Ride slower or risk a ticket: Tempe enforces new electric bike, scooter rules
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Tempe is cracking down on the speed of electric bikes and scooters on city sidewalks and paths under new safety regulations now being enforced by officers. With electric bikes and motorized scooters capable of reaching speeds near 30 mph, city officials say the new rules...
These 8 Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed
We're in the final stretch of our summer campaign. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by August 9 to support the journalism our community relies on. Reader support is helping shape the future of local news. In July, the Phoenix food scene lost a mix of restaurants new and old....
Celebrate National Golf Month with Two AZ Staycations
August is National Golf Month, making it the perfect excuse to plan a staycation that pairs championship golf with luxury accommodations, spa treatments and dining. Fortunately, Arizona is home to some of the country’s most scenic golf destinations, allowing golfers to enjoy rounds without leaving the state. Nestled am
DATA: New home construction across the Phoenix metro
New home construction in the Phoenix Valley ticked up in June, but the broader trend still points downward.
KJZZ’s Sun Up for August 3, 2026
KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News. ANNOUNCER: KJZZ’s Sun Up is supported by Banner Health, Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare system. Last year, Banner reinvested more than $1.1 billion in community
Surveillance video shows Glendale shooting
A camera recorded the moment shots were fired as victims checked an electrical box outside a Glendale home. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Glendale police say mom passed out drunk as smoke filled home, endangering child
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A Glendale woman got drunk and fell asleep while her home filled with smoke and her toddler was found barely conscious Saturday, according to court paperwork obtained Monday. The ex of Kallien Heathman, 25, arrived at the home on Sierra Street near 65th Avenue, south...
July 2026 Restaurant Openings and Closings
More than 20 new restaurants opened in July amid sizzling 115-degree-plus temperatures. But the month also delivered a big round of closures, including an Old Town Scottsdale institution that has been around for 30 years. Openings. Abuela’s Fry Bread Co. Ahwatukee now has its own frybread restaurant that also...
Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth
Taiwan’s government announced it will open a representative office in Phoenix to strengthen ties with Arizona and support growing Taiwanese investment in the region. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix will function much like a consulate, helping Taiwanese businesses, nationals and members of the Taiwane
SAFE Alert issued for missing 28-year-old man last seen in Phoenix
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 28-year-old man who was last seen in Phoenix over the weekend. David Clay was last seen on foot in the area of 19th Avenue and Greenway Road on Saturday around 11 p.m. He is described as a white male, who is 6-feet...

















