Your guide to a family friendly Halloween in Phoenix
Kids love the costumes and candy that come with Halloween, but sometimes it’s hard to let them participate in the fun without running into something a little too scary. Whether you have kids who aren't old enough for haunted houses, or just prefer fun over frights, here’s some of the best options in the Valley.
Read full storyHow to make the most of your Halloweekends in Phoenix
Halloween is right around the corner, and there’s no shortage of events across the Valley to flaunt your costume or get your fill of frights. For weekend warriors who want to keep the Halloween spirit alive all month long, here’s some ways to join in.
Read full storyPinal County OKs funding boost for local mothers in need
A $1.7 million grant to help low-income mothers was approved by the Pinal County board of supervisors last week to support peer counseling services for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is considered a major health benefit to newborn babies, but women who face obstacles such as lack of work leave or adequate child care are more likely to choose formula. These challenges disproportionately impact low-income families.
Read full storyCuts to Pinal County water supply deal another blow to its crucial agriculture industry
Pinal County is getting a one-two punch when it comes to water supply. Last week, Arizona was told it needed to cut its Colorado River water usage by 21% next year. And Pinal County was recently designated a natural disaster area because of ongoing drought.
Read full storyPinal residents sound off over ‘dangerous’ sheriff
Residents are concerned rightwing Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is more concerned with politics than policing. At a Board of Supervisors meeting last week, some residents said they felt Lamb, a Jan. 6 sympathizer, proponent of conspiracy theories and a Fox News regular, is only concerned with power.
Read full storyPinal County runs out of in-person ballots following mail-in ballot errors
Nearly two dozen Pinal polling locations ran out of ballots yesterday – adding more confusion to a primary election in which 60,000 erroneous mail-in ballots were sent to voters early last month.
Read full storyHow to make sure your vote counts in Pinal’s municipal elections after county sends batch of bad ballots
County officials say they’ve sent supplemental ballots to Pinal County voters who received bad ballots earlier this month. About 60,000 incorrect mail-in ballots were sent earlier this month that left off municipal elections for some – and included them for others who are not eligible to vote in those contests.
Read full storyPinal County officials declare state of emergency over storm-related power outages
After an emergency session meeting Tuesday, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency due to the storm damage and power outages in the area. Around ten thousand residents in Eloy, Arizona City and surrounding areas lost power from the massive storm that hit the Valley on Sunday. Many are still without power, leaving residents vulnerable to the deadly summer heat.
Read full storyEmergency shelter set up in Pinal County after monsoon pummels the valley
After a weekend of heavy storms across Arizona, Pinal County officials have established an emergency shelter in Eloy for affected areas. Robson Ranch will house those in need of shelter from the intense weather conditions and provide water, air conditioning and phone charging stations until 6p.m. Toltec Middle School’s gym will also be used as an overnight shelter.
Read full storyPinal County restaurants get top scores again in June food inspections
Restaurants in Pinal County had another month of stellar performance on their food inspections in June. The inspections have revealed an ongoing streak of stellar performance for food safety practices in Pinal restaurants. Almost all restaurants received an Excellent rating, only a handful were given a Satisfactory rating, and none got marks lower than that.
Read full storyAnother new development is coming to Maricopa, this time made for renters
Maricopa is seeing a wave of new housing in the fast-growing city, this time the city could be getting a new rental development. The build-to-rent project, called Honeycutt Run, is planned to be a 208-unit community featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom rental homes.
Read full storyDucey signs off on $1.2 billion water plan as supply concerns grow
Gov. Doug Ducey approved a water plan last week that will dedicate $1.2 billion to improve long-term water supply and conservation. Ducey announced the plan as Arizona continues to struggle with water shortages and cutbacks.
Read full storyAuthorities warn of “sextortion” schemes targeting teens in Queen Creek and statewide
Local law enforcement officials are warning that cases of “sextortion” scams attempting to extort teenage boys are rising. Phoenix’s bureau of the FBI released a statement last month explaining what sextortion schemes are and methods to protect children. It said that because “schools across Arizona are on summer break and young people have more unsupervised time online,” parents need to take measures to keep kids safe.
Read full storyMultifamily development wins approval from Maricopa City Council
Another major housing development has been approved in Maricopa as the city continues to see an influx of development. Last week, the Maricopa City Council unanimously approved rezoning for the Porter & Iron Point apartments developed by Minnesota-based developer Roers Companies.
Read full storyAs leaders clash over Roe repeal, Pinal County officials aren’t sure how to proceed
Abortion rights activists protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court on the last day of their term on June 30, 2022 in Washington, DC.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. Since the Supreme Court decided to eliminate a constitutional right to abortion, Arizona providers, advocacy organizations and politicians have been clashing over what it means for state policy.
Read full storyMultifamily development wins approval from Maricopa City Council
Another major housing development has been approved in Maricopa as the city continues to see an influx of development. Last week, the Maricopa City Council unanimously approved rezoning for the Porter & Iron Point apartments developed by Minnesota-based developer Roers Companies.
Read full storyPinal County takes forefront of state Republican crusade against family friendly drag events
Republican Sen. Vince Leach of Saddlebrooke is joining some of his peers at the forefront of a campaign to criminalize minors attending or participating in events featuring drag performers.
Read full storyGround breaks on a new corridor to Casa Grande as Maricopa continues expanding
Maricopa’s population and development has been booming and now the city is getting an east-west transportation corridor. This week, city council officials said in a press release that ground had broken on the Sonoran Desert Parkway project, which was originally announced three years ago.
Read full storyMaricopa to open the region’s second-ever high school, first since 1955
Last month, Maricopa Unified School District cut the ribbon on phase one of the region’s second-ever high school, Desert Sunrise. Maricopa district’s superintendent Tracey Lopeman said the building will eventually be a 125,000-square-foot school built across an 80 acre campus. The school will be Maricopa’s second-ever high school since Maricopa High School opened in 1955.
Read full storySan Manuel Revitalization Coalition nets $5,000 grant for community services
San Manuel Revitalization Coalition's community centerTC Brown via Google. OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation included a San Manuel community organization in a round of $5,000 Community Impact Grants.
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