Alicia Venter

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Staff Writer at The Tablet (Brooklyn, NY)

local reporter @timeslocalmedia covering the Phoenix Metro | lover of SJU basketball | words in @tabletnewspaper and Queens Ledger | former EIC @SJUTorch

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Articles

Goodyear fire captain thanks cop for saving daughter’s life

2 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Last month, Goodyear Police Officer Dakota Berry was driving back to the city from Phoenix when he spotted the aftermath of a two-vehicle collision near 91st Avenue and Interstate 10. One of the cars was in flames, and within it was a female driver honking her horn for help. Berry sprang into action, breaking the glass of her car and pulling her out the window. The woman he saved was Asharie Cheatham, daughter of a Goodyear fire captain.
San Marino Motor Classic returns

2 days ago | pasadenaweekly.com | Alicia Venter

The San Marino Motor Classic, a nonprofit event funding local charities while displaying and judging many of the world’s finest classic cars, is returning to Lacy Park for two days starting Aug. 23. This year’s beneficiaries were announced earlier this month, the organizations working daily in the Pasadena and San Marina community. “Summer is here and so is the San Marino Motor Classic,” San Marino Mayor Gretchen Shepherd Romey said.
Goodyear teen earns spot on Desert Dreams F.C.

3 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Anaiya Miyazato started playing soccer when she was 4 years old. The Goodyear resident spent her childhood watching her siblings kick the ball around, and she fell in love, quickly joining club sports. It became a getaway from normal life, a reprieve that came easy to her. Twelve years later, Miyazato is now the youngest player on Desert Dreams F.C., the first Women’s Premier Soccer League in the West Valley.
Mayor invites residents to ‘Celebrate Tolleson’ at State of the City

3 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Mayor Juan Rodriguez is inviting his fellow residents to “Celebrate Tolleson,” promoting the investments, advancements and achievements made over the past year in his State of the City address. Available on YouTube, the message, themed “Celebrate Tolleson,” highlights the city’s growth and community-driven success throughout the past year, including improvements in public safety, infrastructure enhancements, dozens of ribbon cuttings for new businesses and housing growth.
West Valley PR business earns statewide honors

4 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Catch3Creative, a West Valley-based marketing agency, was recognized for its support of nonprofit organizations at this year’s 2025 American and Marketing Association Spectrum Awards last month, earning two of the evening’s most prestigious honors. The agency, founded by Peoria resident Trisha Smith, earned the Best of Spectrum 2025, the award ceremony’s top accolade recognizing Catch3Creative’s overall marketing strategy and practice.
Peoria kid asks for donations, not presents, for birthday

4 days ago | peoriatimes.com | Alicia Venter

As a member of Scouting America since kindergarten, Ashlee Fowler is no stranger to service. One of the organization’s core beliefs is in service to others, and with Grand Canyon Council Girl Troop 3546, the sixth grader at Paseo Verde Elementary School is always keeping an eye out for volunteer opportunities. One of those opportunities, she realized, was her upcoming 11th birthday party. Fowler asked her guests not to give her presents.
Goodyear311 replaces Report a Problem

5 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

There is a new way for Goodyear residents to report a nonemergency issue. The city replaced its Report a Problem system with Goodyear311 on June 17. The new system, presented to the city council during its June 9 meeting, allows users to request city services, report nonemergency issues or learn about programs like water conservation while offering ways for tracking progress. These issues could include reporting broken streetlights, damaged trash containers or graffiti.
Bowled Over: Famed ceramicist Jono Pandolfi launches pop-up sale at retail destination

5 days ago | ladowntownnews.com | Alicia Venter

While diners may not consciously think about the plates and bowls they use while eating at Michelin-starred locations, the owners certainly do. For the famed chefs and professionals searching for the perfect ceramic set, Jono Pandolfi is often the first name that comes to mind. His dinnerware is found in restaurants like The Bear, Redbird, Felix and Girl & the Goat. Now, the famed ceramist is at ROW DTLA, hosting his first Summer West Coast Seconds Sale.
Committee formed for Banning jail

1 week ago | recordgazette.net | Alicia Venter

The Banning City Council appointed two members to an ad hoc committee for “discussing issues with the Larry Smith Correctional Facility” during its June 10 meeting. It will also include two members of the community. Councilmembers Leroy Miller and Cindy Barrington volunteered for participation in the committee, and their appointments were approved unanimously. “The purpose is to discuss the releases from the Banning jail into Banning,” Mayor Sheri Flynn said.
Goodyear native's app teaches ‘survival swim’ skills

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Goodyear native Jaime Clark understands that swimming is both fun and dangerous. That is why, in 2012, she founded Survival Swim, a mobile private instruction company for families or community pools. While she and her instructors have served thousands over the past 13 years, Clark wanted to help those outside of the Valley or who might not have the money and time for private, one-on-one lessons. Clark has expanded her offerings nationwide with the Survival Swim app.