The transition from life as a high school student to adulthood is fraught with challenges. For kids with special needs, the path can be even steeper.

There are certain things in this world that naturally go to together: peanut butter and jelly, ketchup and fries, a pillow and a blanket, even maroon and gold.

Sugar Skull Explosion is a loud, playful and unrestrained new punk band consisting of a long-time Valley musician and his highly inspired daughter.

Karen Self wears many hats on any given day.

Driving around in his beat-up minivan, always wearing an infectious smile, Blake Norvell was a fixture of the Corona del Sol class of 2006.

Loyal patrons of Steve’s Espresso in Tempe know they can count on excellent, personalized service and a great cup of java, made by the epicurian French press method.

Tempe is moving ahead with plans to construct a fire station in a portion of city-owned Estrada Park on the east side of McClintock Drive a block north of Warner Road.

Dr. Jan Vesely, a deputy/assistant superintendent in Tucson’s Sunnyside School District and a veteran educator, has been offered a contract to succeed Kyrene Superintendent Dr. David Schauer, who retired following 20 years with the district.