Maricopa News

Tucson lawmaker Melvin has cancer

East Valley Tribune - Mon Nov 09

State Sen. Al Melvin. Nov. 9, 2009. A freshman lawmaker disclosed Monday he is undergoing chemotherapy for a type of cancer but said it will not affect his ability to do his job.

Legislator discloses treatment for cancer

Northwest Valley News - Mon Nov 09

A freshman legislator from southern Arizona is receiving treatment for a form of cancer.

Fire crews respond to possible house fire

In Maricopa - Mon Nov 09

Maricopa fire crews responded to a possible house fire in the Acacia Crossing subdivision, which turned out to be little more than smoke coming from an air conditioning unit.

Police union president speaks out on MPD, city allegations

In Maricopa - Sat Nov 07

In recent months, the City of Maricopa Police Association and its president, Sgt.

Electrical utility GM says 'no rate increase'

In Maricopa - Fri Nov 06

Electrical utility GM says 'no rate increase' By Michael K. Rich November 7, 2009 As summer temperatures fade, so has some of the anger that some Maricopa residents have been expressing due to their high electric bills.

Sacaton man gets 27 years for Gilbert bicyclist's death

ABC15.com - Fri Nov 06

A Sacaton man was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Thursday for hitting and killing a bicyclist.

State gives Queen Creek break on $10M loan

Scottsdale Tribune - Thu Nov 05

Ellsworth Road between Cloud Road and Hunt Highway in Queen Creek. Nov. 5, 2009.

Playing politics costs Pinal County taxpayers

East Valley Tribune - Thu Nov 05

The first time I remember hearing the name of state Sen. Al Melvin, R-Tucson, was when he participated in a Senate hearing panel on immigration last May.

Council approves $20 million bond package for recreation facilities

In Maricopa - Wed Nov 04

Maricopa City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to sell $20 million worth of bonds that would be used to fund the development of sports and recreational facilities.

BellyRobics I class offers artful opportunity to shape up at CAC

Copper Basin News - Tue Nov 03

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. Central Arizona College is offering a pair of opportunities to get in shape through the artful dance program known as BellyRobics.