Historical walkway in Maricopa officially opened on Sept. 19

PHOENIX — Maricopa City residents can now stroll through history thanks to a new sidewalk at Heritage Park. Several city officials spoke Thursday at the park near Mercado and Honeycutt streets to mark the sidewalk's opening. Local businessman Mike Ingram also spoke at the event, which was significant because the park and a new historical […]

How Arizona communities have been affected by end of Title 42

Casa Alitas, a migrant welcome center within walking distance of the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry, provides food and supplies to migrants as they enter the country. NOGALES, Ariz. — Emergency crews and organizations in Nogales continue to help immigrants seeking asylum, one year after Title 42 ended. Title 42 is a public health order […]

Yavapai County Board of Supervisors District 2 Candidates 2024 – bios, Q&A | News

Editor's note: District 2 serves the communities of Beaver Creek, Black Canyon City, Bumble Bee, Camp Verde, Cherry, Cleator, Cordes Junction, Cordes Lakes, Cornville, Crown King, Dewey Humboldt, Goodwin, Lake Montezuma, Mayer, McGuireville, Page Springs, Poland Junction, Prescott Country Club, Prescott Valley, Rimrock and Spring Valley. Wiley Klein × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is […]

Harris hasn’t sealed the deal. Focus groups with young voters show why

Washington — When asked if she planned to vote this year, the young woman from northern Michigan sighed briefly before explaining her reasons for hesitation. “If I choose a side … if that happens and it blows up, it's on me,” she said, adding that she knows her emotions feel exaggerated but she's “just scared […]

Looming restrictions on THC drinks and gummies alarm hemp industry

Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed new emergency restrictions on California's hemp industry, citing an urgent need to protect children. He is concerned about a range of loosely regulated products that contain intoxicating concentrations of THC, the compound known to cause the marijuana high. While many agree some changes are needed, many business owners […]

L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is the new council president

During his time as a community activist in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council Member Marqueece Harris Dawson witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by the crack cocaine epidemic and the economic impact following the 1992 Los Angeles riots. His involvement in politics was inspired by his work in South Los Angeles, where he grew […]

Scandals cloud Maricopa County Sheriff race | Arizona

(The Center Square) – Maricopa County residents must decide who they want as Maricopa County Sheriff in November, but the choice may be difficult as both candidates have a history of law enforcement misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to violating federal court orders. Democrat Tyler Kamp Democratic candidate Tyler Kamp, a former Phoenix police officer, […]

Santa Cruz County’s Council on Aging offers free programs to help seniors

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — For seniors, maintaining their mental health is just as important as maintaining their physical health. Nogales Senior Center promotes physical and mental health through free activities every week of the year. The address is 125 E. Madison St., Nogales, Ariz. One of the most popular services is the free […]