Monthly Archives: June 2020

Rocky Point Reopens With COVID Safety Protocols

by on June 23, 2020 0
A popular vacation spot for Arizonans has reopened after being closed to tourists for three months due to COVID-19. Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point or Arizona’s Beach for its proximity to our state, is now welcoming tourists, but with many restrictions. “All we ask our visitors is to get informed before they... Read More

Smead Capital Management Moving To Phoenix

by on June 23, 2020 0
Coronavirus pandemic or not, an investment advisory company is leaving Seattle and moving its headquarters to Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor. ” … The unrest that has taken place in the city of Seattle … there really is not a downtown business community today,” Smead Capital Management, President and CEO Cole Smead said. Smead said that... Read More

Trump To Visit Border Wall In Yuma

by on June 22, 2020 0
President Donald Trump will spend time in Yuma to survey the border wall before his scheduled appearance in Phoenix this week, according to the White House. Trump will receive a briefing Tuesday on wall construction and take part in a roundtable discussion with the local leaders and community members on border security. The president... Read More

FDA Issues Warning Over Potentially Toxic Chemicals In Certain Hand Sanitizers

by on June 22, 2020 0
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning  to consumers not to purchase or use hand sanitizer manufactured from Eskbiochem SA de CV due to the potential use of toxic chemicals. The Mexico-based company manufactures nine products which are still currently on the market. In a letter, the FDA said their products may contain methanol, which can be poisonous if... Read More

Arizona Unemployment Down By 4.5% In May

by on June 22, 2020 0
A month after doubling as the state’s economy staggered amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona’s unemployment dropped by 4.5 percentage points during the month of May. The state’s Office of Economic Opportunity reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 8.9%, down from 13.4% in April as business closures and other impacts from... Read More

List Of Arizona Cities That Now Require Face Masks

by on June 20, 2020 0
As the state struggles with an increase in coronavirus cases, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey gave local governments the authority to make wearing face masks in public mandatory. City leaders quickly responded to the permission, moving quickly on what would best serve their communities. Here is a list of Arizona cities that have made decisions... Read More

Gov. Ducey Announces Additional COVID Safety Requirements For Restaurants and Bars

by on June 19, 2020 0
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced additional operational requirements for restaurants and bars in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to reiterating the need for sanitation and hygienic practices encouraged in the previous guidance, the new requirements mandate the use of face masks by employees and strengthens social distancing protocols.... Read More

Where To See Fourth of July Fireworks In Phoenix Area

by on June 19, 2020 0
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the physically distancing requirements, Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks events will be different than past years. Some annual events in various communities have canceled their events. Those cities include Phoenix, Tempe, Anthem, and Fountain Hills. Fort McDowell Casino and Westgate Entertainment District have also canceled their Independence... Read More