Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a turnout as a similar party April 15, organizers still hope to have a substantial impact on local affairs.

Although the annual Fourth of July event at Mesa Community College has been canceled this year, there will still be fireworks in Mesa.

A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report.

Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death

The owners of Lloyd's Complete Auto Supply Co., whose downtown Chandler property was condemned for a new City Hall, have released their own appraisal of the site's value, about double the city's estimate.

Three recently approved tax increases in Gilbert will be put to a public vote if those opposed to the hikes are successful in getting the issues to the ballot. Three voter referendums were filed Thursday by former Maricopa County Assessor Kevin Ross.

Gilbert formally adopts sales tax hike

A sales tax increase Queen Creek's Town Council approved just in case a state budget provision passed appears to be history.

A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report.

Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says its officers will be taking part in various DUI task force operations over the Fourth of July weekend across the state in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers.

For the popular July Fourth fireworks show at Tempe Town Lake, throw down a blanket – but don’t stop the car.

Monsoon storms reached the East Valley's fringes late Wednesday into early Thursday, but those few drops may be the only action until the middle of next week.

East Valley school districts that sent out reduction-in-force notices to teachers in April are now calling back many of them and offering them jobs for next school year.

Higley schools budget protects most teachers

Gilbert slices $4M, rehires some teachers

Protesting teachers fear crowded classes

Mesa teachers, staff plan vigil to protest cuts

Teachers forced into tense waiting game

Higley cuts 9 more teachers, 2 nurses

Thousands of Ariz. teachers facing job cuts

District budget cuts meeting brings out 200

An indoor swap meet with a more upscale ambience is planned in Mesa's west Southern Avenue corridor.

BOSTON — Yes, he's obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food at a time and he's only 9 years old. And he's a seal.