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The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, most of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. The Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the US Census Bureau, includes Maricopa and Pinal counties. The population of the Phoenix metropolitan area increased by 45% from 1990 through 2000, compared to the average United States rate of 15%, helping to make Arizona the second fastest growing state in the nation in the 1990s (the fastest was Nevada). The 2000 Census reported the population of the metro area to be 3,251,876. As of July 1, 2006 the MSA is estimated to be at 4,039,182.

 

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Local News from ABC 15 Phoenix via Yahoo! News

Man wins two cars in 10 days

Nov 22, 2008 6:57 pm

In a span of 10 days, Michel Horton learned he had won two automobiles in separate contests.

 

Man who passed as a lawyer gets 15 years

Nov 22, 2008 6:12 pm

A man who passed himself off as a lawyer while operating a Phoenix office called "Divorce with Dignity" has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.

 

APEC leaders: Trade protectionism is road to ruin

Nov 22, 2008 5:27 pm

LIMA, Peru (AP) - Leaders of 21 nations that comprise half the world's economy say it's vital not to abandon free trade - no matter how punishing the global downturn gets.

 

Calif. boy dropped off under Neb. safe-haven law

Nov 22, 2008 5:12 pm

Kimball, Neb. (AP) - A 14-year-old California boy became the last child reported abandoned under Nebraska's safe-haven law, which was just changed to limit such drop-off to infants 30-days-old or less...

 

Third lawsuit claims election-night police abuse

Nov 22, 2008 5:12 pm

CHICAGO (AP) - A third lawsuit claims Chicago police harassed black residents cheering President-elect Barack Obama's win on Election Night. The latest lawsuit accuses officers of shouting expletives ...

 

Teacher charged, missing girl found in his closet

Nov 22, 2008 4:42 pm

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - A teacher at a Waukegan, Illinois, middle school has been charged with obstructing justice after a missing teenage girl was found hiding in a closet at his home.

 

Tempe may lay off dozens of workers as city faces deficit

Nov 22, 2008 3:57 pm

The city of Tempe may be forced to lay off employees to cope with a worsening budget situation. City Manager Charlie Meyer says cutting 75 jobs by July 2010 would bring the city's books back into bala...

 

Judge orders Microsoft CEO to testify in lawsuit

Nov 22, 2008 2:42 pm

SEATTLE (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer to testify in a class-action lawsuit challenging the company's marketing of its Windows Vista operating system.

 

Report: Daimler to help its dealerships

Nov 22, 2008 2:42 pm

BERLIN, (AP) - Der Spiegel reports Daimler AG has paid its dealerships $66.3 million for losses and offered up another $12.5 million so the dealerships can buy showroom models.

 

Pressure on Citigroup builds, shares fall below $4

Nov 22, 2008 2:42 pm

NEW YORK (AP) - Pressure is intensifying on Citigroup to sell part or all of itself, now that its stock has slipped below $4 a share at a time when fears of future loan losses have increased.

 
 

Local News from The Business Journal of Phoenix via Yahoo! News

Invest Southwest keynote is Ira Ehrenpreis

Nov 21, 2008 8:43 pm

The Invest Southwest Capital Conference will have venture capitalist Ira Ehrenpreis as its keynote speaker.

 

Hon Kachina seeks nominees for 2009 awards

Nov 21, 2008 2:26 pm

The Hon Kachina Council is looking for its next group of volunteer award winners.

 

Arizona unemployment jumps to 6.1%, remains below U.S. average

Nov 20, 2008 6:42 pm

Unemployment in Arizona jumped to 6.1 percent from 5.9 percent in October. That still is lower than the national average of 6.5 percent, but well above the 3.9 percent reading in October 2007.

 

Free trade camps watch as Obama considers Clinton appointees for cabinet posts

Nov 19, 2008 10:47 pm

Skeptics of U.S. free trade policies and their pro-trade rivals in the business community are watching as president-elect Barack Obama makes his picks for key cabinet and economic posts.

 

Arizona reports first flu case

Nov 19, 2008 9:41 pm

If you are letting the unseasonably warm weather lull you into forgetting about flu shots, think again. The flu season is here.

 

Orbital Sciences to break ground on Chandler expansion

Nov 19, 2008 6:25 pm

Orbital Sciences Corp. will mark the ground breaking Thursday of an expansion in Chandler that will create space for another 1,000 employees. (ORB)

 

Barrett-Jackson to auction off first Thunderbird

Nov 19, 2008 6:06 pm

The first production Ford Thunderbird will be sold during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event to be held Jan. 11-18 in Scottsdale.

 

Consumer prices take largest drop in 61 years

Nov 19, 2008 5:35 pm

Consumer prices plunged in October by the largest percentage in 61 years as gasoline costs dropped by a record amount.

 

Mineral institute starts at UA with Science Foundation Arizona, industry grant

Nov 18, 2008 10:57 pm

The Institute for Mineral Resources got its launch Tuesday, complete with a grant of more than $17 million from Science Foundation Arizona and representatives of the mining industry.

 

Chamber seeking Impact award nominations

Nov 18, 2008 6:46 pm

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Impact Business of the Year Awards. The awards recognize businesses and entrepreneurs that have positively contributed to th...

 
 

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Palm Shadows - ELS   AZ

Nestled between the White Tank Mountains and Superstition Mountain, Palm Shadows offers residents breathtaking ...

 

Sunshine Valley Hometown America   AZ

Residents of Sunshine Valley enjoy fresh air, sunny weather, the friendliness of small-town living, ...

 

Apollo Village - ELS   AZ

Apollo Village residents enjoy small town surroundings while being within a few miles of the Peoria/Glendale ...