http://news.yahoo.com/local/Phoenix/23963 Yahoo! Local News - East Valley Tribune en-us In Mesa's most recent compilation of crime statistics, during a 28-day period from May 25-June 21, the Dobson district experienced 345 serious crimes. During the same time last year, the area had 461 serious crimes http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qqh0afg/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141303 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141303 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:04:01 +0000 Third-graders in the Gilbert Unified School District will get a head start on their typing skills during the upcoming school year when a NEO 2 will be available for each student's use in the classroom. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qeufeak/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141306 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141306 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:28:00 +0000 Ken Soucy is not happy his home overlooks a deteriorating construction site. The Gilbert resident said his 11-year-old son and his peers routinely ride their bicycles through the neighborhood, and Soucy is concerned that the defunct Tierra Office Park poses a danger. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qabsimg/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141304 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141304 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:48:26 +0000 Small but intense thunderstorms were popping up across Arizona on Friday evening and could return on Independence Day. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q4ad54f/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141302 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141302 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:04:01 +0000 Higher education is making its way to Queen Creek. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q44270c/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141293 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141293 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:09:44 +0000 Where are the meanest of the East Valley's mean streets for motorists? What about in other cities? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qhdvkfv/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141288 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141288 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:34:01 +0000 Now we know what happens when a chicken crosses the road: Traffic backs up on Interstate 17. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q9f6b0c/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141284 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141284 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:04:01 +0000 Search for events, read Independence Day stories and test your knowledge of American history. Mesa to have 4th of July fireworks after all | Quiz: What do you know about America? Blog: The presidents before George Washington | Schnepf fireworks 5 to try: Hot dogs in East Valley | Get there safely - don't drink and drive http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qqn8p4l/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141282 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141282 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:03:17 +0000 Motorists preparing for a vacation trip this holiday weekend can rejoice that the cost of gasoline is 35 percent less than a year ago, according to AAA Arizona. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qcd5roa/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141276 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141276 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:49:02 +0000 Stung by the veto of key elements of the Republican budget plan, Senate President Bob Burns on Thursday said Gov. Jan Brewer is incompetent. Brewer seeks Dem support on sales tax hike State leaders can't ignore depth of deficit http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q1nmq40/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141268 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141268 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:31:37 +0000 Blotting out an eyesore in one of Mesa's busiest economic corridors prompted city officials to explore condemning the property to get an unresponsive developer's attention. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q61agmo/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141267 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141267 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:59:32 +0000 The owners of Lloyd's Complete Auto Supply Co., whose downtown Chandler property was condemned for a new City Hall, have released their own appraisal of the site's value, about double the city's estimate. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qv5dtb6/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141261 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141261 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:28:35 +0000 Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she's willing to consider a deal with Democrats to get her proposed sales tax hike on the November ballot. Brewer vetoes pieces of budget, orders lawmakers to return to Capitol Despite veto threat, lawmakers OK new budget http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11quru46b/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141260 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141260 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:01:38 +0000 Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a turnout as a similar party April 15, organizers still hope to have a substantial impact on local affairs. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qqco8bc/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141259 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141259 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:49:01 +0000 A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report. Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11q9hsj4u/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141258 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141258 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:31:45 +0000 East Valley school districts that sent out reduction-in-force notices to teachers in April are now calling back many of them and offering them jobs for next school year. Higley schools budget protects most teachers Gilbert slices $4M, rehires some teachers Protesting teachers fear crowded classes Mesa teachers, staff plan vigil to protest cuts Teachers forced into tense waiting game Higley cuts ... http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qvr5gek/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141255 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141255 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:01 +0000 An Apache Junction man jailed in India for the last three weeks on charges of violating that country's firearms restrictions was scheduled to be released Thursday after posting $500 bail and now is awaiting a trial that could ultimately get him convicted and sent to prison. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qg980c9/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141248 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141248 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:34:12 +0000 Three recently approved tax increases in Gilbert will be put to a public vote if those opposed to the hikes are successful in getting the issues to the ballot. Three voter referendums were filed Thursday by former Maricopa County Assessor Kevin Ross. Gilbert formally adopts sales tax hike http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qhm2plf/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141247 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141247 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:34:03 +0000 Monsoon storms reached the East Valley's fringes late Wednesday into early Thursday, but those few drops may be the only action until the middle of next week. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qank26m/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141242 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141242 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:34:01 +0000 Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu placed two members of his command staff on paid administrative leave Wednesday pending the outcome of investigations for two separate incidents involving deception and criminal wrongdoing. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Phoenix/East_Valley_Tribune/SIG=11qs59dmn/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastvalleytribune.com%2Fstory%2F141229 http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/141229 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:18:28 +0000 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:04:01 +0000