While it may not have an official title of town or city, the community of Gold Canyon has its own distinctive taste and flair.

The old adage, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” always puzzled me. I don’t know about you, but one of the last things I need during painful times is someone to encourage me (or try to at least) by telling me that as long as I still have a pulse in the end, I’m better because of it.

From July 2-6 all new patients receiving an initial spinal evaluation will receive a free 30-minute massage. Mention this ad to receive the special. Appointments are filling up fast so call to schedule yours today with Dr. Tanya Bindl.

Fuel prices spiked again in the last week, with East Valley drivers paying close to 6 cents more, according to AAA Arizona.

For this version of the Cactus girls basketball team, being a 3-seed in the state tournament may have been a new experience.

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Our View: The numbers are startling in their scope and swiftness. Up to 330 first-year employees and 300 others with the Mesa Unified School District could lose their jobs in two months. Gilbert might not rehire 200 first-year teachers. Scottsdale could lay off 230 people. Queen Creek could lose 25.

Some people have shot me dirty looks as they passed me on the freeway. Some have honked their horns when I didn't pull out fast enough after a stop light turned green. And a few have driven around me illegally.

Pick up painting tips during the How to Paint Interior Walls and Ceiling clinic.

Gilbert kept its playoff hopes alive with a 54-30 win at Mesa Desert Ridge in 5A-I Fiesta Region action on Friday.

A cautious man might take a few more days, a few more games, and give his painful ribs a chance to settle down.

It wasn’t supposed to go this way for Joey Snyder III. Not after the Scottsdale pro made his rookie debut on the PGA Tour last year, and won more than $1 million.

Although it might be as simple as personal pique, the withdrawal of two of the country’s largest unions from the AFL-CIO this week does seem to reflect different strategies on the part of various labor leaders.

MEXICO CITY - Tequila is suffering an identity crisis: The original poor man’s liquor has earned status and trademark protection, but now must fight to defend its name and its niche in a fickle international marketplace.

When an NFL quarterback trying to get his career to take off is beset by injuries almost from the moment he is named his team’s starter, a lot of people would call it bad luck.

JACKSON, Wyo. - Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Friday the country will face ‘‘abrupt and painful’’ choices unless Congress acts quickly to trim Social Security and Medicare benefits for the baby boom generation. He said the government has promised more than it can deliver.