Jason Stone

Surprise

News Editor at Surprise Independent. Adjunct at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. President of the Davy Jones Fan Club, Fillmore Junior High chapter.

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Articles

Surprise City Council to focus on next budget at work session

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

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Surprise's 1st police substation is one step closer

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed. By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveSurprise is making way for its first police substation. You must be a member to read this story.
West Valley city has become ground zero for political protests

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

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Youth actors gain artistic outlet in new West Valley theater

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

New group fills community theater void By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveWhen the theater group Stage Left Productions bolted Surprise’s Bel Mar Plaza for Glendale last fall, it left a void in community theater in the city. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Surprise police chief retiring after 4 years

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed. Pina announces last day is May 2; Morin will replace him temporarily By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveSurprise Police Chief Benny Pina announced Friday he is retiring from the department after nearly four years leading the agency.
Surprise to be part of Trump, Musk protests

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

Groups planning to convene Saturday at Bell, Civic Center By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveDemocrat and independent groups in Surprise will be part of the nationwide protests against the Trump administration and adviser Elon Musk on Saturday morning. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
West Valley city looks to reboot performing arts venue

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

Once home to professional shows, the venue may see more acts next year By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveA new partnership between the city of Surprise and the Dysart Unified School District could bring professional shows back to The Vista Center for the Arts by the end of next year. You must be a member to read this story.
Poll: Surprise has top stadium in MLB for spring training

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

USA Today names stadium No. 1 facility in all of baseball By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveSurprise Stadium might not have the greatest attendance in the Cactus League, but it does have something else that’s important to fans. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Surprise City Council to hear details of Vista study

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

City looking at management possibility of arts venue By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveThe final results of a feasibility study on The Vista Center for the Performing Arts are in, and the Surprise City Council will discuss them at its next meeting April 1. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
IKEA, Cheesecake Factory top Surprise wanted list again

3 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Jason Stone

Surprise residents sound off on what they want in city By Jason StoneMail | X: @thestonecaveThe results of the 2025 Surprise Retail Survey are in — and residents want the same stuff they’ve asked for before. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.