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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 16, 2025Mesa dentist accused luring a minor faces 5 more criminal charges
A Mesa dentist arrested in October for allegedly luring a minor for sexual exploitation is facing more criminal charges.
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ASSET PRESERVATION WEALTH & TAX | Dec 15, 2025How mapping out a retirement plan can help save you more money
For those that are getting ready for retirement, mapping out a plan is important to ensure you are financially ready for it.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Dec 15, 2025Homebuilders buy 600 lots on land that once was a dairy farm in Mesa
Two giant homebuilders have closed on 601 lots at Hawes Crossing, a master-planned community in Mesa that once served as dairy farm land.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 14, 2025Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Dec. 12-14
From Buc-ee’s first Arizona location having an opening date to a raised speed limit, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Dec. 12-14.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 14, 2025Maricopa County cuts 53 pages from zoning rules to speed up housing development
Real estate attorneys and homebuilders are applauding changes to zoning rules adopted by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 13, 2025NXP to exit radio power market and shutter Arizona manufacturing facility
NXP Semiconductors Inc. plans to cease production of its radio power product line and close its Chandler fab by 2027.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 12, 2025Diversified Partners plans 16-acre retail development in fast-growing Surprise
Diversified Partners is developing a new mixed-use project that will bring 120,000 square feet of retail space to Surprise.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 12, 2025Chandler city council unanimously rejects proposed new data center
The Chandler City Council unanimously rejected to rezone 10 acres of land for a proposed new data center at its meeting Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 11, 2025Arizona cuts SNAP staff by 36%, creating backlog in applications for benefits
The Arizona Department of Economic Security had to cut staffing this past summer due to federal funding cuts, and it is now creating a backlog of applications for SNAP benefits.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 9, 2025TSMC’s Phoenix campus expansion clears planning hurdle as residents intensify opposition
TSMC’s campus expansion plans are quickly clearing hurdles, though concerned residents have ramped up an opposition campaign.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 8, 2025SAFE Alert canceled after missing 72-year-old Phoenix man located
A SAFE Alert has been canceled after a missing 72-year-old Valley man last seen on Friday was found safe, authorities said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 8, 2025Lennar eyes 473 acres of East Valley land for new housing development
National homebuilder Lennar is looking to scoop up about 473 acres of state land near Mesa where it wants to build new homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2025Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Dec. 5-7
From a major crash after a father allowed his 13-year-old to drive, to a new Walmart, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Dec. 5-7.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Dec 7, 2025Mark Kelly bill would allow lawsuits over social media algorithms that promote violence, extremism
A bill from Mark Kelly and John Curtis would allow lawsuits against social media companies whose algorithms promote content that results in harm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 7, 2025Man booked on domestic violence charges after barricading himself in Scottsdale home
Andrew Shadid, 54, was arrested and booked on several domestic violence charges after barricading himself in a Scottsdale home on Saturday afternoon.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 7, 2025Walmart scoops up Glendale mega warehouse in record-setting deal
Walmart acquired a nearly 1.28 million square-foot building near Luke Air Force Base for over $152 million in a deal that closed before Thanksgiving.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Dec 6, 2025US 60/Grand Avenue reopens in West Valley after crash
The eastbound lanes of US 60/Grand Avenue were reopened in the West Valley after several hours following a crash on Saturday night, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Dec 6, 2025SAFE Alert canceled after missing 74-year-old Mesa woman found safe
A SAFE Alert was canceled Saturday morning for a missing 74-year-old woman last seen in Mesa on Friday after she was found safe.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 6, 2025Phoenix shopping center Paradise Village Gateway sells for $28.5 million
Paradise Village Gateway — off Shea and Tatum boulevards — was bought for $28.5 million by GC Tatum and Shea LP on Nov. 21, according to Tempe-based real estate database Vizzda LLC.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 5, 2025New York firm scoops up Tempe student housing complex in $125M deal
Park Place Tempe, a 285-unit student housing complex, sold for $125 million near Arizona State University’s Tempe campus.
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ARIZONA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION | Dec 5, 2025How Arizona Central Credit Union can help a budget-friendly holiday
Arizona Central Credit Union (AZCCU) is here to help you keep the season merry and your budget on track.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Dec 5, 202540 Love, a restaurant and lounge with celebrity ties, opening soon in Scottsdale
40 Love, a long-awaited upscale restaurant and lounge with a celebrity pedigree, is set to debut in Old Town Scottsdale.
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BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Dec 5, 2025Why estate planning is the foundation of a comprehensive financial plan
For Arizonans who are looking to have a comprehensive financial plan, it is essential that they have an estate plan in place.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Dec 4, 2025Goodwill to celebrate grand opening of new thrift store in West Valley
Goodwill is getting ready for the grand opening of a new thrift store in the West Valley.