Avondale News

Surprise woman named American Association of Code Enforcement president

Northwest Valley News - Wed Nov 18

The American Association of Code Enforcement announced the installation of Surprise resident Lora L. Isaacs as president at the Oc.

Goodyear celebrates completion of Western Avenue streetscape

Arizona Republic - Wed Nov 18

The revitalization of Goodyear's oldest commercial area has reached another milestone.

Avondale's RAVE Review now available

Arizona Republic - Wed Nov 18

The newest edition of RAVE Review, spotlighting programs and activities in Avondale from December through March, is now available online at www.avondale.org/RAVE . RAVE stands for recreation, activities, venues and entertainment.

West Valley police agencies stop 101 during DUI crackdown

Arizona Republic - Tue Nov 17

Police from Surprise and seven other agencies stopped 101 drivers during a West Valley DUI crackdown last Saturday.

Lawmaker visits Avondale district classrooms

Arizona Republic - Tue Nov 17

Avondale Elementary School District leaders and a state lawmaker spent a recent day visiting every classroom at Desert Thunder Elementary in Goodyear.

Thieves steal truck, dog from Avondal Costco

KTVK Phoenix - Tue Nov 17

A West Valley woman says she's less concerned about her stolen truck than about her dog, which was still inside.

Maricopa County Supervisors Trying to Destroy Grand Jury Process, Says County Attorney

New Times - Mon Nov 16

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says the county Board of Supervisors has launched a new lawsuit that aims to "destroy the sanctity of the grand jury." We haven't seen the other side of this one yet, but Thomas' office says the lawsuit filed on Friday in Superior Court seeks to prohibit him from convening a grand jury "to investigate or ...

West Valley cities step up homebuying programs

Azcentral.com peoria - Mon Nov 16

In a crowded southwest Phoenix apartment, Pauline Paleo had considered the years it would take to save enough money for a down payment on a home.

Central Avenue in Avondale closed to install drain pipe

Arizona Republic - Mon Nov 16

Southern Avondale will get some much-needed storm-water runoff relief, but it will require crews to close a road for a week.

Glendale receives Best of the West Award for Grand Canal Linear Park

Daily News Sun - Sun Nov 15

Glendale's Parks & Recreation Department was honored with a Best of the West Award, presented by WESTMARC at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale.