Surprise Squad wows Fry’s shoppers in Mesa with free groceries
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s Family’s Gibby Parra recently went to the Fry’s supermarket at Alma School Road and Main Street in Mesa, looking for shoppers he could buy groceries for. He found one man at the self-checkout. Before he could pay for them, Gibby offered to...
Mendocino Farms Opens First Arizona Location in February
California favorite Mendocino Farms is officially making its Arizona debut. The fast-casual concept, known for its sandwiches, salads and upbeat hospitality, opened its doors in Gainey Ranch on February 17, 2026, marking the brand’s continued expansion in bringing its signature “Eat Happy” spirit to the Valley. The...
Shooting under investigation in north Phoenix
Police responded near 24th Street and Cactus Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday after reports of a shooting. Gibby Parra has the breaking news from the scene.
Fire breaks out at Phoenix Dream Center overnight
PHOENIX — A fire broke out at the Phoenix Dream Center, a Phoenix nonprofit that helps people in need, overnight. Crews were called to the facility near 35th and Grand avenues around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a fire. Phoenix Fire Department says that when they arrived, smoke...
Chandler Fashion Center getting a refreshed look
Construction is underway to improve the entertainment and dining district of Chandler Fashion Center. At the same time, the mall’s owner and operator has announced some new businesses. Macerich is also upgrading another of its properties, Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Palm Court. The changes come as malls adapt to...
Fight between Scottsdale roommates ends in shooting: PD
Police say two roommates got into a fight at an apartment complex near Miller and Thomas Roads, and one of the roommates was shot. The alleged shooter claimed self-defense. The person who was shot is expected to survive.
Shoppers Could Face $1,000 Fines Under New Shopping Cart Enforcement Rule
Shoppers who treat store parking lots like a drop-off zone for carts could soon be paying far more than a few dirty looks from fellow customers. A new wave of shopping cart enforcement rules is turning what many see as a minor etiquette lapse into a costly legal risk, with penalties that can climb to […]
Facial recognition software helps identifiy Mesa woman in Tempe light rail stabbing
Police identified 34-year-old Allante Wallace, a Sky Harbor Airport employee, as the suspect who stabbed a woman on a light rail train last week, using surveillance video and her MVD photo.
Valley family fights for a proper Jewish burial
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — It is said in the Jewish religion, “life is a journey and death a destination." It’s true. Like it or not, and for all of you reading this, hopefully not for a long time… but we are all headed to that ultimate destination.
This Small Restaurant In Mesa, Arizona Has Unexpectedly Delicious Seafood
I know, I used to raise an eyebrow, too. My friends still tease me about driving to the coast for a “proper” fish taco. Then I found this cozy, family-run restaurant in Mesa that completely changed the game. From the moment I walked in, the friendly owner greeted me like an old friend and recommended the daily...

















