Arizona State Senator Tony Navarrete Arrested For Suspected Sexual Conduct With Child

Phoenix police have confirmed that Arizona state Senator Tony Navarrete has been arrested on allegations of having sexual conduct with a child. Tony Navarrete, a Democrat that serves Arizona’s 30th District, which covers parts of west Phoenix and Glendale, was arrested on Thursday. Investigators said the crimes occurred in 2019 but wouldn’t release any other details.... Read More

Target Joins Walmart in Paying For College For Employees

Target announced this week plans to offer its 340,000 U.S.-based part-time and full-time employees a new perk: a free college education. The retailer announced Wednesday that it would offer its workers “the most comprehensive debt-free education assistance program available in the retail industry.” The program starts this fall and provides “debt-free undergraduate degrees, certificates, certifications, free... Read More

Attorney General Mark Brnovich Warns Consumers about Rental Scams

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers to be on alert against property rental scams. As the Arizona housing market continues to price many out of purchasing a home, a growing number of residents are seeking rental properties. Scammers are seizing the opportunity to prey on unsuspecting consumers. Two of the most prevalent scams... Read More

St. Vincent de Paul in Need of Donations

St. Vincent de Paul is in need of help as they are looking to raise support for its shelters through the “100 Days of Summer” initiative. The nonprofit receives the least donations during the summer months. Sadly, it is also the time when the nonprofit need the most help from the community. Because of... Read More

Disneyland Announces New ‘Magic Key’ Admissions Program to Replace Annual Passes

Disneyland “Annual Passes” will be a thing of the past soon. Disneyland announced this week plans for a new annual passholder program called, “Magic Key,” which will be available later this month. The four-tier program is similar to the annual passes the Disneyland Resort did away with during the pandemic, and which many longtime... Read More

CDC Warning Not To Eat Raw Cake Batter After E. Coli Outbreak

US health officials are warning people not to eat raw cake batter as they investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to cake mix. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that as of July 27, 16 people in 12 states have been reported to have been infected with the same strain of the... Read More

Founders of Gadzooks to Bring New Concepts to Phoenix’s Park Central 

The founders of the Valley-based Gadzooks restaurants plan to debut two new concepts at the Park Central complex in Phoenix. Brothers Aaron and Jared Pool will open a Mexican restaurant in a new building on the property that is scheduled to open sometime next year, while the two with a partner will also open... Read More

Phoenix Union High School District to Require Masks

Despite Arizona lawmakers passing a law prohibiting mask or vaccine mandates in schools, several districts have recently decided to put or keep mask mandates in place. The Phoenix Union High School District will violate an executive order and require masks indoors regardless of vaccination status when classes start. The district recently announced it would... Read More

New Harkins Food Truck Offers Movie-Theater Popcorn at Your Event

As movie theaters struggle to fill auditoriums, Harkins has come up with a way to stay afloat during the pandemic. The local theater chain is taking its popcorn on the road. Harkins has debuted their new Harkins Popcorn Truck. The truck provides their tasty movie theater popcorn at your private party or event. Along... Read More

Valley Tribal Casinos To Now Offer Craps, Baccarat, Roulette Games

Feeling lucky? Under Arizona’s new tribal gaming compact, casinos in and around metro Phoenix have started to roll out Las Vegas-style gambling options. On Friday, Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler will officially debut craps, baccarat and roulette. Gila River’s other casinos, Lone Butte in Chandler and Vee Quiva in the... Read More