| Sun City residents warned to watch out for contractor scams (Eric English) SUN CITY, AZ -- Reports of bad contractors trying to scam residents are on the rise in Sun City.The director of the Homeowners Association says they've seen more than 15 complaints... | |
| Report: Dozens laid off after sale of East Valley Tribune East Valley Tribune after a federal judge approved the sale of the newspaper.According to the Business Journal only 14 people remain in the editorial department.A source reportedly told the Business... |
| "Glee Live! In Concert!" has been moved to May 15th Dodge Theatre 's ticketing site on Livenation. So I decided to call up Live Nation and ask if the event had been canceled. An employee told me that to her knowledge the event... |
| California foundation endows Mayo professorship Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Phoenix/Scottsdale has received a $2 million gift from a California foundation to establish a new professorship in cancer research.The gift comes from The Vasek and Anna... |
| Mercury, WNBA should be learning from the miraculous Huskies View all » Believe it or not, the Phoenix Mercury and the rest of the WNBA could learn a lesson from a collegiate franchise. If, for whatever reason, you’ve been living under a rock and... |
| AZ jobless rate up 114% since recession began Arizona’s unemployment rate has gone up 114 percent since the start of the recession at the end of 2007. The trend mirrors that in other Western states including California and Nevada, which... |
| Tech purchases rise nationally, fall in AZ American Machine Tool Distributors ’ Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology found that companies nationally spent $131 million on new gear in January, a move considered a... |
| Essco Wholesale joins Trina Solar distribution list Trina Solar Ltd. as the Chinese firm looks to set up U.S. channels. The deal would have the Changzhou-based Trina supply Chandler-based Essco with 25 megwatts of solar panels with an option for... |
| Queen Creek schools receive $848,964 in stimulus funds Queen Creek Unified School District has received a federal stimulus grant to help it upgrade energy efficiency at its schools. The district, which will receive $848,964 from the American Recovery... |
| Jeb Bush backs McCain Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday he is endorsing U.S. Sen McCain in his bid for a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. He faces a Republican primary challenge from former Scottsdale Congressman... |
| SwimmingWorld.TV, Phoenix Swim Club Partner to Provide Finals Coverage of Arizona State Age Group Championships PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10. THIS past weekend, SwimmingWorld.TV and the Phoenix Swim Club partnered to provide finals coverage of the 2010 Arizona State Age Group Championships held in Phoenix,... |
| Report: Giants sign S Rolle after release from Arizona New York, NY (Sports Network) - One day after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals, safety Antrel Rolle has reportedly agreed to terms with the New York Giants on a five-year contract. According... |
| Sheriff's Office announces more immigrant arrests The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that 14 illegal immigrants were arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday somewhere east of Phoenix. The Sheriff's Office would not provide an... |
| Yuma man arrested for threats made with a machete Yuma police say a man threatening former co-workers with a machete has been taken into custody. Police arrested 39-year-old Vincent Arroyo Tuesday morning in the parking of Associated Citrus. ... |
| Tucson police announce arrest in March 4 shooting Tucson police announced Wednesday the arrest of a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment March 4 and fired on officers. Police arrested 37-year-old Fernando Pesqueira and booked him into... |
| Lifelock fraud alert firm to pay $12M in ad suit An Arizona company that promised to protect consumers from identity theft has agreed to pay $12 million to settle false advertising claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 states. ... |
| Robber on the loose after holding up Chase bank in Avondale AVONDALE, AZ – Police are looking for a man who robbed an Avondale bank on Wednesday. Avondale Police Spokesman Reuben Gonzales said the Chase Bank at 1545 North Dysart Road was robbed around 12... |
| FREE class to teach self defense for women and children Festival Foods is located in the Arizona Mills Mall food court right next to Panda Express. (David Mills) TEMPE, AZ -- Arizona Mills Mall is hosting an event dedicated to women, children and their... |
| Rescue an animal this weekend 13 & 14 March 2010 Arizona Cocker Rescue will have dogs who are looking for homes at Petco, 4727 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix from 12:00P-4:00P today. Click on their website, take a look at their available dogs. If there is... |
| Fabric softeners, dryer sheets and your pets iStockphoto Looking for that fresh “April” scent found in fabric softeners when washing your clothes and your pets blankets, beds, and toys? Hang them outside to get the real spring... |
| Stuck in the mud I grew up Catholic, but left the church when I went to college. From the age of 18 till my early thirties, my “lost years” - I didn’t care about anything but myself, having fun,... |
| Visit Phoenix Art Museum Free On Wednesday Evening . Sponsored by SRP, this is a great opportunity to experience some world class art collections and exhibitions housed in the Southwest's premier art venue. Collections range from contemporary to... |
| Review: Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty is definitely an unorthodox game, and brings to mind other story games like Primetime Adventures and the aforementioned Dirty... |
| Cardinals re-sign TE Anthony Becht as rebuilding process continues Associated Press Tight end Anthony Becht has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. AZCentral.com reports that Becht, who will be in his 11th season, will receive a $50,000 signing... |
| Local Phoenix music, food, cocktails and art - all for $25 every Thursday. View all » The Desert Botanical Garden is providing a a favorite past time this spring with the event Spiked! This event marries nature, booze, hor d'oeuvres, art and music every Thursday,... |
| Mark Your Calendars - NSA Event In Tempe This Saturday networking and informational event taking place this weekend in Tempe. Hosted by the National Speakers Association - Arizona, the event features a series of talks on business building topics. Here is... |
| Tribune lays off at least three following sale OK East Valley Tribune and other metro Phoenix properties approved by a Delaware bankruptcy Tuesday, leaders are discussing staffing at the properties. While employee reports from the Daily News-Sun in... |
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| AZ construction jobs: Down for 2009, up in January An estimated 26 percent of the construction work force in Arizona lost jobs in 2009. That percentage puts Arizona second among states, behind only Nevada, according to a study released Wednesday by... |
| Inventure steps up Burger King line Burger King line, the Phoenix company announced Wednesday. Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spicy Onion Rings will join Ketchup & Fries, Flame Broiled Chips, Original Onion Rings and French... |
| Surprise police bust substitute teacher for theft Surprise police arrested a substitute elementary teacher accused of stealing a school computer. Police say 42-year-old Jeannette Guyer was arrested for taking a laptop from Desert Moon Elementary... |
| DPS task force uncovers Glendale drop house Eleven men who paid $2300 to be in this country illegally are in state custody Wednesday. Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman Bart Graves said members of a DPS task force served a search... |
| Teen hurt, 2 families without home after Phoenix blaze Slideshow PHOENIX – A teen was injured and two families are without a home after a fire broke out at a Phoenix apartment complex on Wednesday morning.The fire was reported at the single story... |
| Chandler merchants brace for months of road construction Construction cones (www.dot.state.fl.us) CHANDLER, AZ -- Road construction is expected to put up barriers for Chandler businesses in two areas for the next few months.Construction along Arizona... |
| Analysts hot for First Solar execs, cool on stock ’s stock may remain well off its high of more than $300 a share, but the investment community is wild about its executive team. The Tempe company (Nasdaq:FSLR) is one of three Arizona public... |
| Innovative Brands sells Pert, Sure lines Innovative Brands LLC, a portfolio company of the Phoenix private equity firm Najafi Cos., is selling its Pert Plus hair care and Sure anti-perspirant and deodorant businesses... |
| 5 hour barricade in Tucson ends peacefully Tucson police are holding a 36-year-old man following a five hour standoff Wednesday morning inside a westside apartment complex. The incident happened at Riverview Boulevard and Gila Street near... |
| Nursing assistant arrested for alleged sex abuse A nursing assistant is behind bars accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old patient. Phoenix police say they were contacted by St. Luke's Hospital about the incident that allegedly happened Feb.... |
| DPS uncovers Glendale drop house near Cardinals stadium GLENDALE, AZ – Eleven men who paid $2300 to be in the country illegally are in state custody Wednesday.Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman Bart Graves said members of a DPS task force... |
| Firefighters battle blaze at Phoenix apartment complex PHOENIX – A teen was injured and two families are without a home after a fire broke out at a Phoenix apartment complex on Wednesday morning.The fire was reported at the single story complex near... |
| Water main break forces detours for Mesa drivers Slideshow MESA, AZ -- Mesa officials say a water main break Wednesday has forced a lane restriction on McLellan Road from Upland Circle to Beverly Street. McLellan is restricted to one lane... |
| Reviewers' Roundup for March 10, 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 DVD shelves in Phoenix today are packed with new releases, including a family comedy, an animated flick, Micheal Moore's latest documentary and... |
| Local residents comment on the Sarah Jessica Parker episode of 'Who Do You Think You Are' series allowed us into the world of Sarah Jessica Parker’s intriguing, emotional adventure of a lifetime as she began to ask questions and discover parts of her family history.From her ancestors in... |
| Adopt Lizzy from Arizona Humane Society Lizzy is a Pomeranian that is approximately 5 years old. She has been waiting for a new home since March 4th. Her old family had to give her up because they had too many pets to take care of. They... |
| Yavapai Food Bank Event Sahara Faughn The event was held Saturday March 6, 2010 at the Yavapai Food Bank. The event took place from 11 AM until 4 PM. The money raised from this event will go towards purchasing food for the... |
| Learning to knit by touch The instructions are clear, friendly and straightforward, with each chapter followed by a project that allows the reader to implement what they have just learned. This book covers the basic concepts... |
| Florida woman arrested for shaving her lady flower while driving View all » I woke up late this morning and was rushing around my house like a crazed woman in order to make it to work on time. The scene was a little reminiscent of a roadrunner on crack.... |
| Puma buys Cobra Golf AP Photo/Alan Diaz The Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), has signed an agreement for the sale of Cobra Golf to PUMA AG. The sale includes the Cobra brand, as... |
| St. Patrick's Day and Irish Whiskey All right, let’s avoid all the obvious stereotypes regarding Irish whiskey. And it is whiskey, spelled with an -ey, rather than just -y, like Scotch whisky. History and international law... |
| Surging Canucks end lengthy road trip in Arizona When the NHL season began back in October, many in the hockey world wondered if the Vancouver Canucks could handle a gruelling 14-game road trip while the Olympics occupied the city. After all, the... |
