ADOT helps arrest 2019 stolen identity suspect
PHOENIX — A man accused of using his brother’s identity six years ago has been arrested. And it was all thanks to the efforts of a detective from the Arizona Department of Transportation. Phoenix police arrested Raymond Hernandez in July, authorities said. The arrest stemmed from outstanding warrants...
New affordable housing community opens in south Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A new state-funded affordable housing community held its grand opening in south Phoenix Monday morning. Dahlia Village, the new community near 16th Street & Broadway in South Phoenix, brings 126 apartment homes for low-to-middle income individuals and families. The Arizona Department of Housing...
‘Legendary’ downtown Phoenix restaurant and bar closes after 20 years
FEZ on Central, a restaurant and bar that served customers in Phoenix for two decades, has closed. The restaurant was located on the corner of Central Avenue and Portland Street, on the ground level of the Roosevelt Square Apartments. Orange awnings shaded buzzy patios surrounding the unique circular space,...
Alta 87 apartment complex in Gilbert opens with free lease specials
PHOENIX — A national home developer announced the opening of a 257-unit complex in Gilbert that will have a structured parking garage. Alta 87 is offering two free months of rent to lessees, along with other specials. It’s located on Arizona Avenue just south of Baseline Road. “The...
Phoenix gas prices keep rising, 50 cents higher than last year
PHOENIX — The average price for gas in the Valley is continuing to rise and costs are now about 50 cents higher compared to last year. Prices have risen about 32 cents since last month, with Phoenix's average reaching $3.89 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of over 1,000 stations in the Valley. The most...
Rain chances today, more weather changes coming
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Early morning showers and thunderstorms moved through the Valley on Monday, with more significant weather changes on the way in the new week ahead. An area of low pressure off the West Coast is pumping moisture into Arizona. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the high country today, with...
Tempe honors Hispanic firefighters from the San Pablo community with commemorative patch
As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Tempe is putting a spotlight on volunteer firefighters from the San Pablo community. The Hispanic settlement at the base of Hayden Butte was practically erased by the 1950s. Darrell Duty is interim chief of Tempe Fire Medical Rescue. He says...
Phoenix man arrested 6 years after allegedly stealing his brother’s identity
PHOENIX — A Valley man has been taken into custody six years after he allegedly stole his brother’s identity, officials announced Monday. Raymond Hernandez was arrested in July by the Phoenix Police Department and stands accused of stealing his brother’s identity after his driver’s license was suspended, according to...
Jury deliberations begin in Cleophus Cooksey trial, accused in series of killings
PHOENIX — Jury deliberations began Monday in the trial for Cleophus Cooksey, who is accused of a series of Phoenix-area killings in 2017. The trial was pushed back repeatedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and opened earlier this year. Cooksey is accused of murder and other charges stemming from...
6 Enormous Thrift Stores In Arizona Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Looking for amazing thrift stores in Arizona where you can spend hours exploring?. These 6 enormous secondhand shops offer endless aisles of treasures and surprises for dedicated bargain hunters!. 1. Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Sunnyslope Thrift Store (Phoenix) Have you ever walked into a thrift store...
