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Good morning RJ, 

Yesterday we ran a story on how the pandemic has impacted ongoing efforts by the city of Casa Grande to provide aid to homeless individuals in our area. On that same note, Pinal County recently received a one-time $2.2 million grant to provide shelter and other services to those experiencing homelessness as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Phil Bond and his wife Julie founded the Avocado Nursery, near Signal Peak, nearly 30 years ago. Julie passed away in 2013, and Phil continued to oversee the nursery until his death in August. In his will, he left the nursery to one of his most loyal employees. Meet Adel Diego, the new owner of the Avocado Nursery. 

And here’s what else is going on around Pinal today: 

– The Casa Grande Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday in the area of Ocotillo Street, leaving one person injured. But, according to police, witnesses have been uncooperative. 

– In case you were wondering… We published this story on Chiggers, which feed on the skin of animals (including people) at some point in their life cycle, a couple of years ago. We’ve noticed it’s recently been revived via social media. So, for anyone that’s ever felt like an all-night buffet for these little critters, here’s everything you need to know about chiggers. 

– Count-down to Country Thunder: The largest music festival in Pinal County is finally back and is just two daysaway! Don’t miss a minute of it; follow us on Instagram for updates and check back with us regularly for photo galleries, videos, and much more from the four-day festival.  

Local NewsBlackBox Foundation returns to stage with classic gothic romanceFollowing more than a yearlong hiatus prompted by COVID-19, actors with the BlackBox Foundation return to the stage this month with a new theater production, “Jekyll and Hyde.”Read More

Casa Grande restaurateur dies in HawaiiFamily and friends are mourning the death of Fernando Cornejo, one of the owners of Eva’s Fine Mexican Food.READ MOREWindows broken at CG’s Heritage HallThe Casa Grande Valley Historical Society is working to replace several windows at Heritage Hall that were broken over the weekend by vandals.READ MORESports

Maricopa’s Hacker juggles soccer, football, work — but it’s all paying offFor many students, McKinley Hacker’s schedule would have been full enough already, especially for a senior in high school, when many peers try to take it easy with lighter class loads.READ MORE

Today’s Top VideoBack Story – CG Downtown after DarkFriday’s Downtown After Dark event, held in Casa Grande, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. From the fun games and activities (including a flower-making workshop which our own Aaron Dorman attended) to live music and performances, the event featured plenty of opportunities for families to come together to celebrate Hispanic culture.WATCH NOWArea NewsFlorence Copper expects to receive draft EPA permit any dayTaseko Mines Limited, owner of the Florence Copper Project, announced it expects at any time to receive a draft, or preliminary, permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the last…READ MORECountry Thunder gets underway Thursday after 2 reschedulesAfter being rescheduled twice due to COVID-19, the Country Thunder music festival gets underway on Thursday with four days of music, food, dancing and fun.READ MORE

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