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Sip Fresh is ramping up in Arizona after a strong 2025, signing leases at two Valley malls and targeting Chandler Fashion Center and Westgate Tanger Outlets.
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A Desert Mountain estate in north Scottsdale has sold in late April for roughly $12.1M. The 8,685‑sqft home was marketed by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s and features high‑end finishes and a billiards room.
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Extreme Heat Warning for Phoenix through Tuesday, May 12; highs near 108°F today. Cooling centers and 2‑1‑1 help are available.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
State reports and local partners say child drownings fell after a push for 'water watchers', swim lessons and CPR training. Officials warn the risk remains high and urge vigilance.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Phoenix police are searching for the driver who struck and killed 79-year-old Vivian Hunter on April 21 near 20th Avenue and Indian School Road; Silent Witness is offering up to $2,000 for tips.
A Montecito-inspired, nearly 8,000‑sq‑ft Paradise Valley estate is listed at $11.75M with a guest house, pool and private pickleball court.
Phoenix and Tempe technical-rescue teams located a hiker about a quarter of the way up Echo Canyon after reports the person appeared overheated; officials say a PIO will provide updates.
A man was critically wounded in a Peoria parking lot shooting; police say a woman who fled the scene later died of an apparent self-inflicted wound.
An Extreme Heat Warning runs Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. Highs will top 100°F with poor overnight relief; seek cooling if needed.
Federal agents arrested five people in Phoenix after stash‑house searches and a Cordes Lakes traffic stop found dozens of migrants.
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A Queen Creek family says RideChoice hold times jumped to hour-plus waits after Valley Metro rolled out the Valley Metro Connect app. The agency says it added staff and is working to improve service.
An 18-year-old Imagine Prep Coolidge senior drowned at Canyon Lake; family identified him as Jaysyn Robles and investigators reported no signs of foul play.
A Peoria homeowner found a giant Asian water monitor taking a dip in his backyard pool; experts say it was likely an escaped pet and left after roughly 20 minutes.
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