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,...
Your guide to Chandler Ostrich Festival 2026: Tickets, concerts and more
When the Chandler Ostrich Festival returns from March 13 to 15 and March 20 to 22, the popular event will have a new place to roost. This year, the event moves to Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, which offers more room for the festival to spread its wings. The...
Apache Junction 47‑Acre Land Sale for $5.8M Could Spark Major Downtown Investment
A significant land transaction in the East Valley has the potential to reshape the future of Apache Junction’s downtown area — with 47.1 acres sold for $5.8 million in multiple deals this week. Downtown Apache Junction Development — What Comes Next?. The large property, straddling Idaho Road,...
Man seriously hurt after shooting in south Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot in south Phoenix Tuesday evening. Just after 7:30 p.m., police were called out to a neighborhood near Seventh and Southern avenues. When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot. He...
Child hospitalized after fire engulfs Mesa apartment complex
A fire at a Mesa apartment complex left an 18-month-old hospitalized and many without a home early Tuesday morning. Gibby Parra has the latest update.

















