As 2023 comes to a close, residents in Arizona City will have a new, big event that they can routinely circle on their calendars. The Arizona City Main Street Fair will be a recurring event featuring homemade baked goods and a craft show that will give residents a chance to show off their unique craftsmanship and baking skills. Click here for more details.

In San Tan Valley, a talented San Tan Foothills student is using his creative media skills to help his school. Rafael Garcia-Pena’s videos don’t merely capture exciting times, but the candid moments that only come from patiently spending time with the subjects. The videos tend to move fast but not too quickly for personal reflections. His football documentaries especially feature people talking the way they might talk to a close friend.

Plus, Coolidge Unified School District schools received “B” and “C” letter grades this year, but leaders say they’re on the “right path” to higher grades. Superintendent Dawn Dee Hodge spoke about the district schools’ letter grades. Even though they showed growth, staff knows they have potential to be much greater, she said.