Inspectors Bust East Valley Eateries Over Sketchy Meat, Chemical Mix-Ups
Five East Valley restaurants landed on this week’s Dirty Dining list after county health inspectors reported problem meat handling and sloppy chemical storage that officials say could raise the risk of contamination. The violations, spread across Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa, triggered extra scrutiny and follow-up...
‘Suffocating’: Workers at ASU Panda Express strike, citing unsafe heat conditions after worker hospitalized,...
PHOENIX — Workers at a Panda Express in Downtown Phoenix have walked off the job, alleging unsafe heat conditions inside the restaurant and calling on state regulators to investigate. The Panda Express is staffed by Aramark and is part of the Arizona State University Dining Hall. “It is suffocating”,...
2 juveniles arrested after attempted robbery, home invasion in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Two juveniles were arrested for their alleged involvement in an attempted robbery and home invasion in the Valley. Scottsdale police said officers responded to a report of an "unknown problem" at a home in Scottsdale. When officers got to the home, they found a home invasion in progress.
SRP announces temporary decrease in summer bill
On Thursday, the Salt River Project's board of directors approved a tempororary 3% price decrease through a reduction in its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism.
Paradise Valley school staffer dies by suicide as police attempted to arrest him
PHOENIX, Arizona — A man being investigated for allegedly abusing a minor died by suicide on Wednesday as Phoenix police attempted to take him into custody, officials said. The Phoenix Police Department responded to a call on March 23 for a report of sexual abuse of a juvenile. When they arrived, they made contact...
The ‘Golden Zip Code’: Why Locals Are Flocking to This One Corner of the...
There’s a stretch of the Phoenix metro area that people in real estate circles have quietly started calling the “golden zip code” zone. You won’t see it splashed across a luxury magazine spread. It doesn’t have the glitzy reputation of Scottsdale or the historic identity of central Phoenix. Yet somehow, it keeps...
Suspect posed as contractor and scammed $100K out of victims, Mesa police say
MESA, Ariz. — A man was arrested in connection with a fraudulent contractor scheme in Mesa, the city's police department said. Mesa police are now looking for additional victims after an investigation led to the arrest of 45-year-old Edward Carr. According to police, Carr allegedly posed as a licensed...
This huge $14.5M building is going up near Mesa Gateway Airport
A massive regional headquarters is under construction near the Mesa Gateway Airport, which is set to bring 160 employees. The Danish company DSV, which specializes in global transport and logistics, broke ground on the building in January. DSV came to Mesa in 2023 when it expanded its air cargo charter network and...
First of its kind, off-the-grid transitional senior housing project opens its doors in Phoenix
Seniors are one of the fastest growing populations experiencing homelessness — and shelters, specifically for older adults, are few and far between — but that’s slowly changing with senior-specific shelters like the Haven near Interstate 17. A brand new, sustainable development for those 55 and older called...
The Arizona Buffet With A Dessert Menu So Big, It Nearly Matches The Main...
You know that feeling when someone tells you they’re “not really a dessert person,” and you immediately question everything you thought you knew about humanity?. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale exists to convert those misguided souls, one slice of cake at a time. This isn’t...

















