A fire destroyed a home near the 10400 block of South 44th Place in Ahwatukee Foothills Friday afternoon.

If your goal is to lose weight, look and feel your best and live a healthy, vibrant life, be aware of the damaging additives and synthetic chemicals in the foods you buy and eat. Seventy-five percent of the average American diet is from processed and packaged foods, which equates to approximately 10 pounds of additives eaten annually.

A massive fire moved quickly through a home in the Summerhill neighborhood in Ahwatukee Foothills late Thursday night.

The Binary Theatre Company at Arizona State University will be the place to see a new theater production, entitled “SparrowSong.”

Now that all the fun of Christmas is over the Phoenix Fire Department is encouraging residents to get serious about fire safety by recycling dying Christmas trees.

Let your light shine.

It’s no secret that liquor is a simple solution to holiday gift-giving. You don’t see a lot of people lining up Dec. 26 to return bottles of 12-year-old Scotch. And what better way to embrace the spirit of giving than by giving a spirit?

Mojo is a Pomeranian rescued from a hoarding situation so he needs some work. This boy is a happy and very active 5-pound, 3-year-old, who is learning what it’s like to be held and loved, to receive regular quality meals and grooming. When rescued he had no idea how to walk on a leash, and with each day he improves. Mojo is not potty trained and needs to learn to be productive outside. He will require a patient home willing to continue training and working with him. Mojo was rescued with six other Poms from the same hoarder: Leila, Trixie, Mindy and Flame (also available for adoption), and Nina and Chelsea (adopted). Mojo will be neutered and receive a dental prior to adoption. He is vaccinated and has a microchip.

Those planning on frying a turkey this holiday season need to follow directions carefully, said Phoenix Fire Department officials.

A beloved pet dressed in a Halloween costume, posed next to a lit jack-o’-lantern, sounds like a great photo opportunity — but it’s also a fire hazard.

Mesa’s Buckhorn Mineral Baths.

Timmy is a cream-colored, long-haired Flame Point Siamese cat about 7 years old. He was rescued at the beginning of this year. Timmy was in horrible shape having an extreme ear infection with mites. A nice lady rescued him from some bad boys that were mistreating Timmy, who was just trying to survive on his own. Timmy is quite a character. He has tons of personality and lots of love to give. Timmy is also very affectionate.

When the lazy days of summer give way to hectic fall schedules, there is nothing like dashing in from the cold and being enveloped by a home filled with delicious smells.

Less than three weeks after a Gilbert warehouse fire sent black plumes of smoke into the sky, the wholesale company that lost $8.1 million in inventory announced plans to rebuild. Farnsworth Wholesale will move its headquarters to a 30,000-square-foot warehouse near Mesa’s Falcon Field starting July 16, company Vice President Jack Stapley wrote in a letter to customers.

Communicating clearly on the Internet without creating misunderstandings is a challenge. One problem is that you haven’t any facial expressions, body language, or environment to help you express yourself; another is that there is little “give and take” for developing what you mean to say or are discussing.

The news wasn’t exactly surprising.

I’m just going to put it out there: I stole the idea for this week’s Five Most list. It’s not even borrowing. It’s just flat-out theft.

Firefighters were dispatched to an apartment complex in Ahwatukee Foothills at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday after a fire broke out in a third-story apartment.

Firefighters were dispatched to an apartment complex in Ahwatukee Foothills at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday after a fire broke out in a third-story apartment.

Recess was my favorite period in school. After lunch (my second favorite period) it was time for the playground and tag. Sprinting, screaming, telling stories of close calls and reviewing the tactical use of home base, escape and pursuit strategies. Red faced, out of breath, and begging for more. It probably only lasted 20 minutes, but it seemed like hours. It was awesome.

Due to the high risk of wildfire across Arizona, State Forester Scott Hunt announced that the Forestry Division will be expanding fire restrictions to include state lands in all 15 counties. Earlier this month, state lands in six southeastern counties were placed under restrictions.

Red Mountain has one, possibly two to spare. Gilbert and Saguaro both have it. Basha, Corona del Sol and Saguaro are working on it.

Red Mountain has one, possibly two to spare. Gilbert and Saguaro both have it. Basha, Corona del Sol and Saguaro are working on it.

Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient.

Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient.