Disturbing animal cruelty case in California; road rage shooting in the East Valley | Nightly Roundup

From a disturbing case involving over 100 cats in California to a new wildfire that is burning in Arizona, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

1. California investigating "disturbing" animal cruelty case

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Over 130 cats found in U-Haul van in disturbing California animal cruelty case

More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.

2. Road rage shooting under investigation in the East Valley

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1 person shot amid road rage incident: Tempe PD

While police have released few information on what happened, they did say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

3. Latest on Monarch Fire

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Monarch Fire: Some residents near Wickenburg should be ready to evacuate

The Monarch Fire sparked on July 1 and is burning five miles southeast of Wickenburg.

4. Florida Republicans selling "Alligator Alcatraz" merch

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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ merchandise for sale by Florida Republicans

T-shirts, hats and beverage coolers touting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, an ICE immigration detention facility being built in the Everglades, are for sale at the Florida GOP online store.

5. Latest on the Oak Ridge Fire

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Oak Ridge Fire: Evacuations ordered for wildfire burning on Navajo Nation

Evacuations have been ordered for some residents amid a wildfire that sparked on the Navajo Nation. Officials believe the Oak Ridge Fire is human-caused.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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Arizona weather forecast: Hazy conditions, extreme heat in Phoenix

It was a hazy morning across the Valley. Today, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect and our high will be about 112 degrees.

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