Kesha Hodge Washington has been selected as the new vice mayor of Phoenix, marking a leadership change in the city’s government. She was chosen by her fellow Phoenix City Council members on January 7, 2026, after serving as the representative for District 8 since April 2023. Her selection reflects the […]
The FBI says artificial intelligence is playing a major role in a sharp rise in internet crimes reported across Arizona. Federal authorities report that AI was connected to more than 9,000 complaints submitted to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center during the first seven months of 2025. Investigators say criminals […]
A nonprofit conservation group has accused federal housing appraisers of overlooking serious water supply issues when valuing properties in parts of southern Arizona, raising concerns that home prices may be inflated in areas where water availability is uncertain. The Center for Biological Diversity, based in Tucson, said it obtained internal […]
Salad and Go, the fast-casual drive-thru restaurant chain best known for fresh salads, wraps, breakfast burritos and more, is planning to move its corporate headquarters back to Arizona, reversing a previous relocation to Texas that happened in recent years. The company originally began in Gilbert and was long based in […]
‘Carnival of Illusion’ Brings Intimate Magic Experience to Downtown Phoenix Magic enthusiasts can look forward to a high‑energy evening this fall as the “Carnival of Illusion” returns to downtown Phoenix in partnership with the Renaissance Hotel. The 90‑minute show blends sleight‑of‑hand, comedy, and audience interaction in an intimate theater setting […]
Your dog gets genuinely excited when you come home When a dog truly loves you, your arrival triggers a full-body reaction. This can include intense tail wagging, happy vocalizations, jumping, spinning, or grabbing a toy in excitement. This behavior isn’t just routine—it reflects emotional attachment. Your dog associates you with […]
