Mesa AZ

With a name like Massacre Falls Trail, many of us would err on the side of caution, or perhaps skip this hike altogether. After all, the name would imply it was connected to a tragedy, especially since it's inside the Superstition Wilderness, known for its urban legends. Some may even consider this a scary hiking […]

A parcel of land in north Phoenix that was once home to an Aztec temple-themed Fry’s Electronics is set for a law enforcement makeover. It’s part of a project to replace the Phoenix Police Department’s existing Cactus Park Precinct near 39th Avenue and Cactus Road, which has needed upgrades for years, according to Coun

Jeffrey Tazzara's dog chased off a bear that charged at his driveway while his son was standing outside. Video captured by Tazzara's security camera showed the bear running toward the driveway, but was luckily frightened off by his heroic husky. Tazzara said he rewarded his dog with a steak. Good...

If you’ve ever wondered why neighborhoods in Phoenix don’t look like New York City or somewhere in Europe, with brownstones lining the streets or smallish apartment buildings built close together, some advocates point to a simple building code change that is at the root. It’s called single stair reform.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Four inmates have died in Maricopa County custody in the span of two weeks. All four deaths occurred at Lower Buckeye Jail, the largest detention facility in Arizona. The causes of death remain under investigation, pending autopsies. Three inmates died during the last weekend of June;...

Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2026 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 20, 2025. Today, meet Laura Bianchi of Bianchi & Brandt. From a field of more than 2,200 women under consideration, the Most Influential Women...

With one symbolic gesture, Dr. Shane McCord's tenure as superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools officially came to an end. At the district's June 23 Governing Board meeting, McCord removed his own nameplate from the dais and replaced it with one bearing the name of his successor, Dr. Jared Ryan, marking the official t

This spring, as the Phoenix City Council debated whether to pass a controversial parks ordinance that would ban distributing food and providing medical care to homeless people in city parks, the city commissioned a survey to gauge public sentiment on the issue. But despite survey questions seemingly slanted to drum...

June was a tasty one for the Phoenix New Times food team. In our travels around the Valley, we stumbled on some stellar pizza, snacked on spicy wontons and marveled at a high-quality, low-cost lunch. As you’re out and about on your own travels across town, these spots are worth...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix homeowner says he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months and he believes the city should be held responsible. Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to...