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Tucked away in the shadow of Piestewa Peak, where the desert meets culinary paradise, sits a Phoenix treasure that has locals and travelers alike mapping routes just for a taste of seafood perfection. Aunt Chilada’s might not be oceanside, but their fish tacos have created such a devoted following that...

AVONDALE, Ariz. — A West Valley car crash on Christmas Day resulted in two people being taken to a hospital, according to officials. The two-vehicle collision was reported in Avondale at about 11:30 a.m. near Littlefield and Indian School roads. Photos taken by 12News show that both involved vehicles...

MESA, Ariz. — The first person in Maricopa County believed to be charged under a new Arizona law involving the sale of fentanyl has entered into a plea agreement. Cruzita Leon, 35, was arrested by Mesa police in March 2025 for allegedly selling fentanyl to a 49-year-old man who died from an overdose on Dec. 1, 2024....

A total of 68 registered nurses, 19 licensed practical nurses and 20 nurse assistants were awarded degrees and certificates during Mesa Community College commencement ceremonies held Dec. 15-16 at

There is a secret map locals across Arizona keep in their heads, the one dotted with tiny kitchens that never bought a billboard yet somehow stay packed. In the Copper State, those spots thrive on pure word of mouth, the kind where a friend leans in and whispers you must try this place tonight!

A monthslong investigation of sushi restaurants in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert and Mesa resulted in arrests for harboring undocumented people in stash houses. A probable cause statement says search warrants were served this month. Now police say an alleged restaurant owner and manager each face criminal complaints...

MESA, Ariz. — The late Kent Dana wore a plaid jacket every Christmas holiday from the 1980's until he retired in 2012. In the spirit of tradition, 12News Journalist Joe Dana ensures the jacket makes an annual appearance. This year's story is about a Mesa couple's tradition on tracks.

He says exercise and not drinking or smoke are the keys to his longevity. Jason Barry reports from Phoenix.

Preparations for one holiday light display at a Phoenix home begins all the way in February. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns how one homeowner is spreading Christmas cheer in his neighborhood.

An armed robbery at a Mesa Circle K in April has led to a nearly decade-long prison sentence. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office reports that Cameron Davis, born in March 1991, was handed 9.5 years for threatening a store employee with a knife during the heist. According to the official statement released by...