Mesa cafe serving up tasty happy hour deals for under $9
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s time for happy hour, and one Mesa restaurant is serving up delicious deals for as low as two bucks!. What’s Crackin’ Cafe, located near Power and McDowell roads, hosts happy hour every day from 12:30 p.m. to closing. Guests can get chips and salsa for $5, a cheeseburger with French fries...
This Tiny Arizona Bakeshop Is Known for Tamales Locals Swear By
On Broadway Road in Mesa, a tiny bakeshop draws lines with the aroma of masa and fresh bread. Panadería y Carnicería La Estrella keeps ovens humming from 5 AM to 9 PM, and locals swear the tamales here taste like home. You will find pan dulce, conchas, bolillos,...
‘He has my 6-year-old in the car and he won’t let him out’: Mesa...
MESA, Ariz. — Traveling 90 mph and running red lights, Mesa police say 35-year-old Denzel Franklin had no regard for anyone, including his six-year-old son. "Our priority is to make sure the victims are safe," Mesa Police Public Information Officer Jose Aguirre said. "In this case, we had a very aggressive suspect...
Mesa won’t dismiss 40K+ photo radar tickets after clerical error
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — More than 40,000 photo radar tickets issued by Mesa between 2020 and 2021 contained an error involving a judge’s signature, city officials said. The tickets displayed the name of a retired judge who was no longer with the city, according to Mesa assistant city manager Ken Cost.
Ex-ASU QB launches Independent bid for AZ governor
Hugh Lytle, a former ASU quarterback turned healthcare executive, announced he is launching an Independent bid for the governor of Arizona.
Former Arizona star Lauri Markkanen sends 2-word message after BYU takedown
Lauri Markkanen showed love for Arizona after the Wildcats’ road win over BYU, posting a two-word message following the unbeaten takedown.
The Retro Diner In Arizona Where You Can Dine For Just Less Than $13
Gleaming chrome catches the morning sun like a desert mirage, but this isn’t a heat-induced hallucination – it’s 5 & Diner in Phoenix, where time stands still and your wallet doesn’t need to go on a crash diet just to enjoy a proper meal. The moment...
Onlookers said pepper balls were deployed during Tempe Zipps raid
Onlookers at the Tempe Zipps near ASU said law enforcement deployed pepper balls Monday during the federal raid of the sports bar. The search was part of an operation that targeted 15 Valley Zipps locations. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was at the Tempe location to "keep the peace," deputies said, but didn't...
Author pays $6.5M for north Scottsdale home. Check it out
The co-founder of American Traffic Solutions, a design store owner, an author and real estate agent were among the buyers and sellers of metro Phoenix’s priciest homes during mid-January. $16,500,000 Kimberly and Steven Goetsch paid cash for a new 8,697-square-foot Paradise Valley house with views of Camelback...
Former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard talks about a family member’s journey with Alzheimer’s
When you hear the name Terry Goddard, you may think of his legacy as Phoenix’s former mayor or as Arizona’s attorney general. But Goddard was, until recently, a caregiver for a close relative. Terry Goddard says when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease no two situations are alike.

















