Mesa Memories: Mesa ancestors hated summer, too – but endured it
To paraphrase William Shakespeare when it comes to summer in Arizona: “Methinks thou doth protest too much.”. After living in Mesa for more than six decades, I can say we have become a community of wimps. Every summer, for at least four months, complaints about the broiling heat grow louder and climate change and the...
The Beef Ribs At This BBQ Restaurant In Arizona Are So Good, You’ll Crave...
In Phoenix, there’s a BBQ joint where the beef ribs aren’t just a meal – they’re a religious experience. Frasher’s Smokehouse sits unassumingly on Indian School Road, but inside those doors awaits a carnivore’s paradise that will haunt your dreams in the best possible way.
Two hikers rescued off Camelback Mountain in heat-related emergency
Two people were hospitalized after being rescued off Camelback Mountain Saturday afternoon, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
Mendocino Farms to Open First Arizona Location at Scottsdale Promenade
California-Based Salad & Sandwich Shop Set to Debut in 2026. California-based Mendocino Farms has chosen Scottsdale Promenade for its first Arizona location, marking a significant step in the popular sandwich and salad shop’s continued national expansion. Scottsdale Promenade, a prominent lifestyle and shopping...
Pistoleros Parrilla Coming to Old Town Scottsdale
The owners of Boondocks Patio & Grill are preparing to open a new restaurant concept, Pistoleros Parrilla, in Old Town Scottsdale at 4333 N. Civic Center Plaza. The new wood-fired Mexican steakhouse is the latest from brothers Luke and Jake Kory, who own Boondocks Patio & Grill in Old Town Scottsdale and Tempe,...
Arizona Monsoon Update: July Ends with Record-Low Rainfall, Lightning Across State – What to...
Phoenix, Arizona – This summer’s monsoon has left Arizona parched, with rainfall and lightning activity across the state well below normal through July 25. Persistent southwest flow has kept deep tropical moisture from reaching the region, leaving much of Arizona—especially the Phoenix metro—dry as July draws to a...
Woman dead, man in custody after shooting and barricade in Chandler
CHANDLER, AZ — A woman is dead and a man is in custody after a shooting in Chandler Friday afternoon. Chandler police say officers were called for a domestic disturbance near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard after reports of an argument and a noise resembling a gunshot. When officers...
8 No-Frills Restaurants In Arizona That’ll Serve You The Best Seafood Of Your Life
Looking for amazing seafood in Arizona without the fancy frills?. These 8 seafood spots offer fresh ocean flavors and casual atmospheres that locals love!. 1. Knock Kneed Lobster (Phoenix) Don’t let the rustic exterior fool you. This place is a Phoenix institution that seafood lovers have been flocking to...
Man found asleep in car with gun prompts SWAT response in north Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man is in custody after being found asleep behind the wheel of a running car with a gun nearby, prompting a SWAT response and evacuations in a north Phoenix neighborhood early Saturday morning. It happened just before 2 a.m. near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, according...
Motorcyclist fighting for life after hit-and-run crash in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is fighting for their life after being hit by a car in Glendale on Friday night, and police are searching for the driver involved. Glendale police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near 69th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The motorcyclist was taken to...
