Ozone Health Watch Extended through Friday 5/15/2008
A Health Watch issued for Thursday, May 15, 2008 has been extended to include Friday, May 15, 2008. ....More Details

LAKE PLEASANT FOUR-LANE TEMPORARILY CLOSED 5/15/2008
(Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will host the DCB Zoot Sprint Triathlon Friday, June 6 through Saturday, June 7. The event will close the four-lane boat ramp on Friday, June 6 at 5 p.m.; however, it will reopen to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-lane boat ramp on South Park Road accessed through ....More Details

"Healing Racism" Series 5/14/2008
Phoenix Human Relations Commission, Arizona State University, Maricopa County Community College District, Phoenix College, Maricopa County Diversity Office, and the City of Tempe Present: Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity ....More Details

“Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Programs 5/14/2008
“Catch the Reading Bug” Summer Reading Programs for Kids & Teens May 27-July 27, 2008 at Maricopa County Library District ....More Details

Safe Boating Celebration 5/8/2008
Is your boat ready for the water? (Peoria) – Is your watercraft safe? If you hesitated while answering this question, then you won’t want to miss the 2008 Arizona Safe Boating Celebration at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free vessel safety checks will be offered by the U.S. Power Squadron and U.S. Coast Guard Auxi ....More Details

Maricopa County Practices Flood Response 5/8/2008
Residents of Maricopa County might not imagine a flood disaster occurring while the region is in the midst of a 13-year drought. The threat is real, however, considering the thousands of miles of rivers, washes and canals traversing the county. ....More Details

COUNTY PARK REVIEWS TRAIL PLAN 5/8/2008
(Fountain Hills) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewing the McDowell Mountain Regional Park Trails Master Plan to ensure that the park has an adequate trail system in place to support increased future use. ....More Details

Air quality violators pay over $236K in April 5/2/2008
View a list of pollution settlements made in the month of April 2008... ....More Details

MCACC Runs Summer Adoption Special 5/1/2008
Cats are dogs needing new homes have lower prices ....More Details

Tempe Community Gives to MCACC 5/1/2008
A Tempe Community collects many donations for homeless animals ....More Details

Expanding & Protecting AZ Small Biz - A Dinner Smorgasbord 4/29/2008
Expanding and Protecting Arizona Small Businesses – A Dinner Smorgasbord Dinner is served, but now for the main course! During a 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM dinner seminar on Thursday May 15, representatives from three organizations will share the stage to offer some ideas about protecting small business assets, ensuring business owners’ futures, and ....More Details

ANNUAL FIRE BAN TO BE IMPLEMENTED 4/28/2008
(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban beginning Monday, May 12, 2008. “This winter, the County received an abundance of rainfall which produced beautiful wildflowers and lush vegetation in the parks. However, this vegetation has since dried out and left the parks with a large quantity of g ....More Details

MCbiz's Consulting Initiative - HELPbiz - Sponsorship Inaugu 4/24/2008
“Bigger Businesses Helping Smaller Businesses Help Each Other” MCbiz’s Consulting Initiative – HELPbiz – Sponsorship Inauguration Harvesting Entrepreneurial Leadership & Profitability b Small i for Business z Enterprises HELPbiz is MCbiz’s Consulting Program, which has a mission of promoting the growth of the small business ....More Details

Lowell Middle School Students Learn about County Government 4/24/2008
Maricopa County teams up with Lowell Middle School for a pilot program that teaches 7th and 8th graders County issues and government services. ....More Details

High Pollution Advisory in Effect Thursday 4/23/2008
Information on the first ozone high pollution advisory of the season... ....More Details

Small Business Owners “Back on Track” with Organizational 4/22/2008
Small Business Owners “Back on Track” with Organizational and AZ Tenant/Lease Solutions. The free MCbiz, April 16th Won by One Workshop held at the Chandler Public Library helped small business owners to get back on track with suggestions from Sandra Kindred, co-owner of Back on Track! Solutions, Dann Sandvig, Designated Broker, AZ Tenant Soluti ....More Details

MCACC and ICAN team up for safety 4/18/2008
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) hosting a seminar on personal safety by ICAN. ....More Details

Arizona Small Businesses "enSYNCH" with the Art of Growing I 4/14/2008
Arizona Small Businesses “enSYNCH” with the Art of Growing Internationally MCbiz – Maricopa County’s Small Business Enterprise Program hosted the Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)’s monthly early morning meeting on Monday, April 7, 2008 with Roger Philips of Concordia University, David Ziton of enSYNCH, and Dr. Gary Waissi, PH.D., Dean ....More Details

Phoenix Recognized Nationally for Cultural Diversity Program 4/11/2008
The National League of Cities and National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) recently presented the city of Phoenix with the first place award in the Excellence in Diversity category. ....More Details

Healing Racism Project awarded Excellence in Diversity 4/10/2008
The Healing Racism Project received the Excellence in Diversity First Place Award. ....More Details

Gilbert Unified School District No. 41 Board Appointment 4/7/2008
(Phoenix) – Maricopa County Superintendent Dr. Sandra E. Dowling announced today the appointment of Lily Tram to the Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board. The vacancy was created by the resignation of board member Traci Klein. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $209K in March 4/2/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $209,876.79 in air quality violation settlements during the month of March. ....More Details

Isaac Elementary School District No. 5 Board Appointment 4/2/2008
(Phoenix) – Maricopa County Superintendent Dr. Sandra E. Dowling announced today the appointment of Harry Garewal, Jr. to the Isaac Elementary School District Governing Board. The vacancy was created by the resignation of board member Alicia Alvarez. ....More Details

Ozone Season Begins April 1st 4/1/2008
It may only be the beginning of spring, but it’s time to remind everyone in Maricopa County that April 1 marks the beginning of summer ozone season. Visit RunningOutofAir.com and learn simple steps you can take each day to protect the air we all breathe and Make the Clean Air Commitment. ....More Details

Tenant and Organization Issues Solved for Small Businesses 4/1/2008
TENANT PROBLEMS, ORGANIZATION ISSUES SOLVED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Small businesses owners who are searching for better office facilities or who may need help getting and staying focused on their day-to-day operations should attend the April 16 MCbiz workshop at the Chandler Public Library, 3 PM to 5 PM. The workshop is free. MCbiz—Maricopa Co ....More Details

MCACC and Maricopa County Home Shows Team Up 3/28/2008
Donate to the animals and receive a free entry into the Maricopa County Home and Landscape SHow ....More Details

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards to be Discussed 3/26/2008
The Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) encourages the business community and public to attend its next regular quarterly meeting when the group will host Brian Harrell, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). Harrell will offer a presentation regarding the agency’s new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards and detail how ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus 3/26/2008
The 2008 West Nile Virus season is off to a very early start here in Arizona. Today, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that a Southeast Valley man in his 60’s is Maricopa County’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this season. ....More Details

Maricopa County Strengthens Dust Control Rules 3/26/2008
Find out how the new regulations affect you. ....More Details

Mesa Woman Wins Prius for Making the Clean Air Commitment 3/25/2008
During halftime at the Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets game on Saturday, March 22, 2008, Maricopa County’s Running Out of Air campaign awarded Katie Gorin of Mesa a brand new Toyota Prius, courtesy of the Phoenix Suns. Gorin won the hybrid for logging on to RunningOutofAir.com and signing up to Make the Clean Air Commitment. ....More Details

Small Businesses Prep for Economic Realities -MCbiz Workshop 3/24/2008
In these economically challenging times, what must small businesses do to ensure their success? There are no easy answers and the correct response may depend on a variety of specific circumstances that perplex small business owners. Some of the answers were recently presented to a group of small business owners at a MCbiz Small Business Worksho ....More Details

Roadhouse Run 3/20/2008
Iguana Mack’s Roadhouse Run: A dog-friendly, two-mile fun run/walk, followed by lunch and contests with your favorite canine. ....More Details

Chase Field Point of Pride Finalist 3/20/2008
The Maricopa County Stadium District’s Chase Field is among the top ten finalists for the City of Phoenix’s “Point of Pride” Award and the Phoenix Pride Commission is asking the public to vote for their favorite site to add to the impressive list of Points of Pride of the valley. ....More Details

Free Maricopa County Government Fair-Christown Spectrum Mall 3/19/2008
Maricopa County Celebrates National County Government Week with a County Government Fair Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 10AM – 2PM at Christown Spectrum Mall, 1703 W. Bethany Home in Phoenix. This event is free to the public. ....More Details

“Healing Racism” Series 3/19/2008
Phoenix Human Relations Commission, Arizona State University, Maricopa County Community College District, Phoenix College, Maricopa County Diversity Office, and the City of Tempe Present Youth: Having Their Say on Racism ....More Details

Women of Resilience: Perspectives in a Changing Workforce 3/17/2008
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors & the Maricopa County Diversity Office Presents the Third Annual Celebration of Women with Keynote Speaker Mary Jo West ....More Details

Air Quality Violators, Who Are They? 3/17/2008
Maricopa County strives to reduce air pollution just as any other region. The challenge Maricopa County faces is getting residents to take action. The fact remains, we all contribute to our pollution problem here in the Valley. ....More Details

Stronger Smog Standards Will Protect Human Health 3/13/2008
EPA approved the most stringent 8-hour standard ever for ozone, tightening the standards to 0.075 parts per millions from 0.08 ppm. Ozone is a precursor to smog. ....More Details

DAVID SMITH NAMED 2008 NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD WINNER 3/11/2008
County Manager David R. Smith has been named the 2008 National Public Service Award winner by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA). The honor is the premier national award for excellence in public service at all levels of government. ....More Details

MCACC Grand Opening and Moving Sale 3/10/2008
MCACC is moving into a new facility and having an adoption special. ....More Details

Biz Community A-MAZE-D at “Mastering the Purchasing Maze VI" 3/6/2008
The small business community is less puzzled by the idiosyncrasies of doing business with governmental entities. Hundreds of business representatives met with purchasing officials from sixty-four federal, state, county, school districts and municipal entities on March 6, 2008 at the largest purchasing fair in the State: “Mastering the Purchasing Ma ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $440K in February 3/3/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $440,302.90 in air quality violation settlements during the month of February. The settlement cases for February are listed below including the following three highest settlements for the month: ....More Details

RDSA Scores Maricopa County Diversity Champion Award 3/1/2008
The County Managers Diversity Office held its 4th Annual Unity Day Celebration in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Andrew Kunasek, Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox and County Manager David Smith welcomed all that attended. This years theme was "Many Voices, Many Faces and One Maricopa County". Lila Sherman ....More Details

Fowler Elementary School District No. 45 Board Appointment 2/21/2008
(Phoenix) – Maricopa County Superintendent Dr. Sandra E. Dowling announced today the appointment of Ignacio Fernandez to the Fowler Elementary School District Governing Board. The vacant seat was created by the resignation of governing board member Danny Wilcox. ....More Details

Make the Clean Air Commitment! 2/21/2008
On February 13, 2008, Maricopa County kicked off its new clean air initiative called Running Out of Air. The driving force behind this clean air program is the website www.RunningOutofAir.com where you will find information on the particulate pollution problem this region faces. ....More Details

Shooting Park Nominated for Outstanding Engineering Award 2/14/2008
Off the Grid – this is the terminology used when a facility does not access power or other public utility sources. This facility creates its own power through the use of available solar energy. ....More Details

Local Emergency Planning Committee to meet 2/14/2008
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at the South Mountain Community Center located at 212 E. Alta Vista Road, in Phoenix. ....More Details

Buckeye Hills Shooting Park Achieves Substantial Completion 2/14/2008
The Maricopa County Facilities Management Department is pleased to announce the substantial completion of a new 50-acre shooting and training facility within the Buckeye Hills Regional Park. ....More Details

LAKE PLEASANT ENTRY TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2/13/2008
(Peoria) Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be hosting the annual Honeywell Company Employee Campout from Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16. This event closes the North Entry and four-lane boat ramp of Lake Pleasant at 12 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, and reopens to the public at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Park visitors are encouraged to use the ten-l ....More Details

Dog Owners Can License Fido Online 2/13/2008
Dog owners can now go to www.pets.maricopa.gov and buy or renew their dog's license ....More Details

Maricopa County Urges Residents to Clean the Air 2/13/2008
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced today its clean air campaign titled Running Out of Air. ....More Details

Dr. MCbiz Offers Relief for Small Biz Headaches 2/4/2008
Many small business owners develop migraines when trying to adequately protect their assets or finding dependable customers to purchase their goods or services. MCbiz, Maricopa County’s Small Business Enterprise Program, can provide some relief through a small business workshop on Tuesday, February 19, 6PM to 8PM, at the law offices of Davis Miles ....More Details

Super Tuesday – Get Out the Vote 2/4/2008
Polls will open at 6am and close at 7pm Election Day, February 5, 2008. To find your Polling Place or other voter information, please visit the Recorder’s website. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators pay over $185K in January 2/1/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces alleged violators paid $185,490 in settlements in January. The settlement cases for January are listed below including the three highest settlements for the month. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Applauds Pollution Prevention 2/1/2008
Two nominees are recognized this month for taking incredible strides in keeping the Valley’s air clean. A site superintendent for a local asphalt company and a manager for an auto body shop were both nominated by inspectors with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. ....More Details

Lost Dog Reunited With Family After Two Years 1/30/2008
A dog stolen from Texas two years ago will be reunited with his family ....More Details

Students giving to homeless animals of Maricopa County 1/29/2008
Elementary school students collect donations to give to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. ....More Details

Ballot Tabulation Center Webcasting 1/28/2008
Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell announced that the video cameras will be in place in the Ballot Tabulation Center of the Maricopa County Elections Department. Broadcast will be available via the web from the Recorder's website. ....More Details

Free Flu Shots at Phoenix Sky Harbor 1/23/2008
Maricopa County Public Health and The Arizona Partnership for Immunization to offer FREE flu shots to the public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. January 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 & 30. ....More Details

Dust Training for the Trainers 1/22/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department began certifying third party trainers. Certification will be granted to qualified individuals who attend a “Train the Trainers” class and pass a test based on Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 200, 310, 310.01, and Appendix C. ....More Details

Governor’s Small Business Advocate’s AZ Service Provider Net 1/18/2008
On January 16, Kathy Rodriguez, Assistant Director, Small Business Services for the Arizona Department of Commerce spearheaded the meeting of the Arizona Service Provider Network at Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors Conference Room. “MCbiz and its sister agencies (Maricopa Workforce Connections and the Maricopa County Library District) prov ....More Details

How Small is a Dust Particle? 1/16/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department is responsible for issuing No Burn Day restrictions during the months of October through February when air pollution is expected to reach unhealthy levels. The question is. “When pollution levels are high, what are we breathing?” ....More Details

SCORPION BAY MARINA DOCK DEDICATION 1/11/2008
(Morristown) – Skipper Marine Development and Lake Pleasant Regional Park are pleased to announce that construction on the new Scorpion Bay Marina has begun. To celebrate the occasion, the agencies are hosting a dock dedication on Thursday, January 17 at 1 p.m. at 10970 W. Peninsula Road. ....More Details

Fourth Annual Unity Day Celebration 1/11/2008
The County Managers Diversity Office invites you to attend the Unity Day Celebration, “Celebrating Voices & Faces of Diversity” on Thursday, January 24th, 2008, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson, Phoenix. ....More Details

MCbiz Hosts AZIGG & Ecommerce CEO 1/8/2008
Ecommerce CEO shares advice with Arizona Internationalists and Small Business Community MCbiz – Maricopa County’s Small Business Enterprise Program, hosted the Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)’s monthly early morning meeting on Monday, January 7. MCbiz is charged with facilitating procurement activity and helping the small business comm ....More Details

When is it a No Burn Day? 1/4/2008
Tis the season to sit by the fire. However, before you light that wood burning fire, be sure you won’t get a ticket. Check the forecast to be sure it is okay to light that fire. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $5.3 Million in 2007 1/2/2008
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces violators paid a record $5,331,239.56 in settlement violations in 2007. Violators paid $285,046.25 in December alone. By comparison, the Air Quality Department collected approximately $3.7 million in 2006. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Identifies Two Local Supervisors 1/2/2008
Two nominees are recognized this month for taking incredible strides in keeping the Valley’s air clean. A site superintendent for a local asphalt company and a shipping manager of a family-owned business that crafts handmade iron lighting fixtures were both nominated by inspectors with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. ....More Details

Maricopa County Asks Residents Not to Burn 12/21/2007
This holiday season, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department is asking residents to refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning in outdoor fire pits unless absolutely necessary. ....More Details

White Tank Mountain Regional Park to reopen Waterfall Trail 12/20/2007
(Waddell) – White Tank Mountain Regional Park will reopen the Waterfall Trail and trailhead to the public on Friday, December 28. The barrier-free trail had been closed for renovations as crews regraded, resurfaced and extended the barrier-free portion of the trail by one-tenth of a mile. “I think the public will be extremely pleased with the chang ....More Details

Small Business Owners Score Touchdowns at NFL/MCbiz Workshop 12/19/2007
Maricopa County’s MCbiz conducted a “Huddle-Up” Networking session with entertainment, breakfast and prizes to begin the second of four planed workshops via the NFL’s Super Bowl Playbook Small Business Workshop Series on December 13, 2007, which preceded informative presentations given by the following small business owners/enterprises: Supervis ....More Details

Sharing the Joy of Nature! 12/19/2007
(Phoenix) - As children, many of us were ushered outdoors by our parents with a friendly reminder to be inside before the streetlights came on. While outdoors, we’d spend countless hours exploring our surroundings and making up games with our friends. However, today’s youth are either participating in more structured outdoor activities or opting to ....More Details

MCACC Trying to Lower Pet Overpopulation Problem 12/14/2007
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program offers free spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats. ....More Details

Our Holiday Gift to You! 12/11/2007
MCACC is offering NO-COST Spay/Neuter Surgery for all your pets this season! ....More Details

Flu Clinic at Bethune Elementary in South Phoenix on Dec. 12 12/10/2007
In an effort to remind residents that those most vulnerable to the flu are kids and especially those kids with other chronic health conditions such as asthma, Maricopa County Public Health and Phoenix Fire have teamed up to offer flu shots to the students, faculty and family of Bethune Elementary School this Wednesday, December 12. ....More Details

No Burn Day Issued Second Day in a Row 12/4/2007
The health watch issued on Tuesday is now extended through Wednesday, December 5, 2007 until midnight (24-hour period). As a result, residents must refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning during the health watch Tuesday and Wednesday. ....More Details

Over $286K Paid in Air Quality Violations in November 12/3/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $286,266.55 in air quality violation settlements made during the month of November. A list of all settlement cases for the month is included in the attached document including the following three highest settlement cases for November: ....More Details

Health Watch Tuesday, No Burn Day Restrictions in Effect 12/3/2007
A health watch is in effect throughout Maricopa County on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from midnight until midnight (24-hour period). As a result, residents must refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces and/or woodstoves as well as open burning during the health watch Tuesday. ....More Details

Supervisor Wilson Talks About Preparing for an Emergency 12/1/2007
To find out how Maricopa County is prepared for a disaster, please visit our new website: www.maricopa.gov/emerg_mgt ....More Details

Phoenix World AIDS Day 2007 Saturday, December 1 11/30/2007
Last year in Arizona, nearly 800 new HIV and AIDS cases were reported, demonstrating that although the rate of persons in Arizona being diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has been declining in recent years, it remains a critical public health issue that cannot be overlooked. ....More Details

Winter Wag-Land Adoption Festival 11/26/2007
Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911) and Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) are teaming up for an adoption event ....More Details

Is it Okay to Burn? 11/20/2007
The temperatures are finally dropping. It’s almost time to grab the blanket and sit by the fire. But wait! Before you light that wood burning fire, be sure you won’t get a ticket. Check the forecast to be sure it is okay to light that fire. ....More Details

Influenza Confirmed in Maricopa County 11/20/2007
A man in his 60’s and an infant, both from Maricopa County but unrelated, have been confirmed by the Arizona Department of Health Services State Lab as the state’s first cases of influenza or flu this season. Both are recovering. ....More Details

Chandler Reds Set to Challenge Mexico's Champions 11/16/2007
An international baseball game will be played Friday, Nov. at 6:00 p.m. in Obregon. ....More Details

COUNTY PARKS FACE TEMPORARY FIRE BANS 11/15/2007
(Phoenix) – Effective Friday, November 16, 2007, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department may begin imposing temporary park fire bans. “Due to extremely dry conditions within the parks and the lack of moisture received during the monsoon season, park supervisors have been given permission to issue temporary fire bans in their respective ....More Details

MCACC Alerts Public About Rabid Bob Cat 11/9/2007
Rabid Bob Cat Discovered in Goodyear ....More Details

First Winter Season High Pollution Advisory 11/7/2007
A high pollution advisory [HPA] is in effect throughout Maricopa County on Thursday, November 8, 2007 from midnight until midnight (24-hour period). No Burn Day restrictions are in effect despite warm temperatures. ....More Details

MCACC and PETCO at True Love Adoption Day 11/5/2007
MCACC will be joining PETCO for it True Love Adoption Day event. ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $475K in October 11/1/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $475,445.08 in air quality violation settlements were made during the month of October. This brings the Air Quality Department’s total for 2007 to date to over $4.7 million. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Recognizes a Notable VP 11/1/2007
One new nominee is acknowledged this month for doing a remarkable job at keeping our air safe to breathe. An inspector with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department nominated a vice president with an automobile collision center for their environmentally friendly work ethic which landed them on this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll. ....More Details

Buckeye Union High School District Governing Board 11/1/2007
(Phoenix) – Maricopa County Superintendent Dr. Sandra E. Dowling announced today the appointment of Steve Warner to the Buckeye Union High School District Governing Board. ....More Details

Agencies present plan objectives for Agua Fria conservation 10/31/2007
(Morristown) – On July 1, 2007, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Reclamation began enforcing the restriction against motorized vehicle use in the Agua Fria conservation area at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. ....More Details

COUNTY PARKS HONOR VETERANS WITH GESTURE OF APPRECIATION 10/30/2007
(Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 11. ....More Details

All Images Dating to 1871 Are Now On the Recorder's Website 10/23/2007
County Recorder, Helen Purcell, has completed REDCAP (Recorder’s Elections Document Conversion Archival Project) a month and half ahead of schedule. All images dating back to 1871 are now on the Recorder’s website. ....More Details

Dust Pollution is on the Rise 10/22/2007
October 21, 2007 marks the ninth day in 2007 that Maricopa County has experienced unhealthy levels of PM-10 (or particulate matter measuring 10 microns or less). Nine days is already way past the federal limit. ....More Details

Ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween in the parks 10/19/2007
(Phoenix) - This Halloween season, the County parks are celebrating by offering several creepy and out of this world events. Grab your mummy, hop on your broomstick and fly on over to one of the spooktacular festivities below. We’ll leave the jack-o’-lantern on for you. ....More Details

Seeking Applicants for County Treasurer 10/19/2007
Maricopa County treasurer David Schweikert has turned in his resignation letter to Chairman Brock and the Board of Supervisors effective Monday, October 22nd. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is tasked with appointing replacements to vacant offices in cases like this and will begin the process immediately to ensure a smooth transition. ....More Details

Senior Softball Championships Economic Boon to the County 10/18/2007
The annual Senior Softball World Championships are in Maricopa County thie year--expected to bring $30,000 to our area. ....More Details

LAKE PLEASANT HOSTS CAMPGROUND COOK-OFF 10/16/2007
(Morristown) – Have you been dying to try out a new recipe or do you simply enjoy the thrill of competition? If so, then the amateur Lake Pleasant Campground Cook-Off on Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is calling your name! Chefs will have the opportunity to test their culinary skills in three categories: chili, stew and desserts. ....More Details

Maricopa County Hosted Economic Forum 10/15/2007
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors hosted an economic forum wherein a panel of experts discussed local and national economic trends as well as an analysis of real estate. ....More Details

Students Giving to Homeless Animals 10/15/2007
Hihgland High School Donate pet food to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control ....More Details

Injured Dog a Survivor 10/11/2007
Stray dog found on street emaciated and scarred, yet still loving ....More Details

Desert Outdoor Center gets a little spacey 10/11/2007
(Peoria) – Are you looking for an excuse to act a little spacey? If so, then dress up in your favorite space creature costume and head on out to the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, October 20 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for an out of this world Meteor Shower Event! ....More Details

Appointment Announced for Palo Verde Board 10/11/2007
Dr. Sandra Dowling announced the appointment of Christopher Hart to the Palo Verde Elementary District Governing Board ....More Details

Air Quality Brown Bag Seminar on October 18th 10/10/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department will be holding a brown bag luncheon to discuss New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Subpart iiii, Diesel Generators. ....More Details

Veterinary Technician Shortage 10/10/2007
MCACC needs veterinary technicians ....More Details

Medical Examiner’s Office Presented Achievement Award 10/10/2007
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office was recently awarded the NACo Achievement Award for their Unidentified Persons Search tool. The Medical Examiner’s Office has taken advantage of existing resources and partnered with the Office of Enterprise Technology to utilize the Internet as a tool to help solve cases of unidentified deceased person ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death 10/8/2007
Maricopa County Public Health reported today its first death related to the 2007 West Nile virus season, an elderly man from Phoenix. ....More Details

Howl-o-ween Dog Party 10/5/2007
Iguana Macks' Hosts a Howl-o-ween Dog Party ....More Details

Air Quality Violators Pay Over $265K in September 10/2/2007
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department announces $265,031.35 in air quality violation settlements made during the month of September 2007. ....More Details

Air Quality Honor Roll Pays Tribute to Cary Edwards 10/2/2007
A supervisor with a local printing and bag manufacturing company is recognized for its exceptional environmentally friendly work practices in this month’s Air Quality Honor Roll. ....More Details

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 10/1/2007
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. MCACC is holding adoption specials all month long! ....More Details

International Walk To School Day on October 3 9/28/2007
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Maryland Elementary School in Phoenix will be joining schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on October 3, 2007. ....More Details

Pink Collar Comedy 9/27/2007
Tempe Improv and Sheriff Joe Arpaio present "Pink Collar Comedy" October 17th, 2007 To Benefit the Animals of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s MASH Unit ....More Details

Volunteers get hands dirty to keep County parks clean 9/24/2007
(Phoenix) - Community members from across the Valley will gather at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th to begin an Unmark the Parks clean-up effort. The effort is being organized by Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Christ’s Church of the Valley. ....More Details

FACCs Heroes Reveal the Faces of Heroes 9/20/2007
5th Annual Hero Awards to honor animal heroes on October 27th ....More Details