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Several Retail Businesses Opening Soon in Fry’s Dove Valley Plaza
Business coming to Canyon Crossroads: Limon Tacos and Tequila, Burger King, Barros Pizza, The Pet Wellness Center, Pet Planet, Autozone, Devoted Family Dental, Pressed Cleaners, Great Clips and Pinky's Nails.
Solar Eclipse Monday, Aug. 21: What to Expect in North Phoenix
A total eclipse of the sun will be visible along a narrow path well north of Arizona. The view here will be of a partial eclipse. Find out how it works, what you can see, and how to view the event safely — looking directly at the sun will damage your eyes.
Free Training Offered: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT volunteers are trained to assist in a disaster, learning triage, search and rescue techniques, and organizational skills needed to assist other emergency teams. The class starts Sept. 7.

Monsoon: Summer Thunderstorms in North Phoenix
Why is June 15 the official start of the monsoon, when thunderstorm activity doesn't usually ramp up until July? Find out, and learn how monsoon works and why thunderstorm activity tends to be stronger in North Phoenix than some other parts of the valley. Plus see some amazing photos and videos of monsoon storms.
Wild Animals: How to Handle Them (or Not)
Suppose you find a baby bird, javelina or deer that appears to be abandoned. Or maybe you have a coyote or bobcat hanging around your yard and acting strange. Or, worse, you're attacked by a wild animal. What do you do? Here's the advice (and the phone numbers) from Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Javelina: Facts, Habits and Dangers
Javelina are peccaries, not pigs. They are common in North Phoenix washes and in many parts of Arizona. They tend not to be dangerous but do sometimes charge and bite. Find out why, and what to do in a javelina face-off.