Op-Ed: The Raoul Zubia I Know

By Doreen Reinke Campaigns have a way of reducing people to mailers, slogans and thirty-second advertisements. But the Raoul Zubia I know is much easier to describe: he is a good man who genuinely cares about Scottsdale. Raoul was born and raised here. Scottsdale isn’t someplace he moved to and decided to get involved in; it is home. His memories are … Read More

Op-Ed: Barry Graham Is A Hypocrite. Bought & Paid For By Developers

By Bobby “Rob” Birmingham Barry Graham and his minions have spent weeks repeatedly criticizing Raoul Zubia over support from the Realtor Association. Their social media trolls continue to spread lies and disinformation about Realtors. Ironically, Graham’s own campaign finance reports show nearly $50,000 in contributions from people tied to real estate, development, property management, and related business interests. Want the receipts? … Read More

Corbin Burnes Grinds Back While Ketel Marte Keeps Slipping Away

464 Days and Counting Corbin Burnes made his long-awaited 2026 debut on September 8. He threw three scoreless innings in an 11-inning win over the Royals. It capped a 464-day rehab that began with Tommy John surgery in June 2025. The road got even longer this June, when he strained his teres major during a bridge outing. Burnes signed a … Read More

Op-Ed: Follow the Real Money, Mr. Nelson

By Allen Frank Raoul Zubia-surrogate John Nelson attacked Councilman Barry Graham for voting with a 6-1 majority to advance a voter-approved parking project. Nelson speculated that a $1,000 contribution from a longtime art gallery influenced Graham’s vote on a project 37,000 residents already approved.  Silly. While Mr. Nelson reviews campaign finance reports, he should look at Mr. Zubia’s. Short-term rentals … Read More

The Phoenix Symphony’s 2026/27 Season to Feature Music of Taylor Swift, John Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Blockbuster Films and More

PHOENIX (September 11, 2026) – The Phoenix Symphony announces that single tickets are on sale for its 2026/27 Season, the organization’s 79th anniversary season, featuring an exciting new chapter in the Symphony’s history with newly appointed Virginia G. Piper Music Director Designate Paolo Bortolameolli. Bortolameolli, who was announced as the Symphony’s new Virginia G. Piper Music Director Designate in March … Read More

Op-Ed: In Support of Raoul Zubia

By Cynthia Wenström Scottsdale is fortunate to have scenic beauty, safe neighborhoods and amenities that contribute to an enviable quality of life. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, generously equipped libraries and senior centers, are community assets worth protecting and maintaining. The continuing question is how Scottsdale can sustain that quality of life while addressing the challenges ahead. … Read More

Saguaro Football Cancels Another Game, and the Crisis Deepens

A Second Cancellation in as Many Weeks Saguaro has called off its game against American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek, scheduled for September 11. The district cited a simple reason: there were “not enough healthy and available student-athletes to safely field a team.” This is the second straight week a Saguaro game has disappeared from the schedule. We covered the first cancellation … Read More

Janik Endorses Johnson for SUSD School Board

By Betty Janik Former Scottsdale Councilwoman Great schools don’t just educate our children—they help build great cities. In Scottsdale, the strength and reputation of our schools are an important part of what makes our city such a desirable place to live. Keeping our schools highly rated and competitive helps attract families and businesses, strengthens our neighborhoods, and supports the property … Read More