The End of an Era in Old Town: Geisha A Go Go is Gone Gone

Restaurants come and go in Scottsdale; it’s a way of life in our ever-changing city in an ever-changing state, even more so since Covid. That said, some closures stand out, not only because of the time that they have been in the scene, but also because they gave the sense of being an institution, of something that was too much … Read More

Looking Towards July 30th: the Democratic Primary in Congressional District 1

As the July 30th primary election date nears, we wanted to highlight some of the more contentious primaries that will impact you and perhaps the entire region. Last week we checked out the Republican primary for the Maricopa County Recorder’s race, which is getting quite saucy (read our story here). Now we take a look at perhaps an even saucier … Read More

Phoenix-Based Diversified Roofing Celebrates 36 Years in Business with over 300 Employees, a Fleet of 100+ Trucks and 300+ Roof Replacements Per Year

What started with two guys in a Phoenix garage in 1988 has transformed the family-owned business Diversified Roofing into not just one of the largest roofing companies in the state, but one that serves over 30 states across the nation, providing an average of 300 roof replacements per year and fielding over 3000 calls annually. The company’s 36 years in business, and … Read More

Guest Editorial: Arizona’s New Deepfake Law is Well-Intentioned, but Fatally Flawed

By Paul Coble Chair of the Intellectual Property Department Rose Law Group On May 21, 2024, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed emergency House Bill 2394 into law in an attempt to curb the growing threat of digital impersonations created by Artificial Intelligence. The statute, A.R.S. § 16-1023 (the “Anti-Deepfake Statute”), is aimed at protecting Arizonans from being damaged by fake images … Read More

Scottsdale’s Strip Clubs: What Might Have Been?

Scottsdale’s old hats probably remember an instance that seems nearly unthinkable now: we almost banned strip clubs. And with any potential fork in the historical road, it’s amusing to consider what might have been had the other path been taken. So with that in mind, let’s head back to a simpler time: 2001. Before the global war on terror, former … Read More

Looking Towards July 30th: The County Recorder’s Race

Arizona’s primaries have traditionally been in the month of August, but recently local elections got bumped up to July 30th. With this deadline looming, we want to take a look at a few contentious primaries that are making waves and are worth your attention. As for this round, let’s look at the Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder. Incumbent Stephen … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Police Endorse Milhaven for Mayor

By Linda Milhaven I am honored to announce that the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association has endorsed me for Mayor of Scottsdale. During my time on City Council, I supported changes to police compensation to insure that we are competitive and provide pay and benefits that allow us to retain and attract the most talented people and provide them with … Read More

The Battle for the Legislature: Partisan Primaries Could Provide a Clue

The Arizona Republican Party has for a long time held a stranglehold on legislation at the State Capitol. Democrats haven’t held a majority in either the Senate or House since all the way back in 1992, representing a stunning 32 year time period where Republicans held a majority in both (outside of a four year period where the Senate was … Read More