If your New Year's resolution is to help out your community, consider being a volunteer for the agency, A New Leaf. Based in Mesa, this nonprofit provides a range of shelters, programs and services across the Valley to empower families and youth in need.

 PORTLAND, Ore. — Greg Oden challenged himself. Weary of play even he perceived as inconsistent, the Trail Blazers’ 7-foot center made a conscious decision to break out.

A New Leaf is in need of items for emergency shelters and behavioral health services for needy children and families. Items needed: New pillows, twin and full-size sheets, pillow cases, mattress covers, twin blankets, bath and hand towels and washcloths.

A well-known nonprofit rooted in Mesa is getting a new name and a new look. PREHAB of Arizona, Inc., recently changed its name to “A New Leaf.” The new name, the group says, better reflects the organization’s mission and who it serves.

The Coyotes finally have their next backup goalie. In the market for more than a week for a replacement for David LeNeveu, who quickly fell out of favor, Phoenix acquired Mikael Tellqvist from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday for left wing Tyson Nash and its fourth-round choice in the 2007 draft.

Valley residents could soon lose the right to use leaf blowers to clean up their lawns and driveways — at least on some winter days.

GLENDALE - Ilya Bryzgalov has fit in perfectly in goal for coach Wayne Gretzky's Phoenix Coyotes. Bryzgalov made 25 saves for his fourth straight victory since joining Phoenix after being claimed off waivers from Anaheim, leading the Coyotes to a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Five-hundred years ago, the Guarani Indians of Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia started using the plant Ka’a He’ê — translated to English as “sweet herb” — for consumption and medical treatments.

After years of steady descent, the Toros are turning over a new leaf.

One thing as indispensable to our guest room as freshly laundered sheets? Some literature on all the great stuff there is to do around here.

It borders on sacrilege at the intersection of Lindsay and Brown Roads.

It's the season for resolutions, and for many people that means vowing to get their home in the best shape possible.

If what you’re doing at midnight on New Year’s Eve is what you’ll be doing more of for the rest of the year, maybe standing in the street with thousands of strangers doesn’t seem like such a good idea.

Say goodbye to “Robo-Coyote.''

Now that it's mid-February, our pruning and planting chores are - or should be - behind us!

Now that it's mid-February, our pruning and planting chores are - or should be - behind us!

Jillian Miller knows she’s not ready for a gallery, but she wants to get her name out. So the Scottsdale jewelry artist recently approached Inza Coffee to show her art, and hopefully catch the eye of buyers.

NEW ORLEANS - Some of the city's most popular neighborhoods officially reopened to residents Friday, a move that could bring back about a third of New Orleans' half-million inhabitants.

NEW ORLEANS - Some of the city's most popular neighborhoods officially reopened to residents Friday, a move that could bring back about a third of New Orleans' half-million inhabitants.

A controversial housing project for low-income seniors has won approval in downtown Mesa — but not at a high-profile Main Street location that had triggered criticism from elected officials and the business community.

As many people dig deep to make good on that New Year's resolution to eat healthier, this tasty soup is hearty enough to make you think you're cheating. Versatile red curry takes on a new dimension when combined with sweet potato, and the flavorful dish is finished off with grilled shrimp and a handful of crispy rice noodles.

As many people dig deep to make good on that New Year's resolution to eat healthier, this tasty soup is hearty enough to make you think you're cheating. Versatile red curry takes on a new dimension when combined with sweet potato, and the flavorful dish is finished off with grilled shrimp and a handful of crispy rice noodles.

Michigan-based United Auto Group plans to add a Lexus dealership late next year to a 25-acre property near Ray Road and Interstate 10, a site already occupied by Mercedes Benz of Chandler.