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Latino voters want more action on climate and clean energy in Arizona, new poll finds
In Arizona, the 2020 Latino vote was decisive. And this November, Arizona's Latinos may be more motivated than ever by climate and clean energy issues, a new poll by the environmental justice organization Chispa AZ suggests. More than 70% of the poll's 520 registered voter respondents expressed concern about climate change and 60% support Arizona increasing clean energy requirements for electric utilities.
Maricopa County Man Faces 42 Charges in Wide-Ranging Organized Retail Theft Spree
Crime doesn't pay, and for one Jeremy James Beene, the bill has come due to the tune of 42 criminal charges. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has dropped the hammer on Beene, who now faces a litany of counts for a spree of organized retail crime, with a side of shoplifting. Over a span starting in February 2022 and reaching to the summer of '24, Beene supposedly made The Home Depot his personal grab-and-dash playground across Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix, swiping nearly $60K worth of construction equipment.
'Like the clouds parted': At a Cave Creek haven, horses bring peace to grieving families
CAVE CREEK — As Mary Derrig approached the horse yard, she felt a sense of peace. The yard, a patch of hard-packed earth with a towering saguaro at its center, was tucked behind a sprawling property along a dirt road in Cave Creek. Derrig had driven there from Anthem, a community north of...
Construction completed on West Valley light industrial shell building
PHOENIX — Construction was completed on a LEED-certified industrial shell building in the West Valley, a construction management firm announced on Monday. Wespac Construction, Inc. officially unveiled Surprise Crossings, a property owned and developed by Panattoni Development Co. and designed by Cawley Architects. The structure is located at 13301...
Here's how Arizona's Family reporter Dennis Welch felt covering the RNC
Dennis Welch, the longtime political reporter and host of “Politics Unplugged” on Arizona’s Family stations in Phoenix, had never covered a national political convention in person. He picked a good one to start with. Welch was at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, covering the Arizona delegation....
Strong storms move through Phoenix area, knock out power for thousands overnight
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thousands were without power around the Valley as severe thunderstorms moved across Arizona on Sunday. Around 8:30 p.m., approximately 3,789 SRP customers and 3,017 APS customers were without electricity in the Phoenix area from Mesa to Wickenburg. But as of 4:30 a.m. Monday morning, SRP’s outage...
Back to School Rodeo returns for its 13th year
Yuma Sun Events Manager Stephanie Daniels said this is first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that the rodeo was held as an in-person event, as they have previously held the rodeo as a drive-thru event the past few years. The post Back to School Rodeo returns for its 13th year appeared first on KYMA.
Mom-daughter veterinarians offer care in Ahwatukee
A lifelong love of animals is behind the mother/daughter team at Ahwatukee Commons Veterinary Hospital. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Linda R. Elliott, the hospital is a one-stop facility with its own surgical area, in-house laboratory, and state-of-the-art procedures for pets including stem cell therapy, ultrasound, radiology and cold laser therapy.
New medical office opens in North Scottsdale
North Scottsdale residents have more options for healthcare. On July 9, Banner Health Center Raintree opened at 8901 East Raintree Drive, Suite 150. With 10 providers, the new facility will offer acute and chronic condition care, geriatric care, immunizations, medication management, minor in-office procedures, newborn and pediatric care, on-site labs, routine physicals, sinus and respiratory care.
Flights delayed, weather warnings issued as monsoon storms move through the Valley
A wall of storms moved across the state Sunday, prompting a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties, including Maricopa. An air stop was issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport due to thunderstorms, but it has since been lifted. More than 450 flights were delayed and 42 were canceled. ABC15...
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