Harm reduction CEO says new Phoenix parks ordinance will lead to more overdoses, deaths
The Phoenix City Council approved a controversial new law that puts new restrictions in place about providing medical care in public parks — and harm reduction groups are not happy about it. They are the force behind recent drops in overdose rates in Arizona. Now they say they won’t...
‘He could be at the morgue’: Mesa family urges prosecutors to reconsider charges in...
MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa family is calling on Maricopa County prosecutors to reconsider the charges filed against a 19-year-old man accused of shooting at their son, arguing the case should be prosecuted as attempted murder rather than aggravated assault. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of...
Health inspectors cite popular Scottsdale, Chandler eateries
A popular Italian eatery in Old Town Scottsdale and a pho restaurant in Chandler were among spots cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Court Docs Reveal Blood Found in Missing Woman’s Car as Her BF Faces Charges...
A car belonging to an Arizona woman who disappeared nearly two weeks ago was found with blood stains inside and damage throughout the vehicle, according to media reports citing new court documents. Isabella Comas, 21, was last seen leaving a friend’s home in Avondale on January 11, when she was driving her red...
Hudson House Bringing its Ice Cold Martinis to Gilbert
Hudson House, the upscale restaurant that boasts the world’s coldest martinis, will be bringing its chill cocktails and upscale vibes to Gilbert. The restaurant will open at Heritage Park, the impressive mixed-use development on Gilbert Road in 2026, according to East Valley Now. When it opens, Heritage Park will...
Woman in custody after alleged armed carjacking on Hamilton High School student
CHANDLER, AZ — A woman is in custody after an alleged armed carjacking of a Hamilton High School student on Tuesday. Chandler police say around 2:30 p.m., they were called to the area of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road, near the school, for a reported armed carjacking. When officers...
8-year-old girl known as ‘Mesa Mauler’ makes her mark in powerlifting, jiu-jitsu
PHOENIX – An 8-year-old Mesa girl is making a name for herself as a powerlifter and martial artist. Arabella Costello broke state powerlifting records for squat and bench at a recent meet and is racking up medals at jiu-jitsu tournaments in Arizona and other states, picking up the nickname of “The Mesa Mauler” along...
Man sentenced to 12 years after deadly, high-speed DUI crash in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a high-speed, DUI-related crash in the East Valley that left one person dead more than two years ago, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday. Ian Omar De La Pena, 26, is set...
12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists
A dozen Arizona chefs, mixologists and restaurants are James Beard Award semifnalists. Why it matters: The coveted culinary honor celebrates the best in the industry and a win often takes chefs and their restaurants to new heights. Zoom in: This year's Arizona nominees include some long-timers and a few fresh...
The Quirky Arizona Restaurant You’ll Find Yourself Returning To
Let’s be honest. Most restaurants blend together after a while: dim lights, industrial-chic decor, and a menu full of “truffle-infused this” and “artisanally-sourced that.” But then there’s The Duce in downtown Phoenix. A place so gloriously oddball, you half expect a tiny horse to...

















