Good morning, Maricopa.

Maricopa County and City of Phoenix leaders attended the grand opening of La Esperanza Terrace in West Phoenix— a newly constructed 96-unit affordable rental housing development designed to expand local housing options.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control will join BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event from May 1-15 by offering reduced adoption fees at three shelters.

Families will name the fee for dogs 6 months and older while fees for puppies 5 months and younger will be set at $150—each dog will be spayed, microchipped and vaccinated.

Torrance Bistline, a 36-year-old Arizona man linked to religious sect leader Samuel Bateman, was sentenced on Monday in a federal court to 35 years in prison for providing financial support to a child sex abuse ring and for destroying evidence — prosecutors said Bistline was part of a conspiracy that harmed at least 10 children.

Today TSMC broke ground on its third semiconductor plant in Arizona — the biggest direct foreign investment ever made in the United States.

ADHS found that fetal heart tones took too long to be checked at least five times before Winston Neisess was born in June 2023 at Mesa’s Willow Birth Center—sparking an investigation prompted by a family’s heartbreak.

Pinal County Animal Care and Control euthanized a stray dog named Kendrick on April 25 after his canine distemper virus symptoms worsened, and the shelter canceled dog walks and playdates while increasing cleanings and quarantining animals to limit further spread.

The facility, which is running over capacity, is testing other dogs and asking the public to foster at-risk puppies — an essential step to curb the outbreak.

Mother's Day Paint & Brunch Festival

11 AM – 2 PM — Central Arizona College — Early Bird Tickets $3+ — Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, paint, and family-friendly activities.

Maricopa Memorial Day 5K

1:30-3 p.m. — Copper Sky Recreation Center — Registration required — Participate in a fun run that supports community health and camaraderie.