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George Garcia (right) trains his son, WBC Latino, WBA Intercontinental Champion Elijah Garcia, in the ring while he shadow boxes at Las Vegas Fight Club in Las Vegas, on Nov. 2.

Retired boxer George Garcia building Wittmann gym to serve community

LAS VEGAS – The air is thick with heat and sweat. Reggaeton, Latin pop and rap songs pause every two to three minutes as the workout bell rings. Speed bags ricochet off their holders under fervent …
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Phoenix, Tucson among U.S. cities with highest motorcycle death rates

New data shows Phoenix is one of the nation's most dangerous cities in which to ride a motorcycle. Motorcycle crashes claimed 424 lives in Phoenix between 2015 and 2024, giving the city the …
Sen. John Kavanagh earlier this year explaining legislation to his Republican colleagues. Kavanaugh was voted as the minority leader in the Arizona Senate.

Fountain Hills Republican becomes minority leader in Arizona Senate

PHOENIX — Yes, voters decimated the ranks of state Senate Republicans at the ballot box this year. But John Kavanagh, who takes on the unexpected title of minority leader, says he doesn’t see the …
Reginald Bolding, former Democratic Arizona State Representative, speaks at a press conference hosted by multiple progressive Arizona organizations on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix.

Arizona voters voice their needs with a new party in power

PHOENIX – “This isn't a blue wave,” said Reginald Bolding, a former State Representative in Arizona. “This is the people's wave.” Arizona Democrats may have achieved a blue trifecta …
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Police identify victims in fatal East Valley school bus crash

A mother and her son died Friday afternoon after the vehicle they were in collided with a school bus near Southern Avenue and 80 th Street, Mesa police said. Monday. Rachel Hughes-Lopez, 49, and …
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Arizona Lottery partners with statewide pet project

The Arizona Lottery has provided $50,000 to The Arizona Pet Project to help people in crisis stay together with their pets by connecting them with essential resources and services.  The …
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors votes to approve grants involving monies from gaming compacts with nearby Indian communities at its meeting on Nov. 4, 2026.
GRANTS

Board of Supervisors approves grant funding from tribal gaming compacts

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved grant funding through tribal gaming compacts with the Gila River and Salt River-Pima Indian communities in its consent agenda on Nov. 4.
The Rosendin Foundation recently gave $90,000 the 100 Club of Arizona, which cares for public safety personnel and their families.
NEIGHBORS

Rosendin Foundation offers emergency grants to organizations nationwide

The Rosendin Foundation presented a $90,000 the 100 Club of Arizona as part of its annual charity golf tournament in Scottsdale Oct. 20. The 100 Club of Arizona supports public safety personnel …
August Wood demonstrates basket weaving at a past event.
THINGS TO DO

Phoenix museum festival to celebrate Indigenous heritage

S’edav Va’aki Museum and Cultural Coalition will host the eighth annual Portal to the Past Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Phoenix.
U.S. Egg is asking customers to donate pajamas for children from preschool through their teenage years along with new toys, diapers and hygiene products for children in the foster care system.
NEIGHBORS

Annual toy and pajama drive at Scottsdale U.S. Egg locations

U.S. Egg is partnering with the Foster Alliance for an annual toy and pajama drive through Nov. 30. U.S. Egg customers throughout the Valley are encouraged to bring pajamas for children from …
BIG BANKROLL

Lottery tickets worth $150K sold in Phoenix, Surprise

A Big Bankroll Fast Play ticket worth $100,000 was purchased Nov. 6 at A & S Market, 4829 N. 15 th Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona Lottery officials said Monday. The Circle K at 16247 W. Bell Road …
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president

WASHINGTON (AP) — The midterm elections already upended national politics. Due to the number of state governments that have flipped to Democratic control, they also could change the way the U.S. …
Jennifer Jermaine speaks at Chinese Restaurant Association of Arizona event in February. Jermaine defeated former state senator J.D. Mesnard to win reelection Nov. 3 as the justice of the peace for the San Marcos Justice Court in Chandler.
ELECTIONS 2026

Higher-profile East Valley justice court race won by incumbent

In the Valley, justice of the peace elections are often between people little-known outside their local government or court communities. In fact, most justices of the peace in Maricopa County …
Public Safety

Queen Creek police make arrest in indecent exposure incident

The Queen Creek Police Department recently announced the arrest of a suspect on charges of indecent exposure at a local store. On Oct. 26, the unnamed suspect was arrested on multiple charges …
The city of Peoria is preparing to pay for a second public safety helicopter.
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Peoria on precipice of paying for second public safety helicopter

The city of Peoria is preparing to pay $5.79 million for a second public safety helicopter.
Scottsdale’s portion of Colorado River water to be reduced by 17% under a plan being considered by water officials, but city leaders have noted in the past that is not enough to affect the amount of water Scottsdale currently uses.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Arizona, Scottsdale to lose Colorado River water

Colorado River water cuts are coming to Arizona ... and Scottsdale, but city leaders say it won’t hurt the city’s current consumption levels. Under the current agreement, Arizona is allotted …
A proposed wildlife overpass connecting the north and south sections of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is expected to be 130 wide and 110 feet long, if the Scottsdale City Council approves the project.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale’s preserve wildlife overpass estimated at $30.8M

The cost to build a wildlife overpass over Rio Verde Drive near 128th Street could come in millions less than first predicted. Initial estimates for the project was somewhere around $35 million, …
FILE - A patient walks down a hallway at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, N.C., March 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

As Veterans Affairs expands automation, it commits more errors on veterans’ claims

When Randy Leger Diaz left the Marines, he said, his whole body was in pain. Following rigorous physical training in the mornings, Leger had spent his days in uniform working in a warehouse in …
Arizona Public Service has made a $350,000 donation to support communities around Arizona impacted by severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding the company announced in a news release on Monday.
DONATION

APS makes donation to northern Arizona communities impacted by recent flooding

Arizona Public Service has made a $350,000 donation to support communities around Arizona impacted by severe storms that brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding the company announced in a news release on Monday.
People with the group No Labels hold signs during a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 18, 2011. The No Labels Party is still trying to convince the state Court of Appeals it is legally entitled to change its name to the Arizona Independent Party.
Elections

Arizona No Labels Party trying to convince courts to allow name change

PHOENIX — The race is over. And all their candidates lost. But that isn’t keeping the No Labels Party from trying to convince the state Court of Appeals it is legally entitled to change …
Christian Recovery Network AZ co-founder Tim Hayden speaks at the organization’s launch on Oct. 7 Topgolf Scottsdale.
Addiction and Mental Health

Christian Recovery Network AZ launches to offer faith-based recovery resources

PHOENIX — Christian Recovery Network AZ has launched to connect Christian leaders, counselors, trusted recovery providers, individuals and families with addiction and mental health resources across …
Tucson Democrat Priya Sundareshan chats with reporters Friday after being selected by the newly empowered Senate Democrats to preside over the chamber for the next two years.
Government

Tucson Democrat takes helm of Arizona Senate

PHOENIX — It’s taken three decades. But someone from Tucson is once again going to head the Arizona State Senate. And president-elect Priya Sundareshan also is the first Democrat in any …
An unidentified 79-year-old man was killed in a vehicle accident on Nov. 4 in east Phoenix according to a Phoenix Police Department news release on Monday.
ACCIDENT

Unidentified man killed in collision in east Phoenix

An unidentified 79-year-old man was killed in a vehicle accident on Nov. 4 in east Phoenix according to a Phoenix Police Department news release on Monday.

Republican Eli Crane wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District

Republican Eli Crane wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
Kyle Clayton is the Democrat candidate for the state senate in Legislative District 27.
ELECTION 2026

Clayton, Howard defeat incumbents in LD27

 Democrats Kyle Clayton (Senate) and Deborah Howard (House) have won their respective races against incumbents in Arizona's 27th Legislative District.
Arizona Water

Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Getting more spam calls lately? You’re not alone. Spam calls remain a frustration for Arizona residents, and new federal data show complaints are climbing again after several years of decline. …
Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.
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Queen Creek major development announces openings, new tenants

The Switchyard in Queen Creek has announced six new tenants. Previously announced tenant Postino is set to open later this month.

The Switchyard, a 10-acre mixed-use development in Queen Creek, has announced six new tenants as its first businesses prepare to open their doors this month. Postino will be the first to open, …

Oxford Properties buys six-building industrial portfolio in metro Phoenix

Cushman & Wakefield on Monday announced that the real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Sycamore Portfolio, a six-building 460,135-square-feet industrial portfolio spanning six properties in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

PHOENIX — Cushman & Wakefield on Monday announced that the real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Sycamore Portfolio, a six-building 460,135-square-feet industrial portfolio …

Neighbors

Peoria fall festival celebrates healing power of horses

Kelsey Spencer and Bella will be on hand for the Silver Lining Riding Fall Festival in Peoria on Friday, Nov. 13.

A little boy with Down syndrome had never spoken a word. But one day, after riding a horse, he climbed down, looked at the people around him and said his name for the first time.

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Sargon Khananisho

Sargon Khananisho.

In an effort to create a stronger sense of community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Sargon Khananisho’s …

Things to do

Public invited to learn about Arabian horses

The public is invited to learn about Arabian horses at Los Cedros USA Dec. 12.

The public is invited to the free Mane Street Mornings event 8 - 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at Los Cedros USA, 8700 E. Black Mountain Road, in Scottsdale. Attendees will enjoy complimentary coffee and …

Phoenix Symphony to resume concerts after financial crisis

The Phoenix Symphony, pictured here with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, will return to its performances starting Nov. 12 with “Brahms’ Serenade No. 1” at Musical Instrument Museum.

Less than three weeks after a financial crisis halted its season and left 66 musicians temporarily without pay, the Phoenix Symphony is preparing to perform again.

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Dr David E. Thurston

Dr. David E. Thurston, 97, passed away on October 27, 2026, in Sun City West, Arizona.
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Kathleen Mary Heyman

Kathleen Mary Heyman of Gilford, NH and Sun City, AZ, passed away October 31, 2026. Kathleen was born in Freeport, NY to Ethel Sonneborn Carnie and Norman Carnie. Kathy was married to James Heyman …
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Rhonda M. Davis

Rhonda M. Davis of Rochester, MN, formerly of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Rhonda was a devoted, kind, and loving Nana, her daughter’s …
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Luciano Buzzin

Luciano Buzzin, architect and former AJ Counselman, passed away 10/28/26. Services will be held at St George, date tbd.
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Janet Louise (Pfander) Barker

Janet Barker, age 91, passed on October 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial service in Thornton, CO. on November 21st.
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