Phoenix's ban on charcoal and wood fires in the city's mountain and desert preserves ends today, but its prohibition on smoking outside of enclosed vehicles in those areas will remain in effect.

Outlook: After getting whipped by Horizon two weeks ago, Mountain Pointe put a similar whipping on Maryvale last week.

Mountain Pointe’s Michael Moore returned the opening kickoff 86 yards for a score and the Pride were rolling in a 67-0 rout of visiting Phoenix South Mountain (1-3) Friday.

Phoenix unveiled a new $400,000 desert-inspired artistic fence this week at the city-owned Ponderosa Stables at South Mountain Park.

A 39-year-old woman hiking on South Mountain Monday evening had to be rescued by Phoenix emergency response crews after she fell and injured her knee.

A 39-year-old woman hiking on South Mountain Monday evening had to be rescued by Phoenix emergency response crews after she fell and injured her knee.

A 39-year-old woman hiking on South Mountain Monday evening had to be rescued by Phoenix emergency response crews after she fell and injured her knee.

The Parks and Recreation Department of Phoenix is aiming to keep South Mountain safe with its annual fire ban and hiking tips.

Time: 7 p.m.

Last season's 5A Division II girls basketball champion was no match Thursday night for a team in the mix at becoming the 5A Division I champion this season.

Phoenix firefighters were called to a mountain rescue on South Mountain Friday morning after a woman apparently crashed her bike on the trail.

Phoenix firefighters were called to a mountain rescue on South Mountain Friday morning after a woman apparently crashed her bike on the trail.

The next Silent Sunday at South Mountain Park will be on March 27. You and your family can walk, jog, skate or bike the beautiful South Mountain without having to share the road with cars. Free bicycle rentals will be available for hikers, though any donations will benefit the Daring Adventures program. If you have any questions about Silent Sundays, please contact Jeff Spellman at (602) 495-5507 or jeff.spellman@phoenix.gov.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is delaying by a year any decision about the future route of a new freeway through Ahwatukee Foothills that would link portions of Interstate 10 in the East Valley with the West Valley while bypassing central Phoenix.

After having victory snatched from them two weeks earlier, the Westwood Warriors could breathe easier Friday night when the final gun sounded, signaling their first win of the season.

Boyce Luther Gulley was a green builder. He just didn’t know it. His Mystery Castle, which sits at the base of South Mountain, is a Valley landmark and an unwitting example of organic architecture.

PIERRE, S.D. - Mountain lion kittens that were orphaned during the Black Hills hunting season last fall have been moved to three zoos.

Mountain View amassed 359 yards of offense last week in its 72-8 victory over Phoenix South Mountain. That much yardage usually equates to point totals in the high 20s or 30s. But a number of short fields were the reason for the big points.

Senior wide receiver Julius Record caught three passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, and visiting Phoenix Mountain Pointe (3-1) came to life in the second half in a 41-14 torching of Phoenix South Mountain (0-4).

Mountain View took "The Nielsen Show" on the road Friday night, traveling to Phoenix South Mountain in a match-up of top-5 teams in their respective 5A divisions.

Saturday may be the last time an organized program takes place at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, which could fall victim to budget cuts being considered by the Phoenix City Council.

The same weather pattern to blame for spreading wildfires throughout southern California is kicking up dust in the south East Valley today.