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Nearly 100 Arizona communities have begun a new push for short-term rental control

The goal is to get three new state laws passed that would give local officials the ability to limit how many rentals can operate in their community.

 

Phoenix legalized casitas to ease housing crunch. Will other Valley cities follow suit?

As Valley cities think about possible solutions to the region's housing issues, here's where each one currently stands on backyard guesthouses.

 

Over 110-degree days are on tap for this weekend in Phoenix

After a brief reprieve from the heat Thursday morning, record-breaking heat is expected to return Friday and throughout the weekend.

 

Arizona school districts sue social media companies alleging harm to kids

Arizona school districts allege social media giants have created a mental health crisis among students by intentionally designing addictive platforms.

 

Border wall damaged environment, cultural sites, government report finds

From 2017 to early 2021, the Trump administration built border wall segments without the usual environmental reviews, leaving damage to the landscape.

 

Arizona nursing class lecture on when to talk with young kids about gender identity goes viral

A slide from a University of Arizona class that appears to suggest nurses talk with kids as young as 3 about their gender identity went viral on TikTok.

 

Plan accordingly: These Phoenix-area freeways will be closed this weekend

The Arizona Department of Transportation has released its list of upcoming closures and restrictions en route to Phoenix-area freeways this weekend.

 

194 people have died in Maricopa County in 2023 due to the heat. Here's what to know

A Maricopa County report says 194 heat-related deaths have occurred in 2023 — up 14 from the previous week. An additional 351 are being investigated.

 

Surprise man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after toddler dies from overdose

A Surprise man was arrested on Saturday and charged with multiple crimes relating to the death of a 1-year-old child.

 

'El Grito' in Phoenix: This Mexican celebration will be hosted at the Arizona Capitol. Here's why

With more than 30% of the Arizona's population identifying as Latino, the Mexican independence celebration of "El Grito" will be at the Capitol.

 

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