store in Arizona you could spend all day browsing
If you love hunting for hidden treasures without spending a fortune, Delivering Dreams Thrift Boutique in Phoenix, Arizona might just become your new favorite spot. Located at 7044 N 7th St, this community-driven store has earned a loyal following thanks to its wide variety of items, friendly atmosphere, and a mission that gives back to children’s programs.
City of Phoenix prepares for potential water shortages from Colorado River
Phoenix water leaders introduced a new plan to manage resources, ahead of potential water shortages. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns how the city plans to secure the future of their water supply.
