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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Portions of several freeways in metro Phoenix will close this weekend: What to know
A few closures and lane restrictions were scheduled for the weekend due to improvement projects along parts of Phoenix-area freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The right lanes of the east and westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed near 51st Avenue all weekend while the westbound Loop 202 was scheduled to be closed May 31 between Gilbert and Cooper roads. The northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramp to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) was expected to be closed overnight June 1 to June 2. Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detours as needed, ADOT said. Schedules were subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. Here's what you need to know about traffic closures from May 30 through June 2. The right lanes near 51st Avenue will be closed 10 p.m. May 30 to 5 a.m. June 2 for bridge work, ADOT confirmed. Plan for 51st Avenue to be closed in both directions at Loop 101. Detours: Consider using other nearby cross streets including 35th or 59th avenues. Westbound Loop 202 will be closed between Gilbert and Cooper roads from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 for work on a widening project, ADOT said. Westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will be closed, along with the westbound Loop 202 frontage road between Lindsay and Gilbert roads. The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane will additionally be closed between Cooper and Gilbert roads, ADOT confirmed. Detours: Consider using westbound Pecos or Germann roads to travel beyond the closure or taking westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway). The northbound Loop 101 ramp to westbound Loop 202 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. June 1 to 4 a.m. June 2 for pavement maintenance, according to ADOT. Detours: Drivers can consider traveling onto eastbound Loop 202 and exiting at Dobson Road before turning to enter westbound Loop 202. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix area freeways affected by closures this weekend: What to know
Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Wealthy home renters increase in Phoenix area
The share of wealthy residents of the Phoenix metro who rent instead of own their homes is on the rise, per a Redfin analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. The big picture: Rich renters have increased in 35 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros, the real estate site reports. By the numbers: 7.9% of Phoenix-area renters in 2023 were considered wealthy, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from 2019, according to Redfin. Researchers defined wealthy renters as those with a household income in the top 20% of local incomes. In the Valley, that's a minimum of just under $160,000. The income needed to afford a house here in 2023 was $64,156. Zoom out: Nationally, 7.9% of renters qualified as wealthy, the same as in the Valley. Topping the list was San Jose, California, where 11% of renters are considered wealthy and the median home sale price in 2023 was over $1.4 million. The biggest increase in wealthy renters was seen in Raleigh, North Carolina, which experienced a jump of 2.9 percentage points to 7.7%. Tampa, Florida, had the biggest increase in median home sale price, spiking 67.4%. Meanwhile, Phoenix was third on the list with a 59.3% increase. Context: Nationally, the typical affluent renter earned more than they needed to afford a median-priced home, per Redfin. But homebuying costs have climbed faster than rents, making renting attractive for many, even those with deep pockets. Between the lines: Plenty of people also enjoy rental properties' amenities, flexibility and maintenance-free lifestyle. And some want to put extra cash toward other investments. Threat level: The Valley faces a severe housing shortage. As of 2022, Phoenix had a deficit of about 120,000 homes while experiencing substantial population growth. That shortage is driving up home prices in a city that for decades was famous for its cheap housing. Zoom in: Legislative efforts to alleviate the problem in Arizona have had mixed results. Gov. Katie Hobbs last year signed bills that open the door to more accessory dwelling units and "missing middle" housing. But efforts to encourage the building of starter homes by restricting cities' zoning authority have repeatedly faltered. Hobbs vetoed a starter homes bill in 2024, and this year's legislation stalled due to a lack of support. What we're watching: In a growing number of cities, even starter homes come with luxury price tags, according to Zillow.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What to know about the free summer meals offered at many Phoenix-area schools
Although K-12 classes are out for the summer in many Arizona communities, there is still an opportunity for students to receive free meals via schools. The federal government, via the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offers a free summer food program for children. Many Arizona schools participate, and all kids need to do is show up — no application, identification or proof of income is needed. Some school locations reserve meals for enrolled students, but most do not. At some locations, adults can also eat for a low cost. Most locations in metro Phoenix are dine-in only. Several locations in more rural areas only offer grab-and-go food or have hybrid service, offering both dine-in and grab-and-go. To find the participating school closest to you, as well as service hours and dates, visit In addition to free summer meals at schools, low-income families with children who lose access to free or reduced-cost meals over the summer while their school is closed will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks assistance program, which provides money for groceries. For more information, visit: Here are the details on the summer meals programs at three of the biggest Phoenix-area school districts. Phoenix Union High School District will host free summer meal programs for any child 18 or younger. Adults can also participate in the meal program at a charge of $2.75 for breakfast and $4.75 for lunch. The district will be providing meals Monday through Thursday on 16 different campuses beginning May 27 and ending June 24. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Here's a list of Phoenix Union schools where free meals will be offered: Alhambra High School, 3839 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix Betty Fairfax High School, 8225 S. 59th Ave., Laveen Bostrom High School, 3535 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix Bioscience High School, 512 E. Pierce St., Phoenix Carl Hayden Community High School, 3333 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix Phoenix Coding Academy, 4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Cesar Chavez High School, 3921 W. Baseline Road, Laveen The Academies at South Mountain, 6401 S. 7th St., Phoenix Maryvale High School, 3415 N. 59th Ave., Phoenix Trevor G. Browne High School, 7402 W. Catalina Drive, Phoenix Franklin Police and Fire High School, 1645 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix Metro Tech High School, 1900 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix Camelback High School, 4312 N. 28th St., Phoenix Central High School, 4445 N. Central Ave., Phoenix North High School, 1101 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix Wilson College Prep, 3005 E. Fillmore St., Phoenix Mesa Public Schools will host summer meal programs free for any child 18 or younger. Adults can participate in the meal program at a charge of $3 for breakfast and $5 for lunch. Summer meal program dates and hours vary across campuses. Visit the Mesa Public Schools website for specifics. Here's a list of Mesa Public Schools campuses where free meals will be offered: Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, 415 N. Westwood, Mesa Guerrero Elementary School, 463 S. Alma School Road, Mesa Hale Elementary School, 1425 N. 23rd St., Mesa Jefferson Elementary School, 120 S. Jefferson Ave., Mesa Kerr Elementary School, 125 E. McLellan Road, Mesa Longfellow Elementary School, 345 S. Hall, Mesa Lowell Elementary School, 920 E. Broadway Road, Mesa Mendoza Elementary School, 5831 E. McLellan Road, Mesa SHARP, 7302 E. Adobe St., Mesa Summit Academy, 1560 W. Summit Place, Chandler Webster Elementary School, 202 N. Sycamore, Mesa Kino Junior High School, 848 N. Horne, Mesa Rhodes Junior High School, 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa Stapley Junior High School, 3250 E. Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa Mesa High School, 1630 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Mountain View High School, 2700 E. Brown Road, Mesa Red Mountain High School, 7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa Skyline High School, 845 S. Crismon Road, Mesa Westwood High School, 945 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa Peoria Unified School District will host summer meal programs free for any child 18 or younger. Adults can participate in the meal program at a charge of $2 for breakfast and $4 for lunch. Summer meal program dates and hours vary across campuses. Visit the Peoria Unified website for specifics. More: If you are struggling, here's where to find help getting meals and groceries in Phoenix Here's a list of participating schools: Alta Loma Elementary School, 9750 N. 87th Ave., Peoria Canyon Elementary School, 5490 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale Copperwood Elementary School, 11232 N. 65th Ave., Glendale Cotton Boll Elementary School, 8540 W. Butler Drive, Peoria Country Meadows Elementary School, 8409 N. 111th Ave., Peoria Desert Valley Elementary School, 12901 N. 63rd Ave., Glendale Foothills Elementary School, 15808 N. 63rd Ave., Glendale Heritage Elementary School, 5312 W. Mountain View Road, Glendale Ira A. Murphy Elementary School, 7231 W. North Lane, Peoria Kachina Elementary School, 5304 W. Crocus Drive, Glendale Marshall Ranch Elementary School, 12995 N. Marshall Ranch Drive, Glendale Oasis Elementary School, 7841 W. Sweetwater Ave., Peoria Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St., Peoria Peoria Elementary School, 11501 N. 79th Ave., Peoria Peoria High School, 11200 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria Pioneer Elementary School, 6315 W. Port Au Prince Lane, Glendale Raymond S. Kellis High School, 8990 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, 10401 N. 63rd Ave., Glendale Santa Fe Elementary School, 9880 N. 77th Ave., Peoria Sky View Elementary School, 8624 W. Sweetwater Ave., Peoria Sun Valley Elementary School, 8361 N. 95th Ave., Peoria Sundance Elementary School, 7051 W. Cholla St., Peoria These school offer meals to registered students only, Cactus High School, 6330 W. Greenway Road, Glendale Desert Palms Elementary School, 11441 N. 55th Ave., Glendale Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale Coverage of education solutions on and in The Arizona Republic is partially supported by a grant from the Arizona Local News Foundation's Arizona Community Collaborative Fund. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Free summer meals offered at many metro Phoenix schools
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Exclusive Video: Dhs Nabs Numerous Suspects In Dramatic Sting Of Rival La Gangs Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Read On The Fox News App Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. Colombian Nationals Arrested In Connection With Dozens Of Home Burglaries In Oregon: Police "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only article source: 7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'One hell of a pilot': 84-year-old emergency-lands plane in Phoenix-area cornfield
A seasoned aviator was forced to take quick action to avoid disaster while flying over the West Valley. On the morning of May 23, the carburetor on Jim Stark's 1978 Cessna 172 began to fail as he flew near 99th and West Southern avenues. Stark, 84, knew he and his copilot and friend, 78-year-old Pete Biddle, needed to quickly find a safe place to land — they were about 9 miles east of the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport. In that moment, Stark recalled the advice he often gave to others in similar emergencies: 'Stay cool.' More specifically, Stark said, "it was abundantly clear that we weren't going to make it back to Goodyear. So, we just looked around" and located a tractor trail nestled between cornfields. "I mean, that's what you got to do," Stark added. There were no injuries in the landing. The cornfield was 6.35 miles southeast of Goodyear on 95th Avenue, just south of Baseline Road, Stark said. He said cornstalks were unharmed in his impromptu landing, but he "did clip a little bitty tree" on the field's edge that dinged a wing. The plane should be good to hit the skies again, he said. His insurance sent someone to haul the aircraft out of the field at dawn on May 24 and get it to the Goodyear Airport. Repairs were expected to take a week. Stark has been a licensed pilot for about half a century and served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Prescott-raised, he grew up around planes on account of his father being an engineer for Boeing. He has owned this plane — his seventh ever — for more than a decade and has flown it over such remote places as the mountains of Australia. "This airplane is an absolute jewel," he said. "I love it." This was not Stark's first emergency landing among crops. A little more than 10 years ago, he said he landed in a Nebraska soybean field when the plane appeared to be running low on fuel. Biddle, the copilot, said he was reassured by Stark's experience when they ran across trouble while returning from breakfast in Chandler to Sun City where they are neighbors. A licensed pilot since 1976, Biddle likened the landing to those made at what he said are the "dirt strips" found at Red Creek Airstrip near the Verde River. Besides, Biddle said of his longtime buddy, "he's one hell of a pilot." In the works: What's being built near Goodyear Ballpark? This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 'One hell of a pilot': Man lands plane in Phoenix-area cornfield
