The Arizona Diamondbacks requested proposals last month for a new Cactus League complex, and Phoenix is one of the finalists. An aid to Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon says the proposed Phoenix site is located along Loop 101, but further details on the site are elusive thus far...Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has appointed Neal Young to be the new director of the state's Department of Economic Security. Young formerly held the job of assistant housing director for the city of Phoenix...The Phoenix Mercu
Phoenix police are keeping a close eye on the Phoenix Goddess Temple after receiving complaints from neighbors that the temple is really a brothel. The temple offers "cuddle parties" and a sex ed program on Fridays...The Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-110 Monday night, marking their 45th victory this season. Shaquille O'Neal led the Suns with 19 points, and Steve Nash and Jason Richardson both scored 18 points...A Chandler woman, Brenda Sue Carroll-Nesper, was sentenced to five
Deborah Vasquez, a secretary in the Attorney General's Office, overstepped her authority to help a kidnaped child. After being upbraided, she spread fantasy and half-truth that have been used to discredit the attorney general's top assistant, Rob Carey.
