Arizona Voters Will have The Opportunity to Directly Support Arizona First Responders During the November Election This November, voters will decide on a ballot measure designed to support Arizona first responders. The measure, known as the Back the Blue Act, strengthens criminal penalties for assaulting a first responder and increases survivor benefits to the families of first responders who are killed … Read More
Burglaries A Problem In Scottsdale: Does Organized Crime and/or Immigration Play a Role?
By Cambria Schwartz Within the past year Scottsdale, and other cities across the Valley, have been plagued by a slew of burglaries. Who’s the culprit? You may think that it’s local troubled teens or some of the many homeless people trying to steal goods to make ends meet. In actuality, these thieves are part of a South American organized crime … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Announces New Partnership With Sedona’s Premier Golf Club — Seven Canyons
This strategic partnership will promote Seven Canyons to a global audience, unify marketing efforts and drive on-site and web-based interest in the real estate and lifestyle this spectacular development offers. Arizona’s leading luxury real estate brokerage Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with The Club at Seven Canyons, a private golf club that … Read More
Expanded Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival Brings Top National Artists, Food, Amazing Atmosphere To Scottsdale Civic Center’s New East Bowl April 27th
Signature Jazz Event Takes Center Stage in Scottsdale with New Orleans Themed Event It’s the ultimate combination. Cool jazz and blues come together to create a red-hot music festival. The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz Festival Blues & Brews Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale returns to the Scottsdale Civic Center in Old Town on April 27th. This year the event … Read More
AZ Bike Week – One of the Country’s Biggest Motorcycle Rallies Announces the Final Lineup of Mega Artists: Yelawolf, Brantley Gilbert, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Everclear and Godsmack
All Taking the Stage Wednesday, April 3rd – Sunday, April 7th During AZ Bike Week at WestWorld of Scottsdale The Southwest’s largest motorcycle rally, Arizona Bike Week returns bigger, better and badder for its 27th annual year to WestWorld of Scottsdale starting Wednesday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 7th, 2024. Kicking off the four-night music festival in Arizona Bike Week’s RockYard is Southern Rock Rapper Yelawolf, who … Read More
Remembering a Local GOP Icon
Scottsdale resident Barbara Espinosa recently passed away at the age of 86. That name may not mean anything to some readers, but her impact was a significant one. She left an imprint that you absolutely have seen, even if the name doesn’t ring any bells. Espinosa was an icon in local GOP politics: a disruptor, a thought leader, and an … Read More
Maricopa County Has a New Sheriff with a New Party, but Not Without Controversy
Maricopa County, you have a new head Sheriff. And as far as successions go, this one is a bit more controversial than most. In a surprise move, Democrat Paul Penzone announced that he was stepping down to take a community relations job with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Cleaning up after the myriad federal restrictions in the wake of former Sheriff … Read More
BOMBSHELL REPORT: What is the REAL Axon?
You are probably aware of the complete mess that Axon put itself in recently with its outrageous plan to dramatically alter zoning laws in order to put up some 2,000 apartments in an area that doesn’t want them and can’t support them (get up to date here). While on its face this attempt is bad enough, a recent bombshell report … Read More
Does Scottsdale Have a Problem with Human Trafficking?
While we love our city and it has an incredible amount of things going for it, I don’t think we would necessarily call it perfect. No place is perfect, after all…close but not quite there. And we are not completely exempt from crime, but typically we associate Scottsdale crime with drunken Old Town hijinks. A new development shows that that’s … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mayoral Announcement
By Mary Hamway Twenty years ago I began my journey in public service by running for Town Council. Today, I announce my candidacy for Paradise Valley Mayor. In 2011, as part of Paradise Valley’s 50th birthday celebration, I was honored to co-chair a visioning exercise where we learned about our past so that we could help guide our future. We … Read More