Game of ‘tag’ leads to ASU student’s arrest on suspected voyeurism
An Arizona State University student said he was playing an ongoing game of tag when he followed a woman, whom he believed to be his friend, into a Hayden Library bathroom to record her, according to court records. ASU police arrested 19-year-old Logan Lee France on suspicion of surreptitious photographing at the...
Firefighters battle massive apartment fire in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A huge apartment fire broke out in west Phoenix overnight as firefighters are still working to fully extinguish the blaze. Details are still limited. Fire crews responded to the reported apartment fire around 3 a.m. Wednesday near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road. When they arrived,...
These Mexican Restaurants In Arizona Always Stay Crowded (Yes, Even On Weeknights)
I’ve spent enough evenings eating my way through Arizona to know some Mexican restaurants never really have an off night. Even on an ordinary Tuesday, I keep finding dining rooms full of regulars, tables covered in chips and salsa, and that unmistakable smell of grilled meat and warm tortillas pulling me straight...
When to see a rare ‘cougar shadow’ on the Superstition Mountains
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — It's that time of year again for a unique phenomenon in the Superstition Mountains: the iconic cougar shadow. Twice a year, around the spring and fall equinox, a shadow is cast on the mountains that looks just like a prowling cougar. You have the best...
Missing woman found safe, in good health, police say
GILBERT, Ariz. — Police say a woman previously reported missing out of Gilbert was found safe and in good health. Sandra Solis, 31, had been last seen on March 5 getting into a rideshare near Higley and Chandler Heights roads, the Gilbert Police Department wrote in a post on Facebook.
ASU program helps instructors learn how to teach students about ethical use of AI
PHOENIX — A new project from Arizona State University is encouraging educators to explore how to ethically integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms. The AI-Informed Writing Classroom, launched in January, brings together faculty who teach writing courses for structured conversations about using AI...
Scottsdale favorite, The Mission, heads to Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — One of the Valley’s most popular modern Latin restaurants has planted its flag in the East Valley. The Mission, the beloved candle-lit spot from acclaimed Chef Matt Carter, opened its brand-new Gilbert location earlier this year at Epicenter at Agritopia. This is the third...
Gilbert’s Newest Gated Community Elevates Premium Living
Tri Pointe Homes® Arizona is setting a new standard for luxury living in Gilbert with the grand opening of Emberly, a 32-acre gated community featuring 42 premium homesites. Located at the southwest corner of San Tan Boulevard and 172nd Street, Emberly is designed to deliver large-scale, single-family homes that...
SOLD: Paradise Valley $20M Estate a New Standard in Luxury Living
Paradise Valley just welcomed the sale of one of its most remarkable estates. “Casa de Niños,” a four-acre property masterfully crafted by Nance Construction, recently sold for $20 million through Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Located on 59th Place, the estate spans 17,250 square feet and...
Scottsdale ranks 3rd happiest city in America; 5 other Arizona cities crack top 30
PHOENIX — Arizona cities dominated the top ranks of a new national happiness study, with Scottsdale finishing third among 182 U.S. cities and five other Arizona communities landing in the top 30. The WalletHub report evaluated cities across 29 indicators of well-being, including depression rates, income levels,...
