By Lisa Haskell Mom taught me to never follow the crowd because a crowd can become an unruly mob. I have always been more independent so when it came time for me to vote for the first time, I took the obligation seriously. I didn’t rely on others to do my research for me. I didn’t take anyone’s recommendation without … Read More
Op-Ed: Raoul Zubia is Mainstream and Has the Moral High Ground
By Jim Derouin Jerome Garcia’s recent post makes several claims about Raoul Zubia that are preposterous and simply not true. Most glaring is the assertion that Raoul’s support comes “exclusively from Democrats and socialist factions.” That is pure poppy cock. Raoul’s publicly listed endorsers include Deb Gullett, a former Republican state representative, and Wes Gullett, a longtime Republican operative who … Read More
George Oliver Shows Scottsdale How Redevelopment Should Work
A Building That Didn’t Need to Grow Taller George Oliver, a Scottsdale-based real estate firm, bought the office building at 7272 E. Indian School Road for $42.2 million. Paired with two earlier purchases on Scottsdale Road, the assemblage now totals 360,000 square feet. In total, it spans three buildings on six acres. Most Old Town projects chase value by going … Read More
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Letter to the Editor- Questioning Civility
To the Editor, I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding Raoul Zubia’s candidacy for the Scottsdale City Council. While his campaign materials claim a desire to return to “commonsense” and restore civility, his actual conduct on the campaign trail reveals a glaring double standard that is anything but unifying. Mr. Zubia claims he will restore decorum to the … Read More
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