Democrats flip Central Valley seat in nation’s final Congressional race

On Tuesday, Merced Democrat Adam Gray defeated Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. John Duarte in a photo-finish race in California’s Central Valley, giving Democrats the final seat in the 2024 election cycle. California’s 13th Congressional District is the final race for the U.S. House of Representatives, and the closest in the nation. When Duarte conceded Tuesday […]

Scottsdale housing market better off than Maricopa County’s

Good news for Scottsdale home buyers…depending on how you look at it…in a way. Valley median home prices rose 3.6% in October, while Scottsdale median home prices rose only 2.3%. But the story about housing affordability in Scottsdale ends here. While the percentages look great for Scottsdale, the raw numbers tell a different story. As […]

Yuma farmworkers prepare for impacts of Trump’s border policy amid uncertainty

Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — Many Yuma farmworkers cross the border every day to work and help provide much of the country’s leafy vegetables during the winter. These workers are questioning their job security as President-elect Donald Trump advocates tougher immigration policies. Rosa Acosta, a farm worker and work permit holder who lives in San […]

Pipeline break means visitors must conserve water at Grand Canyon South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park has instituted mandatory water conservation measures on the South Rim after a pipeline break on the North Kaibab Trail significantly impacted the park’s water supply. On November 24, pressure in the pipeline was lost and all residents, visitors, and park operators were required to immediately reduce their water usage to conserve […]

Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden

Two of California’s most prominent Democrats have harshly criticized President Biden’s controversial pardon for his son Hunter, with Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff and Gov. Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment Tuesday. “Given everything the president and his family have been through, the instinct to want to protect Hunter is completely understandable. But I took the president at […]