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Surprise speed camera catches 600+ motorists
Surprise police's single photo-enforcement trailer snapped 633 offenders in about 10 weeks.

New Do-Not-Solicit code took effect in Surprise last week
Surprise residents now have a variety of ways to prevent door-to-door solicitors, peddlers.

Surprise police consider negligent homicide in death of security guard
Surprise police questioned a man last week about the death of a security officer who suffered a heart attack in February when he arrived to calm the alleged party crasher.

Phoenix area forecast includes chance of rain
Valley could reach high temperature of only 97 Saturday as storms leave lingering cloud cover.

Glendale Westgate office building in foreclosure
A Westgate City Center office building faces foreclosure. It's the second foreclosure this month on property in Glendale's sports-and-entertainment district.

Surprise police arrest robbery suspect recognized by officers
Police say they arrested the man responsible for a Circle K robbery that occurred in Surprise.

El Mirage police: Suspect accused of beating, robbing man
El Mirage police arrested a man suspected of breaking another man's nose during a robbery.

Wells Fargo to pay Surprise $1.5 million in investment dispute
City sued Wells Fargo for an investment that city claimed was fraudulent, lost more than $2M.

In Latino communities, fear over Arizona's immigration law
Among many Latinos, Arizona's immigration law is feared and resented. Here are thoughts from residents in three Valley cities with high Latino populations.

Recent crime trends in Surprise
Here are some of the top crimes reported to Surprise police during the week of July 11.

Surprise City Council meeting recap
The Surprise City Council on Thursday discussed the following items.

Blankets sewn, donated to accompany babies to final resting place
Helping Hands for Children in Crisis donates dozens of ''angel blankets'' every year for babies who pass through the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office.

Sheriff's Office: Man found dead in White Tank Mountains
Deputies found the body Thursday evening after his car was found by quad riders earlier that morning.

Maricopa County flood advisory targets Wickenburg
An urban and small stream flood advisory was posted for north central Maricopa County.

Activist proposes plan for 2nd dog park in Surprise
A tight city budget means the only dog park in Surprise continues to be a crowded hot spot for big dogs to play.

Plastics manufacturing company may bring 40 jobs to Surprise
Surprise council expected to OK development agreement with Pennsylvania-based company.

Money too tight for a getaway? Enter the West Valley staycation
With dollars tight, many West Valley residents may be scrapping plans for vacations, resigned to staying at home over the long summer ahead. It's easy to forget that - for the half of the year with double-digit temperatures - the Valley is a draw for tourists from around the country.

Weekend freeway closures and restrictions in the Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers consider alternative routes or give themselves extra travel time while the following restrictions are in place:

Monsoon rains scattered across Valley, state
National Weather Service says chance of monsoon rains Friday in Valley falls to only 10 percent.

Phoenix area high could stay under 100 today
Storms possible throughout day. Weekend temperatures likely to warm up to 107 by Sunday.