The PGA Tour has picked up its third new title sponsor of the year with an announcement that Waste Management will be sponsor of the Phoenix Open starting next year.

HOUSTON - Waste Management Inc., the nation's largest garbage hauler, on Monday withdrew its $6.73 billion bid to acquire smaller rival Republic Services, saying the move wouldn't be prudent given current financial market turmoil.

Waste Management has raised its unsolicited buyout offer for Republic Services by 9 percent to $6.73 billion, escalating a takeover battle among the nation’s largest trash haulers.

The chief executive of Republic Services refused Friday to discuss Waste Management’s attempt to buy shares of his company as part of a takeover bid.

The nation’s largest waste hauler suffered a setback Friday when a competitor rejected its buyout offer.

The Sun City West Fire District will conduct a blood drive later this month. The United Blood Services bloodmobile will be available between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the back parking lot of Fire Station 101, 19001 Camino del Sol.

Call it the great garbage war of 2008.

Queen Creek officials interviewed three waste companies last week as the process to offer the first town-wide, curbside trash pickup moves forward.

Scottsdale-based Allied Waste Industries, the nation’s second-largest waste hauler, fell short of achieving its goal of reducing its $8 billion-plus debt by more than $1 billion in 2003.

In Randy Johnson’s six years of excellence with the Diamondbacks, there have been a number of starts in which a Hall of Fame-caliber performance has gone for naught.

SAN FRANCISCO - Where is Barry Bonds when you need him?

SAN FRANCISCO - Where is Barry Bonds when you need him?

Hailed as a great live band, O.A.R. returns for the third consecutive year to the Coors Light Bird’s Nest party venue at the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The golf tournament known for drawing thousands of spectators also features concerts by the Doobie Brothers and Duck Soup (Wednesday), Slightly Stoopid and Kelley James (Friday), and Metalhead, The Chadwicks and Champagne Tap (Saturday).

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted to reject a settlement reached by county risk management in the Deborah Ballard case. This decision represents foolish pandering and fiscal irresponsibility.

Gilbert is looking for the authority to levy fines for wasting water.

Mesa residents can get rid of household hazardous waste Saturday, Feb. 4, when the city will collect a wide range of substances. The free event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at the East Mesa Service Center, 6953 E. Decatur St., which is east of Power Road and north of University Drive.

Scottsdale-based Allied Waste Industries, the nation’s second-largest waste hauler, Tuesday reported increased revenue for its last quarter and the immediate resignation of the company’s president, Tom Van Weelden.

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Construction on the state’s third-largest waste water treatment plant can move forward after the Mesa City Council awarded a $150 million contract Monday.

SAN DIEGO - Shawn Estes stepped on the stage at Petco Park on Saturday and played his usual role, the cunning lefthanded pitcher who often gets the best of the San Diego Padres.

Mesa has named a new deputy city manager. Kari Kent will move into the spot from her current job as Neighborhood Services director. She replaces Paul Wenbert, who retired March 1. Kent’s appointment will be recommended to the City Council at its meeting Monday.

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