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RECIPE: Erika’s tres leches sponge cake
Growing up, food became one of the earliest connections to my Mexican culture. My birthday has always been my favorite day of the year, and when I was little, my […]

Seeds of Change Gala nearly sold out as event enters 21st year
It might be fair to say that growth is the theme this year for The Seeds of Change Gala. The 21st Annual Royal Christmas edition is nearly sold out, with […]
She owns 3 popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix. ICE detained her for 8 months
Kelly Yu owns three popular sushi restaurants in the Phoenix area. When she was detained by ICE, the local community rallied around her. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits Yu at one of her restaurants.

Taco ’bout time: The Taco Spot sets soft opening date
No need to have the Monday blues next week. The much-anticipated The Taco Spot will host a soft opening starting 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at 44600 W. Smith-Enke Road, Suite […]

Maricopa County official on how they're tackling mistrust around election security
As President Trump questions election security, many local officials are trying to reassure voters. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kate Brophy McGee, chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Phoenix Mercury fans show up in big way for home closer despite disappointing end to season
In the 2025 WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury made it all the way to the WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces 4-0 in a best-of-seven series. Despite the loss, the team had grown to being in championship contention. Fast forward to the 2026 WNBA season, the team finished…

Man allegedly leaves $700 cart behind during Fry’s shoplifting escape
A Casa Grande man thought he’d gotten away with shoplifting after ditching a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise. Matthew Button, 37, walked past the registers and was almost out […]

City Council, school board candidates get their turn at debate next month
InMaricopa will host its 2026 general election debate Oct. 8 at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, 18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception […]

Weekly Roundup - September 26, 2026
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Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold
Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her beloved desert home overlooking the rugged Rowe wash in the town of Cave reek, Arizona. Martha was born at home on August 11, 1933, to a rural farming family from Buckheart Township. She was the first born…
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In final game of the regular season, Phoenix Mercury lose 100-82 to Las Vegas Aces
The Phoenix Mercury (16-27) welcomed the Las Vegas Aces (30-13) for each team’s final regular season game on Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. “It’s a little bit of a letdown,” Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. “This is the time of year that you want to be excited…