Man dies in Mesa Police custody following bicycle stop
MESA, Ariz. - A man died following a struggle with Mesa Police during an arrest over the weekend. Officers tried stopping 52-year-old Eric Baker while he was riding a bike near Dobson Road and University Drive on the night of April 4. Police said Baker did not have the required front light on the bicycle.
The Massive Thrift Store In Arizona That Will Completely Change The Way You Shop
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you realize you’ve been shopping all wrong your entire life. The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center in Tempe is about to become your new shopping religion. Here’s the thing about retail therapy at traditional stores: you’re basically...
Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. The Phoenix area is famous for its hot weather. Remember just last month, when we had record-breaking...
This Arizona restaurant is known for its amazing taco salad
Tucked away in Phoenix, Arizona, Ranch House Grille has built a loyal following for serving hearty, homestyle food that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Located at 5618 E Thomas Rd, this cozy breakfast spot has earned a stellar 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,900 happy customers. From their...
Emotional ‘honor walk’ held for Chandler teen who donated organs
An emotional honor walk was held Monday in honor of a Chandler teen who was struck and killed by a car outside his high school and he's donating his organs. Jayben Trace "Jee" Baguyos Camacho was rushed to the hospital Thursday in extremely critical condition and died Sunday after being on life support. In the middle of unimaginable grief, his family and friends honored...
Horse trapped in Mesa canal rescued by firefighters
MESA, Ariz. — The Mesa Fire Department was dispatched Sunday night to help a horse trapped in a distressing situation. At about 6:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a local canal where a horse had fallen and was unable climb out of. The horse apparently fell while attempting to cross over a metal grate bridge.
Arizona teen’s debut album titled, “Honestly, it’s just embarrassing” young artist Frankie Rae wrote...
Born in Tempe Arizona, Frankie Rae, a 16-year-old Arizona native who eventually became a Bay Area transplant after a family move, just released her debut album titled, “Honestly, it’s just embarrassing.”. To search for Frankie Rae online can be a bit daunting when at least two other artists...
He Kept Stealing Cars Across Phoenix for Months — But At 19, It All...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — A 19-year-old Arizona man has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after investigators linked him to a widespread vehicle theft operation that stretched across the Phoenix area and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. Dozens of Thefts Across the City. According to investigators,...
5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Phoenix and How to Stay Safe
In 2024, Phoenix saw 37,472 crashes. 265 of those killed someone. Here’s the part that should bother you more: according to the Maricopa Association of Governments, six out of ten traffic injuries in the region happen at intersections. So do four out of ten deaths. Now add commercial trucks....
‘Let them all assault me’: Records show armed, off-duty Phoenix cop’s plan at student...
An off-duty Phoenix police sergeant is under internal investigation after counter-protesting a student-led anti-ICE demonstration in Chandler while armed and masked. Police reports allege Sergeant Dusten Mullen explicitly stated his goal was to provoke juvenile protesters into assaulting him so they could be arrested. While a teenage girl was initially...
















