Vallarta Supermarkets Packs Glendale Debut, Lines Up Rapid Phoenix Rollout
Vallarta Supermarkets did not exactly tiptoe into Arizona. The family-owned California grocery chain opened its first Arizona store in Glendale last Wednesday, packed the aisles, and is already moving on a second Phoenix-area location. Company leaders say this is just the opening act, with a long-term game plan of...
Memorial held for Glendale fire captain who fought for firefighter health care
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A memorial service on Wednesday is set to honor a Glendale fire captain who fought for firefighter compensation benefits while battling a rare form of cancer. Captain Kevin “KT” Thompson was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in white blood cells, in 2019....
‘Humanitarian crisis’: Sober living home scandal widens with criminal charges, lawsuits
Roberta Romero struggles to speak about the death of her sons. She talks softly, in hushed tones, pausing sometimes as she describes how her eldest son, Lionel Sandoval, died in 2022 while trying to shake his addiction in one of Arizona’s sober living homes. Her youngest, Ty, died by...
More than 60 dogs seized from Peoria home after years of complaints
Police say the woman who lived at the property where dozens of dogs were found, including 3 dead dogs, has previously been arrested on animal cruelty charges.
10 Hard-To-Get Seafood Reservations In Arizona Locals Go Crazy For
Arizona might not have an ocean coast, but that hasn’t stopped some restaurants from serving seafood that’s nothing short of spectacular. I’ve been lucky enough to snag a table at a few of these spots, and trust me, the anticipation is part of the fun-because these tables book fast.
Preliminary report explains what caused deadly helicopter crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released on Wednesday its preliminary report regarding the helicopter’s collision with a slackline, including new information that a second helicopter came dangerously close to the same line about an hour after the crash.
Scottsdale mayor demands answers from city officials about her chief of staff’s suspension
PHOENIX – Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is demanding answers from city officials about why her chief of staff was suspended. Borowsky’s top aide, R. Lamar Whitmer, reportedly was removed from City Hall at the direction of City Manager Greg Caton on Jan. 14 and placed on non-disciplinary suspension, with pay.
Phoenix Jury Weighs Explosive Uber Rape Trial That Could Rewrite Ride Rules
A federal jury in Phoenix is now deep into a negligence trial that could reshape how courts handle sexual assault claims against Uber and other rideshare giants. At the center of the case is Tempe resident Jaylynn Dean, who says Uber’s safety systems failed her when a driver raped her in the back of a car after she...
Harm reduction CEO says new Phoenix parks ordinance will lead to more overdoses, deaths
The Phoenix City Council approved a controversial new law that puts new restrictions in place about providing medical care in public parks — and harm reduction groups are not happy about it. They are the force behind recent drops in overdose rates in Arizona. Now they say they won’t...
Health inspectors cite popular Scottsdale, Chandler eateries
A popular Italian eatery in Old Town Scottsdale and a pho restaurant in Chandler were among spots cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.

















