Sunshine Breakfast Bar Plans Third Location in Peoria
Sunshine Breakfast Bar has submitted a site plan and design review application for a third restaurant at 25720 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria, the city’s Willow District shared on Facebook. Co-owner Dina Mati told What Now Phoenix the team is still working through city approvals, and construction has...
Man accused of killing wife in Tempe scheduled for change-of-plea hearing
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man accused of killing his wife is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing Nov. 16. Christopher Hoopes is accused in the 2022 shooting death of his wife, Colleen Hoopes. The docket does not confirm that Christopher Hoopes has reached a plea agreement or indicate what...
Scottsdale Farmers Market finds new home
One of the surest signs that another challenging summer is over: the return of the Scottsdale Farmers Market. The popular, Saturdays-only fair takes a break in the summer heat. Now, it’s back. But if you’re looking for it at its longtime home at the First and Brown “Parking Corral,”...
Arizona officials question Turf Paradise’s readiness for racing
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With weeks to go before the start of Arizona’s horse racing season, industry leaders say basic operational positions at Turf Paradise remain unfilled. “Number one, there’s no general manager. Number two, there is no track vet. Number three, there is no track super — the maintenance of the track supervisor. As of yesterday, there was no concessionaire,” said Leroy Gessmann, executive director of the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Scottsdale businessman sues Meta, wins in court over flagged Facebook pages
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Scottsdale man who built a business helping content creators make money on Facebook took Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to small claims court after he says his clients’ accounts were repeatedly and inappropriately flagged. Building a business on Facebook growth. De’Leioun Jackson studied...
Surprise homeowners question soaring APS bills after meter replacements
SURPRISE, AZ — Several Surprise residents say their electric bills jumped dramatically after Arizona Public Service replaced electric meters at their homes, with some solar customers reporting their systems stopped producing power following the upgrades. One of those residents is Scott Scriver, who said APS replaced the meter at...
Sun City home linked to two deadly investigations
SUN CITY, AZ (AZFamily) — A Sun City home has been connected to two deadly investigations: the alleged deadly beating of a tenant by his landlord and a later apparent murder-suicide that left two people dead. Tenant died after alleged attack. George Crater is back in custody on a...
Desert Botanical Garden Welcomes Fall with 10-Day Festival
Desert Botanical Garden celebrates the return of outdoor season with its Great Fall Kickoff Festival, running October 9–18. The 10-day celebration brings seasonal activities, hands-on crafts, live music and fall-inspired food to the Phoenix destination, with experiences for visitors of all ages. The festival coincides with the opening of...
Man from Mexico arrested after allegedly running stash house for migrants in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man from Mexico ran a stash house with inhumane conditions, including exterior door locks that prevented anyone from leaving, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Hector Ambrosio Ruiz, 30, of Mexico, was arrested Thursday after Homeland Security agents served...
Get ready for rain! Phoenix could see its last 100-degree day before weekend storms
Showers and thunderstorms could reach metro Phoenix as early as Saturday afternoon, with intermittent rain continuing through Sunday and strong winds expected even outside thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The best chance of rain in the Phoenix area is Sunday morning, NWS meteorologist Katherine Berislavich told KTAR News...

















