Local digital and social media guru Clintus McGintus (nee Comer) keeps us abreast of the latest tech and geek meetups on his multi-media blog, clintus.me. And he does it with such flair and panache that no one can argue when he labels himself an “attention whore.” McGintus, 28, covers a…
Beginning today, from time to time we’ll show you something you may not have known is right in the middle of the city. Starting this month, you have a place to go in the Valley to stick your head in some bat clouds. Who knew? Turns out, there’s a “Phoenix Bat…
Peoria police were working the scene of a barricade and possible hostage situation this morning. Officers responded to a call about a burglary in progress at 71st Avenue and Corrine Drive about 4:30. When they arrived, they found a man on the first floor, who informed them that between five and…
Hob Nobs, a quaint beatnik cafe housed in the old Willow House building, retains much of its predecessors’ ambiance: hardwood floors, colorful local art on the walls, cramped parking in the back — but the menu here offers more options, and we dare say the java’s just as good.We stopped…
After packing US Airways Center Friday night (by giving all the tickets away for free), and bringing Kurt Warner out for some pre-game, go-team accolades, the Arizona Rattlers lost their home opening game against the Chicago Rush. The Rattlers came on strong, with rookie quarterback Nick Davila completing 10 of…
A Mesa man was killed Saturday when 500 pounds of palm fronds fell and trapped him. The 28-year-old man was trimming a palm tree when the accident occurred, and by the time rescue crews arrived, he had suffocated. Efforts to revive the man were unsuccessful…Bashas’ Inc. is fighting to keep a…
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will speak in Mesa today to dedicate a new municipal court. The court at 250 E. 1st Avenue is a 97,000-square-foot facility. O’Connor will be joined by Arizona Supreme Court Justice W. Scott Bales…The Arizona Diamonbacks lost last night to the Los Angeles…
A Lake Havasu City man was injured after his boat exploded and threw him onto the dock. James Tucker, 65, suffered back pain and was taken to Laka Havasu City Regional Medical Center. The explosion is under investigation…The Deer Valley Unified School District will lay off 69 teachers, mostly kindergarten…
Investigators raided several locations of local business Bank Card Empire, a work-from-home company that’s been investigated for fraud allegations for the past year. According to police, Bank Card Empire scammed people by requiring them to pay thousands of dollars up-front to open a home-based telemarketing business. Some people have reportedly…
Three teenage boys are suspects in a string of Mesa fires. Fire crews responded to six blazes within an hour on Sunday, including one inside a vacant home. The teens, two age 13 and one age 17, were questioned for several hours and booked into the Southeast Juvenile Facility in…
The new Open Book Cafe at the Burton-Barr Central Library has a great atmosphere. Located just inside the library’s west entrance, Open Book Cafe provides a decorative cove for readers to pore over their latest selections. The walls are a mix of metal panels and bright yellow, and furniture ranges…
Arizona has officially launched a rebate program to help residents replace older appliances with more energy-efficient models. Starting today, after purchasing an energy-saving appliance, Arizona residents can ask for a piece of the $6.2 million in federal funds allotted for rebates. Arizona is the latest to take advantage of federal…
Chandler restaurant Iguana Mack’s Roadhouse is battling the county to continue allowing dogs on its patio. Iguana Mack’s is well known for its dog-friendly patio, but a Maricopa County Environmental Health inspector told it dogs are not allowed on the outdoor area. The owners of the restaurant say they’re losing…
After taking a one-year hiatus to sort through bankruptcy woes and trademark sales, the Arena Football League is back in action, and the Arizona Rattlers want to pack the stands at their home opener so badly, they’re giving away all the tickets to the game for free.”The Rattlers and our…
An East Valley real estate broker has been indicted for tax evasion. Sue Janice Taylor, who has residences in several Arizona cities, was charged with four counts of tax evasion for not reporting more than a million dollars in income from her real estate business, National Landbank. Taylor is scheduled…
A Phoenix man has been arrested and charged with posing as a fertility doctor to molest people while giving them examinations. Jeffrey Graybill, 40, is being held without bond and faces charges including sexual abuse, sexual assault, and identity theft. Police say Graybill advertised online, and offered men up to…
A new U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint opened near Tubac yesterday. The $1.5 million interim checkpoint along Interstate 19 is supposed to help catch illegal immigrants and drug runners, but residents in the Santa Cruz Valley say it will hurt businesses and endanger neighborhoods…A former Rhodes Junior High School student was…
Ten years ago, the area around Central Avenue just south of the Salt River was quite literally a dump, overflowing with trash and waste. A decade and millions of dollars later, 600 acres in the area has been converted into Audubon Arizona’s Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. On Saturday, April…
It’s no secret that constantly ingesting tons of sugars and artificial flavoring and coloring is bad for you, but when it comes to energy drinks, the aforementioned “bad stuff” is almost unavoidable. Most of the energy drinks on the market are full of artificial ingredients, and the handful of available…
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Baja, California yesterday. The quake rocked high-rise buildings in San Diego and Los Angeles. A number of surrounding areas also have reported feeling aftershocks, including residents across Phoenix…Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for three men who fled the scene of a fatal scooter accident early this morning…
A bill that would allow retailers to sell alcoholic beverages at 6 a.m. on Sundays received preliminary Senate approval Thursday. If the bill passes, alcohol sales on Sunday would begin four hours earlier than they do now. An analysis by budget staffers states that the new bill would generate more…
A 94-year-old Mexican woman was arrested at the border near Nogales for allegedly trying to smuggle almost 11 pounds of marijuana into Arizona. According to authorities, the woman said she was crossing the border for a day of shopping, but agents became suspicious and found bundles of pot taped from…
