Mega Data Centers Muscle Into Metro Phoenix, Stirring West Valley Backlash
Metro Phoenix’s data center boom just punched the accelerator again, with two huge projects moving through the pipeline on opposite sides of the Valley. Out by Luke Air Force Base, Takanock is pitching Project Baccara, a power-heavy complex with its own natural-gas plant. Across town in Mesa, NTT Global Data Centers...
‘Bloc’ again overpowers Scottsdale mayor
“Adopt Resolution No. 13584 amending the City of Scottsdale Rules of Council Procedure.”. Sounds about as exciting as watching a cactus grow, right?. The item at the Jan. 13 City Council meeting was presented by Interim City Attorney Luis Santaella and City Clerk Ben Lane – the duo behind contentious rule changes in...
The Edge wins its case for Club West Golf Course site
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today ruled against a group of Club West homeowners seeking to permanently restrict redevelopment of the former Club West Golf Course, ending over four years of litigation over the future of the 164-acre property. In a 10-page ruling dated Jan. 15 but filed today,...
Neighborhood groups accuse Mexican consul of joining publicity campaign with MCSO
Neighborhood groups accuse the Mexican consul in Phoenix of joining a publicity campaign by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The consul says there is no such thing. The beef is laid out in a recent letter to the Mexican Consul from Neighborhood Defense Committees. Members say the consul appears...
Woman dead, man critically hurt after shooting inside Gilbert home
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Police say a woman is dead after she and her husband were found shot inside an East Valley home Tuesday afternoon. Details are limited, but Gilbert PD officers were called to the area of Riggs and Higley roads around 3 p.m. According to Officer Travis Sheppard, a woman called 911 to report...
Delicious dozen: The 12 best restaurants in Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale is an epicenter of bars and restaurants. The tiny downtown cluster boasts many popular hotspots that draw tourists and locals alike. It’s home to our 2025 Best of Phoenix winner for the Valley’s best restaurant. This nook of Scottsdale, however, is really only the beginning.
Man Wanted On Multiple Charges Arrested After Barricade Situation In Mesa
A suspect wanted for multiple felony crimes was apprehended during a barricade situation in a Mesa neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to the city’s police department. Police stated that around 10 p.m. on Friday, a woman was reportedly assaulted by her 25-year-old son at a home near University Drive...
GameStop closes 5 stores in metro Phoenix and several more around Arizona
GameStop — retailer of new and used video games, accessories and collectibles — has closed five of its 32 stores in the Phoenix area and several more around the state. According to the store locator on the company’s website, the following Valley locations have closed in January:
No injuries reported after fully involved structure fire east of Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — No injuries were reported in a fully involved structure fire east of Apache Junction. Crews were called to the area of East Skyview Place and South Gold Canyon Drive around 7 p.m. Tuesday night, according to South Mountain Fire and Medical. Officials said the building...
Arizona AG warns potential ICE confrontations could turn deadly under state’s gun law
PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she’s concerned that potential confrontations between residents and ICE officers could turn deadly because of an Arizona gun law. The so-called 'Stand Your Ground' law “makes Arizona very, very different from almost every other state where this (ICE) buildup is...

















