Social media buzzing about stranded Waymos in metro Phoenix during storm
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —A massive storm rolled through metro Phoenix on Friday, causing widespread flooding, and self-driving Waymos were spotted in rising floodwaters or pulled over along the side of the road. Leah Sarat was a passenger in one of those self-driving SUVs during the rainstorm. She had called for...
Waymo safety concerns after Arizona floods
Gilbert woman claims her water bill unexpectedly skyrocketed by 1,000%. A Gilbert woman said her water bill went from $260 to more than $2,600 despite no change in her usage. Nancy Stipp said the spike came after the town replaced its water meter and billing system last month. The town is blaming the change on a new...
‘They can’t see under the water’: Waymo vehicles back on the road after many...
PHOENIX — Social media users captured dramatic videos of driverless Waymo vehicles stuck in floodwaters during Friday's storm in Arizona. It has prompted concerns about the safety of the autonomous cars. As Phoenix was hit with the most rain the area had seen in seven years, Waymo opted to...
Zaxby’s chicken opens in Arizona, with more to come
Chicken chain Zaxby's is expanding into the Western U.S., and the Georgia-based company has officially arrived in Arizona. State of play: Zaxby's opened its first Arizona location last month in Queen Creek at 37756 N. Gantzel Rd. Zoom in: You can get conventional chicken tenders, wings and sandwiches, but can...
Mayo Clinic Bans Coffee Company
The Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, has decided to ban a coffee company from its grounds due to an eyebrow-raising reason. Graveyard Shift Coffee took to Instagram last week to announce that it would no longer serve coffee at Mayo Clinic due ot its name. This decision went into effect immediately.
People say water bills have skyrocketed in Gilbert after system changes
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Some Gilbert residents say their water bills have suddenly surged by hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, despite no change in their usage. Nancy Stipp told Arizona’s Family she was stunned when her monthly bill jumped from about $270 to more than $2,600. “Oh my...
Phoenix police have shot and killed 4 people in the last 41 days
During the first seven months of the year, Phoenix police officers shot and killed four people — a number notable for how small it was. The year before, Phoenix cops had shot and killed 14 people, up from 12 the year before. Then suddenly, after four killings to start 2025, Phoenix police weapons went quiet.
Starbucks Is Closing 12 Stores in Arizona. Is Your Town’s on the List?
Starbucks has announced part of its restructuring plan will include shutting down a dozen Arizona locations. The move is part of the company’s broader “Back to Starbucks” strategy, which aims to reallocate resources toward higher-performing stores, optimize its footprint, and enhance store experience. About Starbucks.
This Italian gem in Tempe is the neighbor you wish you had
If you want to enjoy the riches served at Bar Capri in Tempe, it’s crucial to make a reservation. The small restaurant and bar, along with the surrounding parking lot, fill up fast. It’s easy to see why. Bar Capri opened in March, starting with drinks and snacks,...
Scottsdale first responders pull body from flooded park
Scottsdale Police have identified the body of a man pulled from a flooded area of Vista Del Camino Park Saturday, Sept. 27, as 38-year-old Ander Polanco. Around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 26 , officers
