VIDEO: Dog rescued from 132-degree car in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A one-year-old dog is recovering after being rescued from a parked vehicle that reached a dangerous 132 degrees, according to Chandler police. As temperatures continue to climb across the Valley, officials said the incident serves as another reminder never to leave children or pets inside a parked car
AZ bill would let homeowners install backyard shade structures despite HOA rules
An Arizona bill heading to the governor's desk would let homeowners install shade structures in their backyards, overriding HOA rules.
New Arizona law aims to make it easier for homeowners to evict squatters
PHOENIX — A new Arizona law aims to make it easier for homeowners to remove squatters. Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday signed Senate Bill 1426, which streamlines the removal of unlawful occupants from residences. The bill sponsor, state Sen. Wendy Rogers, said the bill is common-sense legislation that closes loopholes.
Phoenix Curaleaf workers decertify union days after ratifying contract
In a nearly unanimous vote, employees at the Curaleaf dispensary on Camelback Road voted to decertify their union just days after a four-year contract negotiation resulted in guaranteed wage increases. The move comes as a surprise, given how hard Curaleaf employees fought to form a union and win a contract.
Concerns continue over safety of e-bikes
On May 20, Gilbert police made six arrests, including two parents, and towed 11 e-bikes and e-motorcycles during the enforcement operation.
Scottsdale homeowner beat the solar deadline and cut electric bills to $0 before APS...
"I hate the 'we're not making money from solar customers' argument."
Man dies after being hit by pickup truck in Maryvale
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after being hit by a pickup truck in Phoenix’s Maryvale community early Monday morning. Around 5 a.m., first responders were called to the area of 55th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard on a report of a person hit by a car. A...
Pedestrian hit, killed near 55th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian early Monday morning. Officers were first called to the scene near 55th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard just before 5 a.m. for reports of a crash. When they arrived, they located a man in critical condition. He was taken to a hospital, where
The 7 most exciting new Valley restaurants that opened in May
Often at this time of the year, new restaurants hold off on opening their doors until the cooler temperatures of fall arrive. But in May, a handful of exciting new spots gave locals something to enjoy this summer. Familiar names, whether from former locations or farmers market stands, expanded with...
What to know about the huge Japanese food hall coming to Scottsdale
For the past two years, Huy Truong has brought locations of acclaimed and viral Japanese restaurant chains to the Valley. He started with the Michelin-recognized Mensho Ramen, which opened its first location in Mesa in June 2024, followed by one in Phoenix in January 2025 and a third in Glendale in October. Most recent

















