Sun City West News

As Thursday's temperature in Sun City neared its peak, James Bender was teeing up at 2 p.m. at the Lakes East/West golf course.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center will have a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 10 in the auditorium, on the first floor of the Louisa Kellam Women's Center at Banner Del E. Webb 14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West.

When Fay Lee, 56, retired a year ago as a corporate senior executive, she wanted to give back to the community in a meaningful way.

Marie Jarc of Sun City Grand had never taken an art class before. But the work she produced in the copper metal art class at the West Valley Art Museum was so good it humbled her instructor.

Local hospitals have noticed an increase in the number of people arriving at emergency rooms in ambulances, believing they'll receive faster service.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related medical issues. So those that spend time outside, whether for recreation or work, need to take extra precautions to ensure they stay hydrated and shielded from the sun as much as possible.

The gathering spot for hundreds of Sun City area dogs is about to get a little safer.

Saving money on gas could be putting you in danger in some parts of the Valley. "To save gas and be more mobile they use their golf carts to get around," said Brad Cohen, battalion chief for Sun City West fire department.

Controversial street parking measure dies in "squeaker" June 26, 2009 - 4:42 AM Jeff Dempsey Daily News-Sun Homeowners groups in Sun City and Sun City West won a close fight Thursday and helped defeat a bill that offiicals believed would have affected their authority in keep cars off community streets.

The Surprise Fire Department conducted a multi-agency wildland fire training exercise Wednesday morning in the area of 163rd Avenue and Jomax Road.

A domestic disturbance on Wednesday sent one man to the hospital after he was struck with a baseball bat.

The Sun Health Auxiliary thrift shops will adjust hours to help customers beat the summer heat.

El Mirage Police and Maricopa County Animal Control are looking for a white pit bull that attacked a 3-year-old boy and his parents Sunday night.

Three local health-care workers are among 31 finalists selected in 10 categories for the 2009 Health Care Heroes Awards.

Rhonda Keenom considers herself more than her customers' hairstylist. She said she is a confidante and a friend.

State Sen. Jay Tibsraeny's legislative district is miles away from the West Valley, but the Chandler Republican is quickly becoming familiar with Sun Citians.

House Bill 2034, which would keep home owners associations such as SCHOA and PORA from enforcing CC&Rs related to public streets, has passed the state House of Representatives and will now move on to the Senate.

Joan Stern only dabbles in sewing, but when she has to, she can be a veritable Betsy Ross.

As part of its mission to cultivate West Valley leaders, Leadership West graduated Class XV June 4 during a ceremony at the West Valley Art Museum in Surprise.

More than 100 students are spending their summer break volunteering at two Northwest Valley hospitals.