By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale City Council has been a bit…contentious recently. With plenty of battles amongst members, it has nearly been asking for cooler heads. And it was with perhaps perfect timing that that request was answered. Longtime Scottsdalian Raoul Zubia recently announced that he will be running for city council next year. He brings decades of dedicated service to … Read More
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky hosts Oct. 29 Town Hall to set the record straight on critical issues
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting a public Town Hall at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. “This Town Hall is about transparency and accountability,” Mayor Borowsky said. “I want to hear directly from residents. Your questions, concerns, and ideas matter acutely as I fight to put the interests of Scottsdale first.” Residents … Read More
Guest Editorial: Denver must put people over profits, stop Axon’s contract renewal | OPINION
Some interesting analysis from our friends to the north. Please check out this article from coloradopolitics.com. By Sofia Solano Denver families are cutting back on groceries, skipping family outings, and facing a housing affordability crisis — yet their tax dollars are helping fund one of America’s highest-paid chief executives. Rick Smith, chief executive of Axon Enterprises, took home a staggering … Read More
Scottsdale Unified is Considering Closing Schools: a Failure in Leadership
Scottsdale Unified School District is facing a difficult decision that’s sending ripples through our community: the potential closure and repurposing of two neighborhood schools. And the choice they’re seemingly leaning towards is the wrong one. Scottsdale Unified is considering repurposing Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8 School, citing low student enrollment as the primary reason. Both schools currently have fewer … Read More
Congressman David Schweikert is Running for Governor; Prepare to Be Annoyed for All of Next Year
By Alexander Lomax Congressman David Schweikert has decided that after eight terms in the House, he’s ready for a promotion…or at least a different title. The longtime Republican representative has dropped his congressional reelection bid to run for Arizona governor, presumably because dealing with Congress wasn’t quite frustrating enough. Here’s the thing about Schweikert’s gubernatorial ambitions: he’ll face U.S. Rep. … Read More
An Evening of Excellence: Scottsdale Firefighters Honor Community Heroes
The 26th Annual Scottsdale Firefighters Charities Dinner at Mastro’s City Hall proved once again why this event has become one of the Valley’s premier charitable gatherings. With a goal of exceeding last year’s record-breaking $100,000 raised, the evening celebrated both the selfless work of Scottsdale’s 300 firefighters and three remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of community service. The 2025 … Read More
“Banana Ball” is Coming to Scottsdale: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
While we may not have a major league team, Scottsdale is synonymous with baseball come springtime. But now Scottsdale baseball fans have something new, wild, and wacky to get excited about in 2026: Banana Ball is coming to town. Well, sort of. For those unfamiliar, Banana Ball is the brainchild of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball entertainment phenomenon that’s been … Read More
Crazy Cam: How Former ASU Star Skattebo is Dominating NFL Conversation and Shining a Light on the Sun Devils
Former Arizona State running back and recreational bulldozer Cam Skattebo, drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, is making waves in the Big Apple, a media market that is well known as as hot of a spotlight as it gets in sports. His success is reverberating all the way back to Tempe, … Read More
Beyond the Reputation: Scottsdale’s True Heart Shines Through
Scottsdale wears many labels. To some, it’s a world-class golf destination. To others, it’s a vibrant nightlife hub or a luxurious tourist retreat. But beneath the polished exterior and glamorous reputation lies something far more meaningful: a genuine community that rallies around its own when it matters most. The story of Coach Brown at Grayhawk Elementary School perfectly captures this … Read More
Heads Up, Scottsdale: A Local Couple Demonstrates the Need for Awareness in Your Health Care
A shocking healthcare fraud case unfolding in Scottsdale serves as a stark reminder that even in our affluent community, vulnerable residents need protection from medical exploitation. Alexandra Gehrke and Jeffrey King, dubbed the “glam-flam couple,” admitted to fraudulently billing insurance companies over $1 billion, targeting some of our community’s most defenseless members. The scale of this operation is staggering. The … Read More