Gilbert

The Conservatory Kids

Gilbert gal gets cook-off kudos

Mel's Angels

Powerhouse attorney Mel McDonald needed help to keep a relative from being charged with child molesting. The Phoenix and Gilbert police departments were only too happy to accommodate him.

Best Tacos

Lulu's Taco Shop

Best Indoor Skate Park

SDG Indoor Park

Best Pozole

Arriba

Best Place To Coordinate The Colors Of Your Aura

The Enlightened Heart

BEST USE OF TAXPAYER MONEY

Freestone Recreation Center

Police: Drug Dealer Sold Heroin to Gilbert Teens as Young as 15

A Gilbert drug dealer admitted to police he sold heroin to kids as young as 15, police say. "He said he believes that someone has to make the money, so it may as well be him," says a news release just put out by Tempe police. The suspect, 21-year-old Christopher Fernandez of Gilbert, (ri ... More >>

Hot Links: Investigators Search Gilbert Business in Stapley Case; NBA to Assist Valley's Needy; Coconino County to Charge $20 to Fight Speed Camera Ticket

Sheriff's investigators search a Gilbert business for evidence that County Supervisor Don Stapley made an improper deal to create a special tax district for land his buddy owned. At least copper theft will be on the decline: The metal scrap industry expects a miserable year as export demands fr ... More >>

Muslim on Wellbutrin, a Former CAIR Spokeswoman, Claims Gilbert PD Racially Profiled Her

Lisa Gopalan heard several stories of alleged racial profiling while working for the Arizona branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and now she's got one about herself. The former office manager and spokesperson for CAIR-AZ was pulled over by Gilbert police and arrested ... More >>

Liberty Market: The East Valley’s Answer to La Grande Orange

Lisa Gopalan heard several stories of alleged racial profiling while working for the Arizona branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and now she's got one about herself. The former office manager and spokesperson for CAIR-AZ was pulled over by Gilbert police and arrested ... More >>

Scary Kids Scaring Kids

Scary Kids Scaring Kids
(Immortal Records)

Lydia

This December: It's One More and I'm Free
(Hour Zero)

Mold Attacks!

If Gilbert school officials had played straight, Mesquite Junior High kids and teachers would've run for their lives.

Westside Food Bank Benefit Show

If Gilbert school officials had played straight, Mesquite Junior High kids and teachers would've run for their lives.

Abstract Art Cuts

Gilbert zeroes out public art commies

Playing Ruff

Pup and coming at Barktoberfest

Hale, Hale, the Gang's All Here

Gilbert breaks into song and dance

Oomph ah Pwah

A French restaurant in Gilbert? It's not just rare — it’s medium rare.

Shock Treatment

California eats lots of power, but it doesn't like growing its own power plants. Instead, Arizona is becoming the new power farm for the Coast.

Toto Recall

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is 100 years old

GILBERT'S UTILITY FUTILITYCRESADE TO SEIZE APS TERRITORY ENDS WITH A WHIMPER

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is 100 years old

Hot Links: Grants, Temples, and Ear-Biting Cabbies

​The federal government has awarded a $54 million grant to Arizona for the expansion and creation of charter schools. The state plans to open up to 92 new campuses...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plans to build two temples in the Valley, one in Phoenix and one in Gilbert. The tem ... More >>

Among the World's Strictest Parents Live in Gilbert; at Least Country Music Television Thinks So

www.newswok.com​ Country Music Television found a Gilbert couple who it thinks could be some of the strictest parents in the world, and they will be featured in an episode of the World's Strictest Parents. James and Janee Gentrup let two monstrous teens named Ronnie and Christiana into ... More >>

DownUnder Wines & Bistro is Moving

​In their weekly wine newsletter, Roger Carpenter and Phil Roberts announced that they're leaving their current Chandler digs in December and moving their Aussie-themed restaurant, DownUnder Wines & Bistro, to an expanded space in Gilbert (1422 W. Warner, northeast corner at McQueen).

Hot Links: Legal Immigration, The Grand Canyon, and Kiddy Porn

​A new survey by a Washington-based publisher puts Gilbert and Surprise among the safest cities in the country. The cities were ranked 24 and 27 by CQ Publishers. The group calculated FBI crime rates for 2008 and found both cities to have some of the lowest in the country... The ... More >>

DownUnder Wines & Bistro Opens at New Gilbert Location

​Santa arrived early for Roger Carpenter and Phil Roberts, owners of DownUnder Wines & Bistro. Just before the holiday, they opened their new, expanded restaurant in Gilbert (1422 W. Warner, at McQueen). Just like at their previous location in Chandler, they're still serving distinctive ... More >>

Gilbert Man Shoots at His Dog After it Bit His Daughter

www.rofl.com​A Gilbert man faces felony weapons charges after he tried to pop-a-cap in his dog Sunday afternoon, after the animal bit his daughter in the face.What ever happened to a firm smack with a rolled up newspaper?At about 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, the man's 11-year-old daughter was in the backy ... More >>

Hot Links: Bible Studies, Swarms of Bees, and Mexican Brandy

​Home Bible studies have been banned in Gilbert. An ordinance that forbids Gilbert churches from having potlucks or home Bible studies was enforced on the Oasis of the Truth Church, which received a cease and desist order after holding Bible studies at several different homes. The church has filed ... More >>

Gilbert Finally Gets a Food Festival

​With the exception of Joe's Real BBQ and a handful of other homegrown restaurants, Gilbert isn't exactly known as a foodie mecca (unless you're talking Mickie D's as purchased by a minivan-driving mom at a drive-thru). Perhaps that's about to change. Score $2 food and drink samples at ... More >>

Next Week: Artisan Thursday at Liberty Market

​Liberty Market, in downtown Gilbert, is the kind of place where food lovers find any excuse to stop by, even when they live in other parts of the Valley. A sip of espresso, a bite of pizza, maybe some breakfast -- this is the kind of place you could visit any time of day. Craving a cortadito ... More >>

Euro Cafe's Birthday and Caffeinated Donuts in Today's Eater's Digest

kitchenmeditation.blogspot.com​Euro Cafe's Birthday PartyTonight join owners Romeo and Janice as they celebrate the 19th birthday of their Gilbert restaurant Euro Cafe with an evening of food and wine. The dinner will feature four courses, each paired with a red or white wine from Forza Azurii de ... More >>

Coming Soon to Gilbert: Amarone Ristorante Italiano

​East Valley fans of Italian cuisine are about to get their taste of Amarone Ristorante Italiano, but that doesn't mean that the new Gilbert location will be a clone of its older sibling in North Scottsdale. Set to open this week (perhaps as soon as Friday) at 832 S. Greenfield (southwest co ... More >>

Burger Daze and Cookie Spoons in Today's Eater's Digest

www.sprinklebakes.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Burger TimeSummertime is a time for kite flying, picnics and grilling burgers --- unless you live in Phoenix, where triple digit temperatures keep you locked up in your air conditioned hous ... More >>

Jim Bachmann Does "Grave" on The Train Tracks

During the first season of The Train Tracks, that nifty little series where local bands play for unsuspecting audiences aboard Phoenix's light rail, almost every band was part of the downtown scenester set.This season, Random, a rapper, killed it, opening up doors for guys like Jim Bachmann, a Gil ... More >>

Liberty Market: Lunch $10 & Under

​Locals always complain about Phoenix's lack of a solid identity as if it's a bad thing. Hey, where else can you see a skyscraper, a haute couture boutique and a working farm, all in the span of an hour? We have everything here. When we're clamoring for the old-school charm of a neighbor ... More >>

"Sixty Dollar Bill Bandit" Sought by Police for String of Bank Robberies

If you've seen this guy -- or a $60 bill -- call the cops.​Valley cop shops are asking the public's help in tracking down the "$60 Bill Bandit," who authorities say is responsible for a string of bank robberies that occurred in the east Valley over the last few months.The nickname is funny for one ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​On a rare Saturday night off, we were lucky enough to spend time with our loved ones at this family friendly Gilbert hot spot. We started off with a plate of nachos to share, a few house margaritas, and too many bowls of red and green salsa. By the time this guy came swimming out with our sea ... More >>

Gilbert Police Raid Tempe Medical Marijuana Shop; Officers Seize Pot, Make No Arrests

Image: Ray SternGarry Ferguson, founder of the Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group, says he'll continue to offer patients a safe place to get their medicine despite a raid by Gilbert police last week on his Tempe business.​Gilbert police made another medical marijuana raid last week -- this one at th ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Patient: Gilbert Police Took Me to Jail

  ​In the latest sign that Gilbert police have gone rogue, a medical marijuana patient tells New Times that he was taken to jail two nights ago for possessing a half-ounce of weed. This is the third case we've heard about in the past week in which Gilbert officers allegedly told patie ... More >>

Morning Poll: Have Gilbert Police Gone Rogue With Medical Weed Arrests?

Gilbert PDGilbert police Chief Tim Dorn is a law enforcement official who doesn't seem to recognize Arizona's voter-approved medical marijuana law. ​In the past week, Gilbert police -- under the leadership of Chief Tim Dorn -- have raided the home of a qualifying medical marijuana patient, arreste ... More >>

Gilbert Town Offices Switch to Monday-Thursday Hours Next Week

​ A Gilbert town official recently sent us an e-mail with a "signature" at the bottom that read: "Beginning July 11, 2011, Gilbert will offer extended customer service hours for most Town services, of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday..." In government-speak, though, "extended" hours also me ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Is Under Attack in Arizona Again -- But This Time, Voters and Patients Hold the High Ground

​ A Gilbert town official recently sent us an e-mail with a "signature" at the bottom that read: "Beginning July 11, 2011, Gilbert will offer extended customer service hours for most Town services, of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday..." In government-speak, though, "extended" hours also me ... More >>

Where Am I Eating?

​ Mmmm breakfast. I just love it. This week, I managed to scarf down this entire avocado, bacon, cheddar scramble and potatoes -- all from this Gilbert eatery. But let me tell you about the toast: It was heavenly. One of the best pieces of toast south of the 60. Do you know where I am eat ... More >>

Photosynthesis

​ Mmmm breakfast. I just love it. This week, I managed to scarf down this entire avocado, bacon, cheddar scramble and potatoes -- all from this Gilbert eatery. But let me tell you about the toast: It was heavenly. One of the best pieces of toast south of the 60. Do you know where I am eat ... More >>

Community Colleges Considering Adding Transgendered to List of Protected Groups

www.photobucket.com​The Maricopa County Community College District board is considering adding transgendered people to its list of groups protected from harassment.Arizona State University and the University of Arizona have included transgendered people in their anti-discrimination policies for ye ... More >>

Brainy Day

www.photobucket.com​The Maricopa County Community College District board is considering adding transgendered people to its list of groups protected from harassment.Arizona State University and the University of Arizona have included transgendered people in their anti-discrimination policies for ye ... More >>

Burned Cross Found on Gilbert Man's Lawn; African-American Victim Threatened in Note

Image: drdawgsblawg.blogspot.comHas the KKK moved into Gilbert? A 43-year-old African-American resident reported finding a charred wooden cross on his front lawn on Christmas Eve.​ An African-American man in Gilbert found on Saturday morning that someone had given him the Christmas Eve gift of ... More >>

Five Awkward Moments in the Phoenix Food Scene, 2011

  http://www.etsy.com/shop/missive Let's pick 2011 apart, shall we?​Well, folks, 2011 has come and (just about) gone and we're left to chew the fat. It was a year filled with great new restaurants and some fun moments -- and some awkward ones, too. Let's look back on a few high l ... More >>