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Sen. Hernandez votes against bill requiring public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students

By NW Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Arizona State Sen. Anna Hernandez (D) voted against a bill that would require public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students.

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Who owned Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Maricopa County, Arizona in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Sen. Shamp: 'The rights of girls to ensure that they are secure in their right to privacy is of utmost importance to me'

By NW Valley TImes News Service | Feb 27, 2024

Sen. Janae Shamp (R-Surprise) said "the rights of girls to ensure that they are secure in their right to privacy" is important to her, following her vote to pass a bill requiring public schools to provide private showers to crossdressing students.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Maricopa County rise or fall in 2021?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Maricopa County received $61.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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A look at Sunview Respiratory and Rehabilitation, a nursing home in Youngtown, Arizona

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by Bandera Healthcare, LLC since Dec. 1, 2009, Sunview Respiratory and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Citizens Ride Along Program Provides Insight into Peoria Police Activities

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

The Citizens Ride Along Program offered by the Peoria Police Department provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain insight into police activities and functions by riding with a uniformed patrol officer. Participants can experience a normal shift under controlled conditions, offering a firsthand look at law enforcement operations.According to the program details, individuals interested in participating must be at least 16 years old. Those looking to learn more about the program or to apply can visit the official website of the Peoria Police Department.This...

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GCU, MESA have designs on helping K12 students engineer STEM careers

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Vista del Sur eighth grader Joaquin Miller and his team showcased their skills at the MESA Regional Design Day hosted on the GCU campus. Cheering on the microrobot's impressive performance, Nathaniel Sanou exclaimed, “Whoo! Eighteen seconds and 66! 11 less seconds!!!!”The event, co-hosted by Grand Canyon University and the University of Arizona, brought together middle and high school students from 20 underrepresented STEM schools to participate in various engineering challenges. Dr. Cori Araza, senior project director of K12 STEM Outreach, emphasized the importance of...

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Neighborhood Grant Program in Peoria Offers Funding for Community Improvement Projects

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Residents in Peoria are encouraged to participate in the Neighborhood Grant Program, offering opportunities to enhance their neighborhoods. The program, as highlighted by a spokesperson, provides funding for resident-initiated projects that benefit the entire community.Improvements eligible for funding range from simple upgrades like installing new mailboxes to more extensive projects such as refurbishing neighborhood entryway signs. The focus is on enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality of the neighborhoods.Those interested in applying for the grant or...

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Exciting Job Opportunity as Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

The Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III position is currently available for individuals seeking employment in the maintenance and repair sector. The role entails providing general maintenance and repair to City parks and sports facilities, with a focus on landscape, baseball fields, and turf. The schedule for this position involves working 5 days per week for 8 hours each day, with potential on-call and after-hours support requirements, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.Applicants for the position can expect a salary ranging from $19.89 to $28.76 per hour. Those...

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica to Arrive in Peoria

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Peoria, Feb 26 2024 - A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, known as The Wall That Heals, is set to arrive at Pleasant Harbor in Lake Pleasant from April 11 to 14. The announcement was made that, "The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Pleasant Harbor, at Lake Pleasant, April 11 to 14."Visitors will have the opportunity to pay their respects as it will be, "free to visit the wall 24 hours a day." The memorial features the, "names of the 58,281 men and women who died in the Vietnam War." Standing at 375 feet...

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The 22nd Annual Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival Set to Showcase Local Talent

By NW Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Peoria, Feb 26, 2024 - The Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival is set to take place this Saturday, March 2, at Peoria’s City Hall campus. The 22nd annual festival promises a delightful experience for all attendees, featuring an array of artistic expressions and performances.The festival will showcase over 3,500 visual art displays created by students from the Peoria Unified School District. According to a festival representative, the event aims to celebrate and promote the creative talents of the local community. "This festival includes a full day of free family fun with...

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Maricopa County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Sun West Choice Healthcare and Rehabilitation?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 25, 2024

Owned by Bandera Healthcare, LLC since Oct. 10, 2013, Sun West Choice Healthcare and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Masters said Trump endorsed him ‘because he knew I was strong on the border’

By NW Valley TImes News Service | Feb 25, 2024

U.S. Congressional candidate Blake Masters (R-AZ-8) said that former President Donald Trump endorsed Masters’ 2022 U.S. Senate campaign because of Masters’ policy positions on the border.

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Which former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By NW Valley Times | Feb 25, 2024

These former NW Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sante of Surprise: 5-star nursing home in Maricopa County

By NW Valley Times | Feb 24, 2024

Owned by 11 stakeholders, Sante of Surprise boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehabilitation, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 4 in Q4 2023

By NW Valley Times | Feb 23, 2024

Owned by Bandera Healthcare, LLC since Feb. 28, 2019, Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Life Care Center of North Glendale was 3rd largest nursing home in Maricopa County as of Q4 2023

By NW Valley Times | Feb 23, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Life Care Center of North Glendale was the third largest nursing home in Maricopa County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Students chip away at job possibilities on Semiconductor Day

By NW Valley Times | Feb 23, 2024

Students at Grand Canyon University gained valuable insights into the semiconductor industry during the institution's first-ever Semiconductor Day event. The event aimed to educate students about the booming industry and the multitude of job opportunities available within it.Lin Tso, senior programs and events manager at SEMI, highlighted the current talent shortage in the semiconductor industry, emphasizing the need for skilled individuals to fill various roles. Tso mentioned, "Every company will need sales and marketing, they need finance, they need manufacturing. It’s,...

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Yavapai County farmers in 2021 reached $4,175,118

By NW Valley Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Yavapai County received $4,175,118 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.