Waymo expands to Downtown Phoenix and San Francisco: What you should know about the autonomous cars

On March 30, officials with Waymo announced they have started fully autonomous car rides in San Francisco, in addition to expanding their self-driving car operations in Phoenix. Here's what you should know about the what the company is doing.

Popular Bliss ReBAR in downtown Phoenix closing on May 22

General Manager Mark Mazzie said other businesses in downtown Phoenix reached out to Bliss ReBAR, offering jobs to staff members.

12 people displaced after fire burns church near downtown Phoenix

Twelve people inside the church were safely evacuated. One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation. Now, several are left with no where to live.

Arrests made following Roe v. Wade-related protests in downtown Phoenix

Pro-choice and pro-life supporters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on May 3, as the nation continues to react to a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that appears to signal a decision by the court's justices to overturn two rulings that paved the way for legalized abortions across the U.S.

Ayton, Booker lead top-seeded Suns past Mavericks 121-114

The Suns never trailed, jumping to a 9-0 lead in the opening minutes and staying on the gas until the final minutes.

Community garden 'oasis' to be built at downtown Phoenix park

Margaret T. Hance Park will add a one-acre sustainable “oasis,” featuring native desert plants and shaded walking and seating areas.

Man stabbed to death in downtown Phoenix

Officers responded to an area near 2nd Avenue and Jackson Street and found 47-year-old David Dotter, who had suffered stab wounds.

Central Station, planned downtown Phoenix transit hub, breaks ground

Central Station along Central Avenue and Van Buren will have two tall towers: one 33-story apartment building, and another 22-floor building for student housing. Both with retail, restaurant and office space.

APS substation to blend in with the artsy vibe of Roosevelt Row in Phoenix

At the corner of Roosevelt Row and 7th Street, artists have been working non-stop to create beautiful masterpieces that will help a new electric substation blend in with the artsy environment.

Waymo bringing driverless vehicles to downtown Phoenix
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Waymo announced it is expanding its driverless vehicle program to downtown Phoenix. To start, rides will only be available for company employees, but Waymo hopes to expand the rides to "Trusted Testers" in the future.

Downtown Phoenix hotel helps Afghan and Syrian refugees get a new start on life in America

So far, the Sheraton in Downtown Phoenix has hired over 40 refugees from Afghanistan and Syria, giving them some much needed help as they rebuild their lives in a new country.

1 critically injured in crash near downtown Phoenix

According to Phoenix Police, the crash happened near Seventh Avenue and Buckeye, when a Pontiac sedan hit a curb, collided with a pickup truck and crashed into a building.