'City of a Thousand': Phoenix councilwoman returns to 'the zone,' optimistic about tackling homeless crisis
A Phoenix city councilwoman joined in on a ride through "the zone," a growing homeless encampment downtown, and for Yassamin Ansari, homelessness has been a key issue for her to address since taking office in District 7.
A Phoenix city councilwoman joined in on a ride through "the zone," a growing homeless encampment downtown, and for Yassamin Ansari, homelessness has been a key issue for her to address since taking office in District 7.
'City of a Thousand': Advocates blame housing crisis, rent hikes for homeless encampment boom
Under-resourced. Under-housed. In part two of a "City of a Thousand," we take a look at the resources, or lack thereof, that homeless advocates believe are leading to the encampment boom in Phoenix.
Under-resourced. Under-housed. In part two of a "City of a Thousand," we take a look at the resources, or lack thereof, that homeless advocates believe are leading to the encampment boom in Phoenix.
'City of a Thousand': Downtown Phoenix's tent city explodes at alarming rate
Within a pocket of streets and sidewalks in downtown Phoenix, the homeless crisis exploded with more than a thousand unsheltered people living on the streets in this area known as "the zone."
Within a pocket of streets and sidewalks in downtown Phoenix, the homeless crisis exploded with more than a thousand unsheltered people living on the streets in this area known as "the zone."
Tempe Town Lake: 60s-era ASU alum helped to transform the dry Salt River into an urban oasis
For much of the 20th century, the stretch of Salt River in the Phoenix area was a dry riverbed that was considered to be an eyesore. Thanks to a group of ASU students, a stretch of the Salt River in Tempe has now become a point of pride for the Valley.
For much of the 20th century, the stretch of Salt River in the Phoenix area was a dry riverbed that was considered to be an eyesore. Thanks to a group of ASU students, a stretch of the Salt River in Tempe has now become a point of pride for the Valley.
Lake Powell, producing energy to millions, majorly threatened by drought conditions
Lake Powell serves as an energy provider to millions of people and because of the major drought and quickly dropping water levels, that energy source is threatened. We take a look and what's being impacted and what's being done to curb this crisis.
Lake Powell serves as an energy provider to millions of people and because of the major drought and quickly dropping water levels, that energy source is threatened. We take a look and what's being impacted and what's being done to curb this crisis.
Cool House: Western luxury home in Cave Creek
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez shows off a luxury home sitting on 5 acres of land in Cave Creek.
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez shows off a luxury home sitting on 5 acres of land in Cave Creek.
Community Cares: Expert offers tips on how to keep dogs safe around water
It's important to watch kids around water, but the same also goes for dogs, especially as officials with the Arizona Animal Welfare League say the number of dog drownings are up.
It's important to watch kids around water, but the same also goes for dogs, especially as officials with the Arizona Animal Welfare League say the number of dog drownings are up.
Taste of the Town: Making ravioli at Pasta Brioni
FOX 10's Ty Brennan learns how to make fresh ravioli at Pasta Brioni near Miller and Camelback roads in Scottsdale. They're also participating in this year's Arizona Restaurant Week.
FOX 10's Ty Brennan learns how to make fresh ravioli at Pasta Brioni near Miller and Camelback roads in Scottsdale. They're also participating in this year's Arizona Restaurant Week.
Gila River casinos donate nearly $175K to Arizona nonprofits
Over the last year, Gila River guests donated $173,751.52 to four local nonprofits, including Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona and Homeless Youth Connecti
Over the last year, Gila River guests donated $173,751.52 to four local nonprofits, including Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona and Homeless Youth Connecti
Man wanted for Ulta Beauty robbery in south Phoenix
Police say the robbery happened at a location near 24th Street and Baseline Road on the afternoon of Jan. 29.
Police say the robbery happened at a location near 24th Street and Baseline Road on the afternoon of Jan. 29.
Catalytic converters in Arizona could be better protected under new law to tighten loopholes
An Arizona lawmaker helped pass a now official law that will better protect victims of catalytic converter thefts, as well as help law enforcement agencies get the thieves in trouble.
An Arizona lawmaker helped pass a now official law that will better protect victims of catalytic converter thefts, as well as help law enforcement agencies get the thieves in trouble.
Cool House: Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez shows off a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home in Frank Lloyd Wright Desert Highlands with some unique features.
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez shows off a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home in Frank Lloyd Wright Desert Highlands with some unique features.
Floranthopy: Arizona nonprofit repurposes flower donations for a good cause
Floranthopy reaches out to wedding planners, venues and florists in the Phoenix area and repurposes any flower donations they get into smaller arrangements for hospital patients, assisted living facilities and more.
Floranthopy reaches out to wedding planners, venues and florists in the Phoenix area and repurposes any flower donations they get into smaller arrangements for hospital patients, assisted living facilities and more.
Imprisoned for years: Prolific catalytic converter thief taken off Arizona's streets
A Phoenix man who has been booked into Maricopa County Jail a dozen times is sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for his involvement in what authorities are calling the "catalytic converter theft epidemic."
A Phoenix man who has been booked into Maricopa County Jail a dozen times is sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for his involvement in what authorities are calling the "catalytic converter theft epidemic."
Arizona's first mountain coaster is now open in Williams
Williams, located along the Historic Route 66, often draws in crowds from near and far, and now, there's another attraction in the area for people to enjoy.
Williams, located along the Historic Route 66, often draws in crowds from near and far, and now, there's another attraction in the area for people to enjoy.
A second chance at life: Ex-cons learning new skills to prepare for life after prison
Men and women looking at life after prison often need new skills to get a second chance at life, and a program in Arizona is offering them a chance to do better, and avoid a return behind bars.
Men and women looking at life after prison often need new skills to get a second chance at life, and a program in Arizona is offering them a chance to do better, and avoid a return behind bars.
Rackensack property on the market: Live off the grid with 360° views, gold mines and a helipad
On the northern edge of the Phoenix area, a unique spot called the Rackensack property is now on the market. That property gives whoever lives there a chance to live completely off the grid atop a gold mine.
On the northern edge of the Phoenix area, a unique spot called the Rackensack property is now on the market. That property gives whoever lives there a chance to live completely off the grid atop a gold mine.
'It is more terrifying now than I’ve ever seen': DEA agents needed amid spike in meth, fentanyl trafficking
The DEA is looking to hire thousands of new agents across the country and is hoping to get the upper hand in the war against drugs and help save lives. This comes as the number of drugs, specifically, meth and fentanyl, flooding into our country, reaches record levels.
The DEA is looking to hire thousands of new agents across the country and is hoping to get the upper hand in the war against drugs and help save lives. This comes as the number of drugs, specifically, meth and fentanyl, flooding into our country, reaches record levels.
Cool House: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger's Chandler home
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez gets a look at Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Cody Bellinger's home in Chandler.
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez gets a look at Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Cody Bellinger's home in Chandler.
Pet project: Mesa students write letters convincing people to adopt shelter dogs
Caroline Chung teaches social studies and English to fifth and sixth graders at the Mesa Academy for advanced Studies. While studying persuasive writing and marketing, she had an idea.
Caroline Chung teaches social studies and English to fifth and sixth graders at the Mesa Academy for advanced Studies. While studying persuasive writing and marketing, she had an idea.