Saturday morning's grand opening of Metro light rail will be celebrated all along the 20-mile track, from central Phoenix to Mesa. Once the trains are in service, people will have the opportunity to ride end to end for free.

PHOENIX — Phoenix police fatally shot a man at a shopping mall Monday evening after he entered the food court area armed with a gun.

Mesa will hold its fourth City Hall at the Mall at Superstition Springs Center on Saturday in an effort to "bring city government directly to residents," city representatives said.

Shoppers at Phoenix area malls may start seeing dogs and cats of all ages and breeds inside the windows of pet stores, and rescue groups say it's a great thing.

For weeks, we’ve known a rough outline of how light rail will make its debut in the Valley. On Friday, Dec. 26, there’s a big media preview with reporters, photographers and camera crews riding the last test train.

Because of sky-high gas prices, mass transit is turning into the way to go for many commuters. Now, ValleyMetro has good news with the expansion of routes serving the East Valley.

Which Valley malls are the best and worst when it comes to car theft?

The $17 billion marriage of Robinsons-May and Macy’s parents announced Monday could literally blow the roof off aging East Valley malls.

The $17 billion marriage of Robinsons-May and Macy’s parents announced Monday could literally blow the roof off aging East Valley malls.

Queen Creek residents soon won't have to travel to neighboring cities to shop till they drop.

LAS VEGAS - A high profile corner in Chandler will see big changes soon with Arizona’s first ever PGA Tour Superstore, and possibly a new Super Target.

Light rail officials started one of their most visible information efforts Wednesday by unveiling offbeat kiosks to grab public attention.

Light rail officials started one of their most visible information efforts Wednesday by unveiling offbeat kiosks to grab public attention.

Why wait until December to show your giving spirit, when you can give in the middle of summer? As part of their Christmas in July observance, guest services centers at Mesa's Fiesta Mall and Superstition Springs Center are accepting donations of clothing and supplies that foster children need for the upcoming school year.

The countdown to light rail has 699 days to go, and on Saturday, Mesa will be yet another step closer to becoming the future home of the train’s final destination.

Five Valley post offices will stay open late today for last-minute tax filers. The main post office in Phoenix at 4949 E. Van Buren St. will offer full service until midnight.

Getting There: We’re on the verge of a big day for transit in the East Valley. On Wednesday, there will be a ceremony, a media briefing and a vote, all aimed at improving commuters’ lives.

A stylish and smaller Wal-Mart, upscaled to appeal to high-income shoppers, is slated to move into a “big-box” store near Paradise Valley Mall.

A stylish and smaller Wal-Mart, upscaled to appeal to high-income shoppers, is slated to move into a “big-box” store near Paradise Valley Mall.

A new prototype J.C. Penney store is scheduled to debut in the East Valley this week. The 104,000-square-foot store at the Foothills Park Place shopping center, near the northwest corner of Interstate 10 and Ray Road on the Chandler-Ahwatukee Foothills border, has scheduled its ribbon-cutting ceremonies for 8 a.m. Friday.

Arturo Rosales doesn’t like to drive, but he figured it was worth getting in his car to get the first look at the Valley’s newest transit system.

Arturo Rosales doesn’t like to drive, but he figured it was worth getting in his car to get the first look at the Valley’s newest transit system.

Michelle Haywood checked out the soft velvet jackets, silky camisoles and glittery tank tops at a Wal-Mart Super-Center in Tempe.

So, it appears developers oriented toward building the kind of high-density development expected to appear alongside of the Valley’s Metro light-rail system are more interested in Tempe than Mesa. Surprise, surprise.