Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor
San Francisco — On a recent Sunday, hundreds of people enjoyed the iconic coastal road known as the Great Highway on the edge of Outer Sunset, a cozy seaside neighborhood lined with pastel-colored bungalows. A father taught his child how to ride a bicycle. A young couple was walking with their baby in a basket. […]
Astros End Stadium’s Legendary Run As ‘Minute Maid Park,’ And It’s More Evidence That Money Taints Everything
The Houston Astros announced Monday morning that the iconic Minute Maid Park will be rebranded as “Daikin Park.” The franchise sold the naming rights to Daikin Comfort Technologies for a total sum. 15 years. Daikin, a “comfort technology” and HVAC company, has launched the Quietflex, Goodman, and Amana brands. “We are excited to partner with […]
National Park Service considers price increase to these Grand Canyon campgrounds
Grand Canyon National Park is proposing fee increases for three campgrounds on its North Rim and is seeking public input through the end of the year. The planned price increases will affect Desert View, Mather and North Rim campgrounds, which have maintained the same rates for the past 20 years, according to a National Park […]
Judge Withdraws From Trump’s Defamation Case Involving Central Park Five
A federal judge on Friday withdrew his presiding over the defamation lawsuit brought against President-elect Trump by the acquitted Central Park Five. U.S. District Judge Michael Beilson, appointed by former President George W. Bush, recused himself from the case after it was revealed that he was a longtime friend of the group’s lead attorney, Shannyn […]
Massive Innovation Park Planned for Maricopa
The University of Arizona plans to convert a 2,100-acre agricultural research facility in Maricopa into an innovation center with a 300-acre research and technology park complete with a satellite educational campus and a 600-acre commercial building complex. Town centres, hospitals, residences, retail stores, hotels etc. According to a report in Real Estate Daily, the university […]
Body of missing Patagonia Lake State Park man recovered by officials Thursday
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) – Authorities on Thursday confirmed they have recovered the body of a missing man at Patagonia Lake State Park. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office (SCCSO) began searching Wednesday around 7 p.m. after receiving a report of a man missing due to a possible drowning. According to SCCSO, multiple agencies […]
Grand Canyon National Park to begin day-use operations
PHOENIX — Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will open for day use starting Oct. 16. During day use operations, the Grand canyon The lodge will be closed and overnight camping will not be available to visitors, according to a news release. The North Rim Visitor Center will close at 5pm on October 15th, and […]
United States First Unique Grounding and Sensory Park Opens in Flagstaff
There are many hiking trails throughout the United States that offer different views and opportunities to see all kinds of wildlife, depending on the region. But there's something about Flagstaff, Arizona that sets it apart from other outdoor excursion areas. Barefoot Trail Adventure Park offers something you won't find anywhere else. Enjoying the park without […]
Maricopa teen shot in neighborhood park
Detectives are investigating a suspected shooting that occurred at 12:50 a.m. on Sept. 28 at Homestead Community Park. [Brian Petersheim Jr.] Police have confirmed that a 16-year-old boy is being treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following an altercation at Homestead Park last night. Around 10:30 p.m., an unidentified teen flagged down […]
Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels’ proposal for Big Park Community School stalls out
with outgoing Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels; [D-District 3] Negotiations between the Sedona-Oak Creek School District and the county to take over the struggling former Big Park Community School appear to have fallen apart. Michaels did not respond to an interview request to discuss the status of “Heart of the Village: Reusing Big Park School,” […]
