Good morning, Maricopa.

Bailey, a reticulated giraffe calf born on March 15, stands six feet tall and is now greeting visitors at Wildlife World Zoo (Litchfield Park) where her mother DeeDee is thriving, as zookeepers report both are doing well among more than 600 species.

Chandler Unified School District launched a pilot program on March 26 to boost bus driver pay, raising salaries to between $34,000 and $38,000 a year—adding $500 stipends and flexible paid time off—and plans further increases in base pay for returning drivers next school year.

Salt River Tubing will open its season on April 26 — running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays — at 9200 N.

Bush Highway in Mesa, offering tubing rides that can last from one to five hours. Visitors will pay between 20 and 30 dollars per ride with options for season and VIP group passes.

Bradley Beal will miss his seventh straight game due to a left hamstring strain as the Suns face the Rockets at 6 p.m. today at PHX Arena—he is working hard to recover as his team fights for a play-in spot.

Yesterday, Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo was placed on the injured list for Triple-A Reno because of a right shoulder strain and is expected to miss at least a month—his return timeline remains unclear.

The team also retained catcher Rene Pinto and infielder Ildemaro Vargas—adjusting its roster ahead of upcoming games against the Cubs and Yankees.

Wild West Music Fest

2 PM – 10 PM — Copper Sky Regional Park — Visit website for ticket info — Experience three days of music, rides, and food in a festive atmosphere.