East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories

More than 2,000 protest taxes in Gilbert

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:49:06 -0700

No one acted out a violent revolution to protest taxes during the TEA Party held in Gilbert Saturday morning, which drew a record crowd from across the Valley on the day our nation marks its independence.

Chandler neighbors feel foreclosure pain

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:54:37 -0700

Just a year ago, David Vega's north Chandler neighborhood was a friendly place where the longtime residents knew one another and held block parties. Not so, these days.

Interactive: July 4 facts and fun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:57:40 -0700

Search for events, read Independence Day stories and test your knowledge of American history.

Mesa to have 4th of July fireworks after all | Quiz: What do you know about America?

Blog: The presidents before George Washington | Schnepf fireworks

5 to try: Hot dogs in East Valley | Get there safely - don't drink and drive

Small but intense thunderstorms hit Valley

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:42:56 -0700

Small but intense thunderstorms were popping up across Arizona on Friday evening and could return on Independence Day.

Neighbor: Abandoned Gilbert project a hazard

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:38:01 -0700

Ken Soucy is not happy his home overlooks a deteriorating construction site. The Gilbert resident said his 11-year-old son and his peers routinely ride their bicycles through the neighborhood, and Soucy is concerned that the defunct Tierra Office Park poses a danger.

Driver beware: Danger is Arizona's other name

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:19:21 -0700

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

Gas costs 35% less than last year

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:22:17 -0700

Motorists preparing for a vacation trip this holiday weekend can rejoice that the cost of gasoline is 35 percent less than a year ago, according to AAA Arizona.

Burns lashes out, calls Brewer incompetent

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:17:33 -0700

Stung by the veto of key elements of the Republican budget plan, Senate President Bob Burns on Thursday said Gov. Jan Brewer is incompetent.

Brewer seeks Dem support on sales tax hike

State leaders can't ignore depth of deficit

Gilbert TEA Party planned for July 4

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:37:21 -0700

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.

Mesa, developer hold Fiesta Village talks

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:52:30 -0700

Blotting out an eyesore in one of Mesa's busiest economic corridors prompted city officials to explore condemning the property to get an unresponsive developer's attention.

Report: Detective feared for partner's life

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:20:04 -0700

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

E.V. districts rehiring laid-off teachers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:19:34 -0700

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

Forecast calls for drier, warmer weather

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:18:54 -0700

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.

A.J. man jailed in India for bringing handgun

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:03:05 -0700

An Apache Junction man jailed in India for the last three weeks on charges of violating that country's firearms restrictions was scheduled to be released Thursday after posting $500 bail and now is awaiting a trial that could ultimately get him convicted and sent to prison.

Two Pinal County sheriff's staff investigated

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:04:46 -0700

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu placed two members of his command staff on paid administrative leave Wednesday pending the outcome of investigations for two separate incidents involving deception and criminal wrongdoing.

Chandler officials: Gov's veto good for city

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:21:11 -0700

Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed two state budget proposals that Chandler officials said could lead to higher local utility bills and cuts to projects and services.

Brewer vetoes pieces of budget, orders lawmakers to return to Capitol

E.V. cities may have to take drastic steps | Brewer's veto likely kills Q.C. tax hike

4 new Chandler hotels nearing completion

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:01:25 -0700

Four out of the 10 hotel projects pegged to nearly double Chandler's hotel room count within the next two years are under construction and scheduled to open within the next few months.

Ground broken on Mesa Riverview fire station

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:50 -0700

Within the next nine months, Mesa expects to have a new fire station near Mesa Riverview. Ground was broken for construction Wednesday on what will become known as Station 218 at 845 N. Alma School Road on the northeast corner of Alma School and Ninth Street.

Mesa plans for lifesaving fire stations

Gilbert district considers rental rate hikes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:19:20 -0700

Churches, nonprofit organizations and other groups that rent facilities in the Gilbert Unified School District could pay more in future rental fees as district officials discuss a possible rate increase.

Schools' funding tied up in budget process

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:35:20 -0700

For the first time in Arizona history, public education is operating without a budget.