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...
Video: Phoenix cop shoots armed man who called 911 on himself
In the late morning of Dec. 7, Phoenix police officers scoured a Deer Valley neighborhood after someone called 911 to report a man threatening to shoot someone with a handgun. After an officer located him, the man twice raised his gun at the officer, who shot and killed him. After...
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...
Phoenix Renters Rejoice: Rental Prices Drop Across the Valley, Including Mesa and Glendale
It seems Phoenix renters are getting an early holiday present this year, as new reports indicate that rental prices in the Valley and surrounding areas are on a notable decline. A report from Zumper shows a 6.3% drop in rent this year, with one-bedroom apartments in Phoenix now sitting at an average of $1,448 per...
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...

















