The American Left loudly proclaims it’s compassion for the poor. Any community organizer worth his salt knows that the role of government is to take from “the rich” (who don’t need it anyway, as President Obama insists) and give to the poor.

Relisting a home isn’t an enviable position for any seller. Something went wrong the first time, and for many sellers, trying again to sell the home raises more questions than answers.

City of Mesa water customers who reside in the general area of Mesa Drive to the Eastern Canal between McKellips Road and University Drive may notice a subtle change in their tap water. This is due to a temporary increase in groundwater well pumping which causes millions of tiny air bubbles to form and the water to appear cloudy. The air bubbles are formed by a release of pressure and it may take several minutes for the air to escape. As it does, the water will clear from the bottom of the glass, upward. Leftover dissolved air can cause the water to sparkle or have small bubbles.

The Valley is under an ozone health watch that will continue into Saturday.

Individuals for and against the Loop 202 freeway expansion through the South Mountain area trickled in and out of the Phoenix Convention Center last week, offering passionate pleas to panel members as the Arizona Department of Transportation hosted a day-long public hearing.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone health watch for Tuesday.

The first steps toward improving Falcon Field Airport’s terminal building are underway with design of renovations to the terminal building.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone health watch for Friday.

High Pollution Advisory was issued for the remainder of Friday by the Arizona Department of Enviornmental Quality.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ozone health watch for Wednesday.

The long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Study on the potential effects of the proposed South Mountain Loop 202 Freeway extension — a project that would give the East Valley another artery to the Phoenix region’s west side — is now available to the public for review and comment.

When Kris Johnson bought her home 12 years ago, she fell in love with the high ceilings and open floor plan. It’s a unique home in Arizona because the neighborhood is patterned after a New England village, complete with shake roofs and a community lake.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued a PM-10 air quality health watch for Sunday.

Powerful winds raked much of California on Monday, toppling trees, spreading wildfires, causing scattered power outages, whipping up blinding dust storms, and sending waves crashing ashore as a vigorous spring weather system swept through the state on its way across the West.

NEW YORK — At the beginning of each tourist season, the entrepreneurs who pitch the thrill rides, hot dogs, sideshows and souvenirs at gritty Coney Island gather along its famous boardwalk to pray for two things: good weather and large crowds.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued a PM-10 health watch for Tuesday.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a high pollution advisory (HPA) for Monday.

The state Court of Appeals will not order Gov. Jan Brewer to take action to reduce greenhouse gases that are linked to climate change.

MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz” is the rare film adaptation that has officially become even more cherished than the timeless book that inspired it. Over the years, “The Wizard of Oz” has influenced numerous sequels, prequels, and reimaginings in just about every entertainment medium. Although there have certainly been some good additions to the “Oz” franchise, it’s unfortunate all of them must live in the shadow of an unbeatable classic. While nothing will ever top the Judy Garland version, the most we can ask from a modern “Oz” interpretation is that it remains true to L. Frank Baum’s universe while also sprinkling in something fresh. On that basis, Director Sam Raimi sufficiently delivers in his vibrant and fun “Oz the Great and Powerful.”

A little over a decade ago, the East Valley was embroiled in a ‘mini’-scandal surrounding the sale of homes by unscrupulous realtors which were directly in a ‘high noise area’ of what is now called Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport. At that time, buyers were told that the ‘air base’ was closed and there were no plans on the ‘books’ to re-open it.

John Santos of Los Angeles wants his home to be a healthy gathering place for family and friends, some of whom are recovering from major illness. As part of his effort, he recently had his home's ductwork professionally cleaned.

Ryan Grotjohn didn't make it through Brophy's soccer semifinal match. A collision and spill led to a high ankle sprain and his Thursday night ended early.

“There ain’t nothin’ more powerful than the odor of mendacity!”

Gilbert gave its first State of the Town address in digital form Thursday, incorporating town council members, community leaders and business owners in addition to Mayor John Lewis.