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Phoenix Impacts Possible from SCOTUS Homeless Camping Ban Ruling

TL/DR - The U.S Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside, siding with an Oregon town and determining that such a ban does not qualify as cruel or unusual punishment. Phoenix will be able to legally enforce its urban camping ordinance which targets homeless encampments and in two months, it will be illegal for…

9 Vehicles Vandalized with Hate Symbols in Phoenix

TL/DR - Nine vehicles were vandalized with hate messages and racial slurs in a Phoenix neighborhood, prompting police and residents to seek public help in identifying the culprits. Instances of vandalism, which were identified as having a "bias element", appeared to be random and occurred during night time. Resident Chris Horak, whose truck was…

Brave Teens Conquer 6-Story Rappel at Mesa Leadership Academy

TL/DR - Valley high school students attended the Mesa Police Youth Leadership Academy, which included rappelling off a 6-story tower. The academy educates students on topics such as distracted driving and substance abuse, while also helping them develop job skills and leadership abilities. This is one of many programs offered by Mesa Police to…

Tempe Siblings’ Viral Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day

TL/DR - Three siblings from Tempe, Arizona, known as "Life in 3D," are using their YouTube platform to honor World War II veterans. The siblings, Daylon, Daura, and Devon Veater, have over 115,000 subscribers and recently created a video tribute for Memorial Day titled "The Last Goodbye," for which they collected hundreds of pictures and stories…