CUSD offers 3 alternative high school programs
Some Chandler Unified School District students feel out of place in the traditional high school setting. CUSD offers three programs that provide a different kind of learning environment for these students. District officials gave the CUSD Governing Board an overview of the alternative education programs during a Feb....
Mesa teen allegedly made terroristic threats: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Police say a 15-year-old in Mesa has been arrested for allegedly making what they describe as "racially motivated online threats to potentially carry out a mass casualty incident." What we know:. Per a statement released on Feb. 27, the teen, who was not identified, was arrested at...
Tempe Tavern sues city over targeted enforcement and defamation allegations
A college bar near Arizona State University has sued Tempe, alleging city officials engaged in selective enforcement and defamed the business’s reputation after a series of underage drinking busts. The federal lawsuit alleges Tempe Tavern, on the corner of McClintock Road and Apache Boulevard, was unfairly targeted...
Dining Review: Warren’s Supper Club
Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles magnates Larry and Rasheedah White bring the noise at their high-energy East Valley steakhouse – but do they nail the food?. Larry and Rasheedah White – the hard-driving duo behind Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, Monroe’s Hot Chicken and Brunch & Sip – have famously turned their affinity for...
Happy Hour Spotlight: Breakfast & Brunch
When: 12-2 p.m. M-F Weekday brunchers will find deals aplenty at this sunny modern diner’s new Weekday Social. Select dishes are $12 and mimosas, brunch punch and Salty Dogs are $5. We’re all about the carb-y Easy Teasers (discounted $2): brown butter beignets ($6), old-fashioned doughnuts ($4.75) and cheddar biscuit...
Mesa ponders $30M investment in downtown
Arizona State University’s Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in the downtown’s emerging Arts and Innovation district has helped spur private investment for Mesa. Now the city wants more of the same by expanding the university’s footprint at an estimated cost of over $30 million. Council last...
Three-way Scottsdale Old Town battle percolating
Fans of Quentin Tarantino are familiar with his “Mexican standoff” climax – like Mr. White, Joe and Eddie pointing guns at each other in the “Reservoir Dogs” denouement. Sounds like what’s going on with Museum Square, where a three-way battle is brewing – and the...
This Arizona Buffet Has Quietly Become A Neighbourhood Favourite
If you’re looking for a no‑nonsense dining experience where the food speaks for itself, Eagles Buffet is the place to be. Nestled inside Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, this all-you-can-eat gem has quietly earned its place in the hearts of East Valley locals. While trendier spots come and go,...
Gilbert to unveil water meter audit results
Gilbert’s long-awaited third-party audit of its water meters and utility billing system is nearing completion, with national engineering firm Kimley-Horn and Associates set to present findings to the Town Council Tuesday. The results are scheduled to be released at 6:30 p.m. March 3, according to the agenda. Council...
SAFE Alert issued for missing 75-year-old Gilbert man
PHOENIX — Authorities issued a SAFE Alert on Sunday for a missing 75-year-old man from Gilbert. Prentice Mc Cray, Jr. was last seen driving a 2018 white Ford Edge with the Arizona license plate “V0A6LD” near Guadalupe and Power roads in Gilbert on Saturday around 4 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public...

















