On Monday, a bill was advanced by Arizona legislators that would prohibit landlords from denying rental opportunities to tenants based on their ownership of specific dog breeds. Sen. Brian Fernandez (D-Yuma) has sponsored the Senate Bill 1439, which has received bipartisan support. The main focus of this bill is to address the limitations that...
Read MoreScottsdale police have announced that in a recent multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking in Scottsdale has led to the arrests of 158 people. Between January 23 and February 10, the Scottsdale Police Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT) conducted a proactive operation to arrest sex buyers, child predators and individuals involved with the sex...
Read MoreThe deadline is approaching for Arizona residents to register or modify their party affiliation in order to participate in the state’s Presidential Preference Election next month. The final day to register is on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The PPE, which is Arizona’s equivalent of a presidential primary, will take place on March 19. The Presidential...
Read MoreA historic property in downtown Phoenix will soon be the new home to new restaurant. According to city documents, the Seargent-Oldaker home, a 1909 brick Craftsman bungalow and former residence of well-known community figure Elizabeth Oldaker, was at risk of being torn down. However, due to a recent grant, plans have been altered. The...
Read MoreWith the Super Bowl, Waste Management Open, and Spring Training Baseball underway or just around the corner, Attorney General Kris Mayes is reminding consumers to watch out for scams. Scam artists may try to sell counterfeit tickets or original tickets that have been voided because they have already been re-sold via online ticketing re-sale...
Read MorePhoto Credit: truenorthstudio.com The end is near for a popular downtown Phoenix establishment that is renowned for its support of local businesses, as it will be permanently shutting its doors next month. According to a post on social media on Thursday, The Pemberton will be permanently closing its doors in March....
Read MoreThe authorities in Scottsdale are ready to take action against minors consuming alcohol at the WM Phoenix Open event this year. With the massive turnout that the WM Phoenix Open sees every year, it can be a bit of a challenge to prevent underage drinking, However, the Scottsdale police department are prioritizing the issue...
Read MoreRuss Skinner The Board of Supervisors for Maricopa County in Phoenix has selected Deputy Sheriff Russ Skinner to serve as interim sheriff effective Thursday. After Paul Penzone’s resignation took effect on Jan. 12, Skinner was appointed as the acting sheriff. He was among the three candidates considered for the position. With almost a year...
Read MoreThe Arizona Legislature reached a consensus on Thursday to extend the deadline for counties to count votes. This decision was made in response to concerns raised by county officials about the 2022 law change, which could potentially hinder their ability to finish tallying votes on time in the event of a close election that...
Read MoreLeticia Verney According to authorities, a woman was taken into custody on Sunday for reportedly planning to illegally transport narcotics into a valley prison. Leticia Verney, 41, was apprehended by the Arizona Department of Corrections for her involvement in a scheme to smuggle drugs into the Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis in Buckeye,...
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