Debt collector filed more than 20,000 lawsuits in Maricopa County

One of the largest debt collection companies faced penalties for violating consumer rights. Still, it has filed more than 20,000 lawsuits in Maricopa County since 2022. PHOENIX — Ann Muñoz, a former school bus driver who now cares for her husband with Parkinson’s disease, was ready for life’s challenges in retirement. She takes care of […]

Drones help discover new drug tunnel under Arizona-Mexico border

Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — Mexican police believe they have thwarted the construction of a new drug tunnel into Arizona. The tunnel entrance is located in San Luis, Rio Colorado, south of Yuma, across the U.S.-Mexico border. of Sonora State Public Secretary’s Office Posted photograph Tunnel to Facebook. A third smuggling tunnel connecting Arizona and […]

Victor Davis Hanson Condemns California’s DEI Hiring In Fire Departments, ‘Not Muscularity, Not Experience,’ Just DEI

Victor Davis Hanson on Newsmax on Wednesday criticized the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards in California fire departments’ hiring practices. Monaka exterior Regarding “Finnerty,” Hanson said these policies prioritize DEI over mandatory firefighting qualifications such as experience and physical readiness. Hanson said hiring workers based on DEI led to a labor shortage […]

Local leaders announce over $44M for transportation projects in Tempe, Flagstaff, Page

Tempe is one of three state municipalities with transportation projects to receive a total of $44.5 million in Rebuild America’s Infrastructure funding from Sustainability and Equity grants made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Act. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego, and Rep. Greg Stanton said in a Jan. 8 press release that RAISE grants will […]

California Slapped With Lawsuit Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Sanctuary Law

California’s major cities are suing the state, arguing that sanctuary laws violate the constitution and prevent local authorities from protecting their communities. City of Huntington Beach applies lawsuit The bill significantly limits how local and state law enforcement agencies can cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lawsuit alleges that the policy not only […]

ICFD provides assistance in Yuma County fire | News

IMPERIAL COUNTY — On Tuesday, January 7th, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) responded to Yuma, Arizona, in response to a rapidly progressing wildfire near Levy Road and the Colorado River. We have received a request for mutual assistance from the Wildfire Mission. . ICFD said two single resources, Battalion 2805C […]