Maricopa County inspectors flagged Light Heart Coffee, The Stone and other Valley spots this week for handwashing, temperature and sanitizer lapses.

Crust Simply Italian opened in Peoria in March and is advancing a downtown Mesa location that was stalled by a developer bankruptcy, with more Valley growth expected in 2026.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 95°F. Triple-digit heat is likely by Sunday, and dry lightning could raise wildfire risk in high country early next week.

A new city report shows Phoenix Fire's 90th‑percentile EMS arrival at 7:15 — above the benchmark — prompting accelerated recruiting and new stations to cut delays.

Sodexo filed a WARN naming 489 campus dining jobs tied to Grand Canyon University after Aramark won the contract. The vendor switch leaves student workers and longtime staff facing uncertainty.

A man was shot near I-17 and 2nd Avenue in south Phoenix and remains in extremely critical condition, police say.

H.R. 1's Medicaid changes could shrink Arizona's home‑based services, threatening daily care for thousands of people with disabilities.

Family-run Pinnacle Brewing is expanding from Scottsdale to downtown Mesa with a second taproom and kitchen expected in early 2027.

Police blocked streets near I-17 and Central Avenue Wednesday after a morning shooting in central Phoenix; investigators say details remain limited.

A fast-moving house fire in Maryvale displaced five people Wednesday; firefighters vented the roof and kept the blaze to one home, officials said.

A child is hospitalized after a near‑drowning at a Goodyear home. State and national data show drownings remain a top risk for young children and experts urge multiple layers of protection.

Seoul-based bb.q Chicken has opened in Midtown Phoenix at 305 E Thomas Rd and will celebrate with free tastings and cultural performances. The opening brings the chain’s signature sauces to the city.

Phoenix's council voted unanimously to double a crisis‑aid pot and add childcare and housing set‑asides, using a city surplus as federal funding shifts. Advocates pressed for more help at City Hall.