Chandler Unified board member questions treatment pacts
Chandler Unified School District is approving or renewing agreements with five organizations that focus on the well-being of students, but it did not come unanimously. Governing Board Member Kurt Rohrs expressed doubts, saying the district was moving beyond its mandate of educating students. “The first of several behav
Southeast Mesa development to include Walmart-anchored retail center, auto mall
A major 163-acre commercial development is moving forward in the Southeast Valley, bringing a massive new auto mall and a retail power center to a rapidly growing corridor in Mesa. Scottsdale-based commercial real estate firm Diversified Partners announced it is advancing “Destination at Gateway,” located at the new St
Phoenix luxury housing market raises the bar as $1 million buys less than ever
The days when a $1 million home automatically meant luxury are fading fast — especially in the Phoenix luxury housing market, according to Realtor.com®‘s 7 Levels of Luxury report. A new Realtor.com report finds that while million-dollar homes have become increasingly common nationwide, Phoenix has firmly established..
esa school district budget reflects $11.3M pupil decline hit
Mesa Public Schools’ proposed $515 million budget in the fiscal year that begins July 1 anticipates a loss of 2,400 students and includes two tax levies. The Governing Board last week gave preliminary approval to the budget, which it is scheduled to adopt July 9. “This proposed budget reflects...
Chandler candidates questioned on Flock cameras
Chandler City Councilwoman Jane Poston said she’s conflicted on the Flock Safety license plate reader camera issue that is coming up for a vote soon. “To be very fair, I’m conflicted on it,” Poston said during the Chandler Pride candidates forum on June 23. “I do see value. We had a horrific break-in, where we had a co
2 hospitalized in hit-and-run in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police are looking for the driver of a BMW they say left two women seriously injured in west Phoenix before driving off. At about 6:20 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to calls of a crash involving two cars near 2600 North 43rd Ave, according to Phoenix police.
The 3 most beloved Arizona restaurants shutting down this month
Three longtime Arizona restaurants are shutting down this month, including Native Grill & Wings in Tempe and Sierra Vista and Bell’Italia in Ahwatukee. The closures affect a 47-year Tempe outpost, a 24-year family Italian spot, and a Sierra Vista sports bar fixture.
2 domestic violence calls end in deadly police shootings across Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two suspects were shot and killed by police in separate domestic violence incidents less than 12 hours apart in the Valley. The first shooting happened in north Phoenix late Friday night. The second occurred in Chandler on Saturday morning. Phoenix police responded to a family fight...
This Hidden Gem In Arizona Serves Stuffed Crepes That’ll Blow Your Mind
The best restaurants are often the ones you almost miss, and Crepella Crepes & Waffles Café in Avondale is proof that incredible food doesn’t announce itself with neon signs and billboards. This unassuming spot is quietly serving some of the most spectacular crepes in Arizona, and once you...
General manager accused of stealing $40,000 from her Black Canyon City business
A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing $40,000 from the Black Canyon City business for which she was the general manager. Detectives concluded there was $34,497.61 in cash that was unaccounted for, as other unauthorized transactions brought the total to more than $40,000, according to the Yavapai County Sh
