East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories

Schnepf Farms faces opposition over event permit - September 28, 2008

This weekend's Edgefest concert and the upcoming Pumpkin and Chili Festival could be the last big events hosted at Schnepf Farms if Queen Creek's Town Council doesn't approve a special event permit in December.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126846

Stalled home sales worry Gilbert area residents - September 28, 2008

The housing market and the broader economy are beyond scary right now, and one homebuilder's efforts to react to that fact are scaring the new residents of one Gilbert neighborhood even more.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126845

Barrett-Jackson insulated against weak economy - September 27, 2008

Scottsdale-based collector car czar Craig Jackson is still smiling despite a weak economy that has devastated just about every U.S. industry from housing to hotels.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126841

Police: Tempe couple bring baby to drug deal - September 27, 2008

Chandler narcotics detectives busted a Tempe couple who police say brought an infant along on a drug rip-off Wednesday. Kevin Folk and Justine Rabell, both 19, are behind bars in lieu of $9,000 and $9,788 bail, respectively, and were booked on suspicion of child abuse and drug offenses.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126749

Man guilty but insane in murder of Q.C. teen - September 27, 2008

A 43-year-old man was found guilty but insane Friday for the 2006 murder of a Queen Creek teenager. Michael Craig Lance was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126781

State gets $121M to buy up foreclosed homes - September 27, 2008

Arizona is getting an extra $121 million in federal help to deal with the foreclosure crisis. But it’s not designed to help people stay in their houses.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126759

Part II: Housing slump sends schools scrambling - September 27, 2008

Special Report: Where have all the children gone Part 2 of the 3-day series addresses how the housing crisis, aging neighborhoods and family mobility cause planning problems for East Valley school districts.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126765

Parents juggle intersession, child care - September 27, 2008

The Chandler Unified School District's two-week intersession break starts Monday, so working parents are looking for child care.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/126754