After opening in Scottsdale, La La Land Kind Café is ‘coming soon’ to Arcadia
The company has gained popularity for its vibrant yellow cups and café aesthetic, which emphasizes its commitment “to spreading kindness.”
Cement mixer crash shuts down Valley freeway; brothers involved in deadly stabbing l Morning...
From a crash involving a cement mixer that shut down a Valley freeway to a deadly stabbing investigation in Phoenix, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of January 12. 1. Cement mixer crash. 2. Deadly stabbing in Phoenix. What we know:. One person is...
Aldi announces national expansion plan that includes 10 new Valley stores in 2026
PHOENIX – Discount grocer Aldi plans to open dozens of new stores in metro Phoenix over the next five years as part of an aggressive U.S. expansion. The supermarket chain, which originated in Germany, announced plans Monday to open 180 stores across 31 states in 2026, its 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.
Deputies release bodycam of cockfighting bust west of Phoenix
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said three arrests were made in connecting with the ring in Tonopah. Micaela Marshall reports.
Dolce Vita Gelato opens second location in Tempe
Dolce Vita Gelato is excited to announce the opening of its second Valley location on January 22. The Italian owned gelato shop, located at 1342 W. Warner Road, in Tempe invites the community
Gilbert Fire mourns loss of ‘Spring,’ state’s first arson detection dog
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — The Gilbert Fire Department is saying goodbye to one of their own. On Monday, the department shared on social media that their arson-detection dog, Spring, had passed away. She was 15 years old. For seven years, she worked alongside now-retired investigator David Zehring. The department...
ALDI and New Retail Growth Take Shape at Power & Elliot in Mesa’s East...
A major shift is underway at the busy intersection of Power Road and Elliot Road in Mesa, where a new commercial hub is taking form — anchored by ALDI and complemented by a host of shops, restaurants, and services that signal broader economic growth in the East Valley. The...
Beloved blind Phoenix street vendor passes after cancer fight
PHOENIX — A well-known Phoenix street vendor who was blind, has passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Marco Zepeda died early Saturday morning after being diagnosed last year. His ex-wife says it's a huge loss for the family. "He was just very outgoing," Adelina Zepeda said. "He...
Phoenix Retailers Face Jan. 15 Deadline to Comply with New Shopping Cart Ordinance
Retailers in Phoenix have until Thursday to comply with a new city ordinance requiring measures to manage shopping carts and prevent them from littering public spaces, the City of Phoenix reported on Friday. To comply with the ordinance, stores must install locking wheel systems or adopt plans to keep carts...
DPS: 5 arrested after $750K car theft ring in Phoenix is dismantled
Detectives identified 16 stolen vehicles, primarily high-end Mopar models like Hellcats and TRXs, which were scouted at apartment complexes and stolen using electronic technology to bypass keyless ignitions. The criminal organization allegedly dismantled the vehicles for parts to sell online or utilized...

















