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 […]
Scottsdale Unified OKs plan to cover costs while Maricopa County recovers homeowners refunds
The Scottsdale Unified School District Board of Supervisors approved a plan to balance the budget despite Maricopa County taking back nearly $24 million from the district. A recent class action ruling means certain homeowners in Maricopa County may be owed refunds from special taxing districts throughout the county. The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office estimates that […]
Maricopa County Man Sentenced to Jail for Animal Cruelty, Scottsdale
In Maricopa County, Lester Paul Richmond, born in November 1987, was sentenced to one year in prison for serious abuse of a Husky puppy. According to the announcement, Maricopa County Attorney's OfficeRichmond faced these consequences after pleading guilty to a Class 6 felony, intentionally or knowingly inflicting cruel cruelty on an animal. Detective Heather Crim […]
AZ woman accused of stealing from Scottsdale school group had warrant out of Yuma County | Crime Files
Arizona woman accused of stealing from school group The woman, identified by police as Nubia Gonzalez, is accused of stealing more than $36,000 from the PTA associated with a Scottsdale middle school, while court documents are beginning to shed light on the case, FOX 10's Ashley Rodriguez reports. Scottsdale, Arizona – According to court documents, […]
County cancels $7M housing grant for Scottsdale without explaining
Scottsdale is losing nearly $7 million in housing and dozens of affordable units after Maricopa County leaders reneged on a preliminary funding agreement with the city. The move infuriated Scottsdale officials, who said the county did not explain its decision and “ghosted” city leaders who sought information. The project was called “The Residences at Paiute,'' […]
Ski and a PGA Tour event in one day? We went from Flagstaff to Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The “chilly” weather at this week's WM Phoenix Open highlighted the metro's typically mild climate. Normally, those participating in the chaos at the 16th hole often wear tank tops, shorts, and flip-flops, but this week, with rain and temperatures dropping, they are wearing winter gear. Some donned fluffy coats and ski caps […]
Scottsdale woman critically injured in Pinal County hot air balloon crash that killed 4
independent news media A 23-year-old Scottsdale woman is in critical condition after a hot air balloon crash in Eloy on Sunday, police said. The balloon crashed around 7:50 a.m. on January 14, killing four people, including the pilot from Eloy, and injuring Valerie Stutterheim. The other deaths were from Michigan, Indiana and California, the release […]
What She Said speaker series returns to W Scottsdale
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, W Scottsdale will host its annual What She Said Speaker Series on Thursday, August 24th. Organized in partnership with global women’s community The Modern Day Wife, the women-led event will bring together celebrities, creators, CEOs, designers and founders for empowering and educational conversations, according to a press release. It […]
State representative questions Scottsdale about hotel to be used as homeless shelter | State
(Center Square) – Arizona Congressman Matt Gress has questioned the City of Scottsdale’s decision to shelter homeless and immigrants in upmarket hotels. The city has approved $940,000 in funding from the Arizona Department of Housing, including money to “rent 10 rooms in an undisclosed hotel” in northern Scottsdale, Gress said. wrote in a letter. Arizona […]
Spread of ‘Diamond Fire’ in Scottsdale area slows overnight; zero percent contained
Scottsdale, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) – Firefighters continue to fight the massive wildfires that raged north of Scottsdale on Tuesday night. Officials confirmed at a press conference Wednesday morning that the fires still range from 2,500 to 3,000 acres. Tiffany Davila, a spokeswoman for Arizona State Forestry, said emergency workers were able to draw a line […]
