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Man accused of firing paintballs, BBs at north Phoenix mosque

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has been taken into custody for allegedly firing paintballs and BBs at a north Phoenix mosque and community members over the weekend. Phoenix police confirmed Michael Dominguez, 30, was arrested Monday morning in connection to the alleged crime. On Saturday, around 2:30 a.m., officers...
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2 retired officers created their own Arizona police force to investigate paranormal encounters

Marianne Robb retired from the Gilbert Police Department in 2021, after 34 years in law enforcement. But she’s still working with police officers. A few years ago, she and another former officer, Dave Rich, started an organization they call UAP PD — the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Police Department. They take...
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Buckeye’s Verrado Marketplace adds bakery, brewery, 2 restaurants to lineup before opening

PHOENIX — Officials behind the upcoming Verrado Marketplace shopping center recently announced another wave of restaurants joining the development. The center near Interstate 10 and Verrado Way will be operated by Vestar, which said Paris Baguette will be one of four new dining options opening at the West Valley...
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Mesa school board approves staff layoffs

A Career and Technical Education biomedical science teacher, a behavioral specialist and over a dozen instructional coaches are some of the 50 Mesa Public Schools employees who won’t be returning to work after the academic year ends. The Governing Board without comment voted 4-0-1 to approve the layoffs Feb....
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The Cinnamon Rolls Arizona Locals Cannot Stop Craving In 2026

Arizona is home to some seriously incredible cinnamon rolls, and locals have strong opinions about where to find the best ones. My ideal weekend starts with a hot cup of coffee and a pastry so good I immediately start planning when I can have it again. I take the search...
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New shops, restaurants planned for Queen Creek’s upcoming ‘The Switchyard’ district

QUEEN CREEK, AZ (AZFamily) — Construction continues to boom in the far East Valley, and now there’s even more shops and restaurants headed for Queek Creek’s first walkable downtown district. Real estate developers for “The Switchyard,” a 10-acre mixed-use space at Ellsworth and Ocotillo roads, announced Tuesday...
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Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager accused of identity theft takes plea deal

PHOENIX, Arizona — A Zipps Sports Grill hiring manager who was charged during the January HSI raids of the 14 locations across the Valley pleaded guilty to identity fraud in federal court today. Diego Gonzalez-Rosales, 36, was originally charged with knowingly hiring employees living in the country illegally,...
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He offered a woman in Chandler a ride to work. Now he’s going to...

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The man found guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Chandler has been sentenced to decades in prison. Dexter Greyer, 28, was recently sentenced in court to 60 years in prison after a jury convicted him of offenses committed in January 2024, officials said.
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House Prices Set to Soar in These 9 Popular Spots for Retirees

Retirement is a prime time to make smart homeowner moves. Bearing that in mind, here are some real estate markets where prices might be primed to skyrocket.
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Phoenix body cam video shows armed man killed by his gun in struggle

Phoenix police released edited body camera video showing the moments before a suspect’s gun discharged during a struggle with officers. The incident began with a 911 call reporting a man with a gun near a park and young children on Feb. 23. Police say officers didn’t fire any of their guns.

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