Filiberto’s Mexican Food: Honoring Tradition, Community, and Growth Across the Valley
For decades, Filiberto’s Mexican Food has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s dining scene, blending bold flavors, cultural pride, and community commitment. Across eight key locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area — Phoenix, Apache Junction, Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, and Scottsdale — Filiberto’s continues...
Man injured after being stabbed by woman in Tempe, police say
TEMPE, Ariz. — A man was hospitalized after being stabbed by a woman in Tempe on Monday morning, according to the city's police department. Tempe police officers were called to an area near Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive. Police said a man and a woman were together when they...
Remembering Angel Díaz, artist behind famous downtown Phoenix murals
And now to wrap up our year-end memories of Arizonans who passed away in 2025. Angel Díaz was an all-around artist, from graffiti to tattoos to public murals and even jiu-jitsu. Moving through downtown Phoenix, you’ve probably seen one of Díaz’s many public murals around town. He’s the artist behind “Super Barrio...
Man who acted as own lawyer from prison settles excessive force case
Cole Spencer was released from prison on Dec. 12 after serving most of his nine-year sentence for burglaries and aggravated assault on an officer.
Man arrested for series of armed robberies in west Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is in custody after allegedly admitting to a series of armed robberies across the west Phoenix area that date back to September. Phoenix Police detectives say Alexis Garcia-Fajardo first targeted WSS Shoe Store near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road on Sept. 28. Around 8:30 p.m.,...
Former Wells Fargo bank manager convicted of embezzlement
A jury recently convicted a former East Valley bank manager in connection with the theft of about $650,000 from Wells Fargo. Brooke McDonough's convictions for embezzlement and other crimes followed a two-week trial. Federal prosecutors say between 2021 and 2022, McDonough stole cash from the vault and ATMs of a...
St. Mary’s Food Bank expects to serve 1,500 families during Christmas distribution
Families will receive a Christmas ham or turkey, depending on location, while supplies last.
Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman: ‘Our city is open for business’
As Mesa’s Mayor, I have the privilege of helping guide our community into an extraordinary chapter of prosperity. Our city is now part of a globally competitive region, home to advanced manufacturing, semiconductor innovation, biotech research, and companies whose products reach every corner of the world. Global...
Phoenix Community Unites in Memory of Slain Teacher with Annual Toy Drive Amid Ongoing...
In a demonstration of resilience and community solidarity, residents of Phoenix have come together for the fourth consecutive year to honor the memory of David Denogean, a 30-year-old teacher whose life was tragically cut short. Denogean was shot and killed while walking his dog in November 2022, near 12th Street and...
Knife-wielding robber sentenced to 9.5 years in Mesa convenience store holdup
A Valley man was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison Monday following an April robbery of a Mesa convenience store using a knife. Cameron Davis, 34, pleaded guilty to one county of armed robbery

















