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Maricopa
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A BrandSpark survey of 35,215 shoppers revealed that Walmart and Aldi are the most trusted grocery stores in Arizona, with Walmart earning 12 awards and Aldi eight for service and low prices; the study was released May 13 and shows both brands as key choices for local shoppers. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kimberly Yee and Tom Horne held their first debate for superintendent of public instruction today in Maricopa (they outlined plans to improve local schools). 12 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saguaro cacti are blooming earlier in Maricopa due to warmer spring weather — a rare shift that local experts say enhances the iconic desert landscape and supports local wildlife. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 12, a debate took place at the Arizona PBS studio in Phoenix where congressional district 8 candidates Raymond Keeler and Bernadette Greene Placentia discussed local issues, with Ted Simmons moderating the event. The discussion provided voters a chance to compare their approaches. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County health inspectors cited Lee's Sandwiches in Chandler for seven health violations during the week of April 20, including failure to wash hands before food handling and improper food storage. The restaurant corrected issues during the inspection. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Health officials in Maricopa County confirmed a new measles case today. 12 News
- ➤ Health inspectors in Maricopa County reviewed nearly 1,370 food service facilities during the week of April 13 and cited eight Phoenix-area restaurants for 34 health code violations (including improper handwashing and unsafe food handling); managers took corrective measures during the inspections. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alek Thomas was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Dodgers yesterday after being designated for assignment, and Arizona received 17-year-old prospect Jose Requena in exchange + ending his tenure with the club after five seasons. The Arizona Republic
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