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Critical Mesa election heads to the wire
The face of Mesa city government could change dramatically Tuesday as votes are counted in the July 30 Primary Election. The mayor’s seat and those in Council Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for grabs in the nonpartisan election, though whether winners emerge in the mayoral and District 1 elections will depend on the state-mandated formula for determining Primary Election winners.
Judge tosses suit against Mesa Public Schools transgender rules
Esa Public Schools last week announced that a judge has thrown out Governing Board member Rachel Walden’s suit challenging the district’s transgender guidelines. Walden vowed to appeal. The guidelines came under the spotlight after they were updated last year to allow boys who identify as female to use...
Around Chandler: Week of July 28, 2024
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes has announced the winners of its 2024 High School Service Above Self and Vocational Scholarships. • Daniel Johnson, Service Above Self Scholarship. The Perry High School graduate will be attending Grand Canyon University majoring in electrical engineering and with a minor in theology. •...
Salt & Straw opens new location in Gilbert
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Salt & Straw, an Oregon-based artisanal ice cream shop, opened a new location at the Epicenter in Gilbert on Friday. The shop is known for its innovative flavor combinations and rotating monthly menus. Cousins Kim and Tyler Malek co-founded it in 2011. Since then, they have grown Salt & Straw from a mobile ice cream cart to a country-wide chain.
QC crashes on 5-year decline, but get more serious
The total number of motor vehicle crashes in Queen Creek last year marked the fifth consecutive annual decline in accidents in the town even as the state-wide total continues to climb, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT’s annual Crash Facts report showed that the total 491...
Construction begins on ‘Northside at SanTan Village’ development project in Gilbert
PHOENIX — Construction is underway on a mixed-use development project that will offer high-end retail, restaurant and hotel amenities to the SanTan Village submarket in Gilbert. The development, named Northside at SanTan Village, is located on the east side of Santan Village Parkway between Williams Field and Ray roads.
Phoenix Zoo currently hosting Bidders for Critters online auction
The Phoenix Zoo is currently hosting a Bidders for Critters online auction through Tuesday, July 30. "Proceeds from the sizzling summer Bidders for Critters online auction will help us care for the more than 3,000 animals who call the zoo home," said Linda Hardwick, vice president of marketing, communications and events at the Phoenix Zoo.
Maricopa County invests over $130,000 in East Valley outdoor services
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved over $130,000 in funding for community services in the East Valley, such as the Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. “Over the past several years, the East Valley has undergone a significant period of growth and development...
Scottsdale art Gallery Royse Contemporary celebrates seven years
Royse Contemporary art gallery, 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6, is hosting it's annual summer spectacular group exhibition featuring a whole stable of artists, along with a several special guest ...
ASU transfer commit Ryan Minckler decides to turn pro, inks contract with Washington Nationals
Just as he was locked in to play his first season for ASU, right-handed pitcher Ryan Minckler has decided that he will turn pro instead, signing with the Washington Nationals who selected him in the 2024 MLB Draft. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. “Let’s get...
Diamondbacks designate hard-throwing righty for assignment
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve designated Thyago Vieira for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for newly acquired southpaw A.J. Puk, who has reported to the team. The transaction drops Arizona’s 40-man roster tally to 39. Vieira has spent the past two months in the desert....
Not too late to trim trees as Monsoon storms roll in
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a wild week across Arizona, with heavy wind and rain causing a lot of damage. And there’s more to come. A lot of homeowners are now scrambling to trim back their trees before the next storm rolls in. Mark Ryan is President...
'A sign of a good team': Diamondbacks down Pirates, claim another series victory
The Arizona Diamondbacks won another game on Saturday night, this time thanks to an offense that was too potent and too relentless to be held in check. A night earlier, they won because of a bullpen that snuffed out a would-be rally. Taken together, it makes for another series victory, an outcome...
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