Tolleson News

The top choice for the position of interim superintendent for Mayer Unified School District stood before the governing board and about 25 teachers and members of the community at Wednesday's Special Board Meeting, and outlined his top three goals for MUSD.

An $8,000 grant will allow Surprise police to purchase software to analyze computer information and hardware used to retrieve data from cellphones.

The Tolleson Union High School District board is considering holding a budget-override election in March.

Papa John's Salads & Produce Inc. has signed a 15-year lease on a 200,000-square-foot warehouse at Westside Business Park in Tolleson.

Economic-stimulus contracts with federal agencies have yet to provide a significant lift for Arizona businesses, with the state garnering a relatively low share of the total amount of federal contracts awarded so far.

The Home Depot has been a bright spot for Tolleson amid the economic gloom. The do-it-yourself company is building a major distribution center in the city, bringing at least 300 jobs to the southwest Valley.

A 10-member Airport Appreciation Day Committee can give itself a pat on the back for the successful inaugural air and vintage car show Saturday at the Cottonwood Airport.

The 2009 seasonal flu shot is available at all Cigna Medical Group and Cigna Medical Group CareToday centers.

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - The newly appointed city administrator said political reasons prompted him to resign in June from his position as city manager of Calexico, Calif.

Dr. Nancy Bradley has discs of grizzly and graphic pictures that give a snapshot of the gruesome animal cruelty cases she has seen and worked on over the past few years.

Because budget deficits are one of the Arizonaa s top priorities, an ASU graduate plans to run for the Arizona State House of Representatives to make sure Latino issues are not overlooked.

Tolleson Union High School District interim Superintendent Margo Olivares-Seck told legislators that her district has made significant improvement since problems were noted in a February 2008 performance audit.

The former city administrator of Calexico, Calif., could become the next city administrator of San Luis, Ariz.

Afghan National Army Lt. Hussein, center, stands with a fellow Afghan soldier, left, and U.S. Marine Cpl.

The U.K. is ready to send more soldiers to Afghanistan, if asked to by the commander of the U.S. and NATO forces there, the British army's new chief has been quoted as saying.

Budget shortfalls, coupled with reduced transportation funds and tax revenue available from Proposition 400, are taking a toll on Avondale's transit service.

A suspected drop house has been uncovered in the southwest valley, and neighbors say this type of thing is happening a lot more in their neighborhood.

The Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce held its Quarterly Luncheon and Award Ceremony on Wednesday, September 22 at Verde Valley Guidance Clinic, Cottonwood.

Cigna Medical Group has opened a pair of walk-in medical clinics in the southwest Valley suburbs of Tolleson and Laveen.

Southwest Valley police departments will participate in the "Click It or Ticket" crackdown Saturday through Oct.