Recently, the Pinal County Attorney’s Office began production on a video featuring the newest member of their staff, Pilot: a nationally certified Service Animal that has been trained and approved to work in all facilities and in public. Debbie Boyle,...
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New data indicates United Food Bank making an impact in food insecurity in the East Valley and Eastern Arizona
According to a recent study from Feeding America, United Food Bank has made a striking impact in helping Arizonans out of poverty throughout our service area covering more than 19,000 square miles. The overall food insecurity in United Food Bank’s five counties...
Exploring the world of the birds and dragonflies at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Want to learn a little more about the fauna of Superior? Why not spend your Sunday mornings at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, enjoying the early morning and finding out more about some residents of the park? Bird Walk Sunday, July 15 at 6:30 a.m. Author...
From CASA of Pinal County: Advocates help foster kids reach independence
FLORENCE, AZ - At a time when our country is celebrating its independence, hundreds of kids in Arizona’s foster care system are trying to finds theirs without the guidance and direction that traditionally comes from parents. Teens who enter the foster...
Register Today for Summer Bridge 2018 at Central Arizona College
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – There is still time to register for Central Arizona College’s 2018 Summer Bridge program. Recent high school graduates, beginning with the class of 2016, and GED recipients are invited to experience life as a college student this summer....
Get ready for the Superior Optimist Club – 4th Annual Magma Royale Fundraiser!
The Superior Optimist Club will be hosting its fourth annual Magma Royale fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at the Magma Club in Superior, Arizona. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue through 10 p.m. Magma Royale has become a Superior...
On July Fourth, safety first
WASHINGTON, DC — The nation’s emergency physicians urge those celebrating Independence Day to exercise good judgement and to be mindful of potential dangers, especially from accidents with fireworks. “Whether you are grilling, camping, spending the...
After you “Pull Aside, Stay Alive,” what comes next? Turn off all vehicle lights so other cars won’t follow and possibly crash into you
PHOENIX – You know not to drive into the towering wall of dust. And if a dust channel whips across a highway and engulfs your vehicle, the mantra “Pull Aside, Stay Alive” can lead you to safety. But even after you’ve pulled aside, one of the most important...
Pinal County Building Safety stresses pool safety as temperature rise
FLORENCE, AZ - For families with young children, the summer school break is upon us. The start of the warmer summer weather, backyard BBQ’s and definitely the time to jump in the pool and keep cool. Pool safety is a year-round priority in Arizona and...
First Things First: Everyone can help young kids stay safe around water this summer
SAN MANUEL (June 4, 2018) – Pool weather and summertime go hand in hand. Especially since pools are everywhere—in your backyard, apartment complexes, neighbors’ homes. As the weather gets warmer, more and more families are using their pools or attending pool parties....