Paris Baguette signage has appeared at Peoria's North Valley Power Center. Franchisees are expanding across the Valley but no opening date has been announced.

Ares Collective will convert Gilbert’s 1918 Clare House into Clare House Social — a pergola‑filled indoor‑outdoor hangout with an outdoor bar, games and TVs, aiming to open summer 2026.

Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute leaders traveled to Washington to press Congress to ratify a multi‑tribe water settlement and unlock roughly $5.1 billion for infrastructure. The push focuses on pipelines, wells and treatments meant to bring running water to many homes in northeastern Arizona.

A GOP amendment to SB 1570 would put federal immigration agents at every Arizona voting site in 2026, prompting sharp warnings from Democrats and voting‑rights groups. Legal experts say the measure could face immediate challenges.

Valley Metro halted westbound light rail at 3rd St/Washington on Feb. 18 after reported fire activity, directing eastbound riders to the nearby stop and causing delays.

A 68-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair died after being struck while crossing 75th Avenue near Encanto Boulevard in west Phoenix. Investigators say she may have crossed against the signal.

Republican lawmakers pushed bills to force faster action at the Arizona State Land Department after audits found planning lapses and a growing backlog. The measures would add timelines and new oversight.

Three people were shot Monday night in Maryvale; neighbors described a car pulling up and frantic screams as police launched an investigation.

Emersa, a domed, observatory‑inspired cocktail lounge from the 36 Below team, will open at Verrado Marketplace in Buckeye with timed, immersive 90‑minute sessions.

Sunny, mostly sunny Sunday with highs near 78°F. Showers and gusty winds arrive Monday night into Tuesday.

A late-night collision at East Riggs and Ellsworth roads in Queen Creek left one person dead and four hospitalized while investigators probe the scene.

An Andrew Cohn‑led group bought the nearly 300,000‑sq‑ft Tempe Office Park for $61.5M in a deal financed with new private debt from Verde Investments. The buildings were almost fully leased at closing.

Jacob Chansley refiled a $40 trillion lawsuit naming Donald Trump and again calls for a $40T coin and a new "republic" with Phoenix as its capital.