Lupe will take over the former Barrio Café dining room on 16th Street. Silvana Salcido Esparza has endorsed the incoming chef as a keeper of the kitchen’s roots.

Federal agents executed search warrants at a north Phoenix apartment on March 2 and found 23 people during an ongoing human‑smuggling investigation. The raid brought a large federal presence to the neighborhood.

Thick black smoke from a hazmat fire rose over north Phoenix near 35th Ave and Yorkshire Drive; crews worked to contain multiple burning vehicles. Updates are pending from Phoenix Fire.

A man identified as David Mills died after being struck by a car near 24th and Glenrosa in Phoenix. Police are investigating possible impairment and awaiting toxicology.

Workers at Phoenix recycling sites say needles and other sharps are turning up in the curbside stream. The city and state have posted step‑by‑step disposal guidance and pickup options.

A 19-year-old was arrested after police say he filmed a woman in a Hayden Library restroom; court records say he admitted to the recording.

State data show SNAP enrollment in Arizona plunged since October, leaving thousands without benefits and food banks preparing for more demand. New federal rules and tighter checks are driving the shift.

A Maryvale man says Phoenix police arrested him in error during a 2024 hit‑and‑run probe and is suing the city for wrongful arrest and injuries.

Mesa Public Schools approved a 50‑position reduction as enrollment falls and budget pressure grows. Cuts include coaches, specialists and some teaching roles.

A Phoenix man says his 5-year-old dog Charlie was killed by a pit bull during a walk; he is demanding answers from the dog's handler and local agencies.

Police say a man was found crushed under a car near Baseline Road and 40th Street in Phoenix; investigators describe the death as accidental. Details are limited.

Phoenix will heat into the low 90s this weekend with little overnight relief. City cooling centers and a 24/7 respite site are available.

Federal prosecutors say a New River couple used a Mesa behavioral clinic to bill AHCCCS more than $12 million for services that weren't provided and spent proceeds on homes and a Lamborghini.