Two proposed maps that redraw the county supervisor districts are now available for viewing online. While there, members of the public can also weigh in and see the schedule of upcoming open houses regarding the maps. See the proposed changes in Map A and Map B.

A former councilwoman and a long-time veteran advocate in Maricopa will soon be leaving the city to accept a position as part of the Biden administration.

And despite requests for leniency in the sentencing of a 43-year-old San Tan Valley man charged with attempted kidnapping, among other charges, of a 12-year-old child from the victim and the victim’s family, a Pinal County Superior Court judge sentenced him to 12 and a half years in prison — the maximum sentencing time outlined in the plea agreement.

The annual Gourd festival will be returning to Pinal soon, and a wealth of other events are scheduled for the coming weeks. Join us again at 3 p.m. for our Friday A&E Blast for information on upcoming local events.