Juan Leal Rubio has been appointed as the new Assistant Director of Development Services for the City of San Luis, overseeing building, planning, and community development.

The renovated Ronald McDonald House at Phoenix Children's Hospital reopens, offering 18 rooms and a day program to support families of hospitalized children.

The article forecasts pleasant weather for Phoenix with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures, as reported by the National Weather Service.

"The Art of Letting Go" is an exhibition at the Chandler Center for the Arts featuring monosilk prints by Phoenix-area artists, curated by Edgar "8ahau" Fernandez, and is free to the public until January 10, 2025.

Samuel Rappylee Bateman is sentenced to 50 years for leading a child sexual abuse ring, with charges including conspiracy to transport minors for illegal sex acts and kidnapping.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is deciding on a successor for Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel from five nominees put forward by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.

Mesa, Arizona, won the UN Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Award for its sustainability efforts, including its Climate Action Plan and the Mesa College Promise program.

Chandler Councilmember Matt Orlando was re-elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors for a two-year term, focusing on key urban issues.

Ben Forbes celebrates the success of Forbes Meat Company, a whole animal butcher shop in Tucson, offering craft meats, cheeses, and classes. The shop was named 2024 Small Business of the Year by the Pima County Small Business Commission.

ASU President Michael Crow has been recognized by Time Magazine for his sustainability efforts, notably focusing on education and innovative climate solutions.

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office participated in local Christmas parades with their mascot, Deputy Do Right, and decorated vehicles, promoting safe holiday celebrations.

Phoenix is set to experience a serene weather pattern with clear skies and mild temperatures throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Apple's Quick Start is recommended for parents setting up tech gifts for kids, while notMYkid's Sarah Grado advises caution with device usage, emphasizing parental controls and open communication to protect against online threats.