Phoenix-based Opus West Corp., which owns numerous high-profile office, residential and retail developments in the East Valley, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in early July, the company said Wednesday.

Soap and lotion seller Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd. says it filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday, a victim of the recession and management missteps.

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 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

Queen Creek's annual Fourth of July fireworks event will be held at Schnepf Farms beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Q.C. fireworks pop for another year

Fireworks to light up East Valley skies

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

Where are the meanest of the East Valley's mean streets for motorists? What about in other cities?