Authorities release new information about body found at South Mountain in Phoenix
Authorities on Thursday released the identity of the man whose body was found at South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix earlier this week. Michael Jules Goldberg, 78, died after apparently suffering from a medical event, the Phoenix Police Department announced. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office will ma
Dirty Dining: Roaches, raw chicken found at Phoenix-area restaurants
Inspectors found major health code violations at several Valley restaurants this week. Sushi Ave in Gilbert was cited for live roaches in a food prep area and lettuce touching raw chicken. Tabla Indian Restaurant in Phoenix had six violations, including workers handling food and dishes without proper handwashing. Clove
Phoenix man sentenced to 35 years for role in drug trafficking organization
A Phoenix man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role as an enforcer in a transnational drug trafficking organization that brought fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into Pennsylvania and across the country. According to the Department of Justice, 30-year-old Carlos Zamora was one of two defen
Scottsdale ranks as sixth-best U.S. city to start a career in 2026
As AI is rewriting the playbook for early-career roles and the unemployment rate remains elevated among recent graduates, Scottsdale finishes as the sixth-best mid-sized U.S. city for 2026 grads to launch a career, vaulting three spots since last year in CoworkingCafe’s annual study on the top cities for grads. In Ariz
Vapes among 2,500 pounds of trash pulled from Salt River, raising safety concerns
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Cleanup crews pulled thousands of pounds of trash from the Salt River following a busy weekend, including an item that has environmental officials concerned. Volunteers and state workers recovered 2,500 pounds of trash during the recent cleanup. Among the debris: 39 phones, three umbrellas, one ham
3 most stressed out ZIP codes for parents in Arizona
Parenting has never exactly been a low-stress hobby, but in some parts of America, the daily juggle feels less like family life and more like a full-contact sport. Between daycare bills, school pressures, high grocery prices, work commutes, screen-time battles, sleep deprivation, and the quiet panic of trying to hold e
Traffickers sentenced as Arizona AG sounds alarm on carfentanil
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning about dangerous narcotics after three recent trafficking cases ended with prison sentences or probation. The first case involves Julian Magana, who was sentenced to 9.25 years in prison Friday after selling 10,000 pills laced with a synthetic opioid ca
Man allegedly stalked Phoenix woman after date
A man is under arrest after investigators say he stalked a young north Phoenix woman following a date.
The Unique Ways Phoenix Families Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning
Before air conditioning, Phoenix residents creatively battled the sweltering summer heat with thick clay walls, shaded porches, and clever routines, showcasing their resilience in a harsh desert climate.
Storm blows dust into Valley, potential to develop into Thunderstorm
A weather system blew dust into the Valley on Wednesday evening and had the potential to develop into a thunderstorm, according to officials. The National Weather Service (NWS) for Phoenix posted that the head of the storm was pushing dust toward Loop 202 Santan Freeway from the south near Arizona Avenue around 4:45 p.

















