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Maricopa
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona law leaves holiday decorations to HOAs, which may set rules for display times, light size & safety requirements while not regulating indoor displays or selectively enforced rules. HOAs must issue written notices and allow time to correct issues before fining and are required to follow open-meeting procedures to adopt new rules. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Two local rescue groups are hosting free adoption events to ease crowded shelters. The Arizona Animal Welfare League waived fees for dogs and cats at its main shelter from Tuesday through December 15 while Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will offer free adoptions for dogs 6 months and older at three shelters through December 7 — an effort to reduce overcapacity. KTAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Movie theaters are offering discount popcorn deals for Maricopa movie fans. AMC’s Popcorn Pass costs $29.99 plus tax and gives half-price large popcorn daily until Dec. 31, while Harkins’ Popcorn Perks Voucher costs $40 and adds a $10 gift card — Cinemark and Regal also offer similar promotions. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona’s minimum wage for workers who do not regularly get tips will climb to $15.15 on Jan. 1—marking a 3% increase from last year’s rate of $14.70; employers may pay tipped workers $3 less than this rate. The change continues a trend of steady wage rises that began over a decade ago. KTAR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona education officials are reviewing how English language learners affect school letter grades following November’s results—one student's performance can shift a school’s grade by at least one point. They explained that schools with a small number of EL students, who comprise 10% of the grading system, may see significant changes in performance—prompting a closer look at overall educational impact. KTAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division announced three new specialty license plates that support ovarian cancer education, Arizona wine production, and the Phoenix Mercury Foundation—drivers can visit azmvdnow.gov to order a $25 plate that contributes $17 to local charities. The new designs add to 109 options that have helped raise over $14.5 million for various causes. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MomDoc, an OB-GYN provider with 17 locations, ended its contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield effective Dec 1—citing unsustainable reimbursement rates after two years of negotiation, and Blue Cross said pregnant members can continue care through delivery and postpartum appointments while they seek alternative in-network providers. 12 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in Maricopa must clean leaves that fall into their yard from a neighbor’s tree because no law assigns that duty to the tree owner. Property owners may trim the tree up to their property line (without damaging it) but are still responsible for clearing any fallen leaves. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On December 2, the Phoenix Suns beat the Lakers 125 to 108 to end the Lakers' seven-game win streak. Devin Booker left early with a groin injury — his health will be watched closely as the Suns get ready for more games. The Arizona Republic
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