Mesa AZ

Mendocino Farms, a California-born fast-casual concept, is opening its first Arizona location in Gainey Ranch on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The Scottsdale opening marks another milestone in the brand’s continued expansion, bringing its signature “Eat Happy” experience to one of the Valley’s most vibrant...

Almost 200 kids are warmer during these chilly Valley days, thanks to the residents of Holiday Village Manufactured Home Community in Mesa. They gathered last weekend at the community’s ballroom to put the finishing touches on 196 handmade quilts for AZ Blankets 4 Kids, a Valley nonprofit whose mission is “to provide...

Arizona‑born food lovers know that the best flavors often hide in the most unassuming corners of the city. Cravings led me straight to Cheese ’n Stuff on N Central Ave, where a single, perfectly stacked sandwich could easily become the day’s highlight. Tucked away at 5042 N Central, the...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The City of Tempe is considering a voluntary bonus program to incentivize developers to build affordable housing by offering increased density, increased building height and reduced parking requirements. The proposed program would reward developers with bonuses in exchange for designating a...

The recent release of public records in Yakima – an eastern Washington city of 97,300, some 1,283 miles away – raises a gaggle of questions about Scottsdale’s use of the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. Two weeks after a Progress story on critics of Scottsdale’s...

Forget everything you thought you knew about dinner reservations. Way out in the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction sits a dining experience that literally floats on Canyon Lake. The Dolly Steamboat combines stunning desert scenery with onboard meals and snacks, creating one of the most unusual restaurant...

Popular food truck, Randizzle’s, is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Gilbert. East Valley Now reports that Randizzle’s will open on the west side of Gilbert Road, just south of Warner Road and across from Gilbert Town Hall — previously the home of Wayback Burgers. The news was also co-shared by East...

What Many North Phoenix Residents Don’t Realize About Chronic Pain. Many people in North Phoenix assume aches and stiffness are simply part of getting older. Neck tightness in the morning. A sore lower back after sitting too long. Shoulder tension that never quite goes away. These issues are often attributed to age,...

Two California teenagers are facing felony charges after a violent Scottsdale home invasion where they allegedly targeted a family for $66 million in cryptocurrency. The suspects, identified as Jackson Sullivan and Skylar Lapaille, reportedly posed as delivery drivers to gain entry before duct-taping and assaulting...

PHOENIX — Three men have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly armed robbery in Phoenix last year, authorities said. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identified the three men as 18-year-old Demarius Shaw, 19-year-old Raul Clavel and 18-year-old David Brunt. The trio of suspects are facing...