Richard Smith

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Sports Editor at Your West Valley News

Sports Editor at Surprise Independent

Sports Editor #westvalleypreps, Editor @GlendaleAZ Independent for @AzNewsmedia Storyteller, journalist. Mostly people with some data. Contact [email protected]

Articles

Property owner seeks wider range of retail on Glendale mall loop

3 days ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

Council will vote on plan amendment this month By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVA property owner of several buildings near the Arrowhead Towne Center Loop in Glendale is seeking to level the playing field with the other owners of buildings surrounding the mall. 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.
Valley Vista girls start road with Lady X crown in Phoenix

4 days ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVIt was a completely different setting with different players and smaller stakes. For Valley Vista girls basketball though, most of the team that ended their road to a 2024-25 title with a … 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.
Class of 2025 athletes prepare for college

5 days ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

Compiled by Richard Smith The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.
Sun City Fire budget accounts for less revenue

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

By Richard Smith | Independent NewsmediaThe Sun City Fire District governing board unanimously approved a tentative budget attuned to its new reality during its May 27 meeting. This $21.6 million budget sets the upper limit for the … 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.
Glendale council unanimously approves November bond election

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVAt its meeting Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council made official the course it and city staff began charting a bit more than a month ago. By a unanimous 6-0 vote — with council member … 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.
Fountain Hills baseball finishes season with flourish

1 week ago | fhtimes.com | Richard Smith

To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. The five stories do not include our exclusive content written by our journalists. For $6.99, less than 20 cents a day, digital subscribers will receive unlimited access to YourValley.net, including exclusive content from our newsroom and access to our Daily Independent e-edition.
Phelps plans Glendale exit at high point

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

City manager starts path to departure, looks back over 9 years including discord with Cardinals By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVWhen Kevin Phelps leaves his job as Glendale city manager in the next year or so, it will be a different than a resignation and it is not a retirement. It’s more of a gradual glide path … You must be a member to read this story.
Phelps plans Glendale exit at high point

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

City manager starts path to departure, looks back over 9 years including discord with Cardinals By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVWhen Kevin Phelps leaves his job as Glendale city manager in the next year or so, it will be a different than a resignation and it is not a retirement. It’s more of a gradual glide path … You must be a member to read this story.
Glendale voters approve Prop 402, reject Prop 401

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

Effects on VAI Resort to be determined By Richard SmithMail | X: @rsmithYWVThursday evening, a full day after Maricopa County Elections released updated vote totals in the Glendale special election related to the VAI Resort, both campaign involved released statements. 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.
Centennial batters Canyon View early to win first state baseball title

2 weeks ago | yourvalley.net | Richard Smith

To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. The five stories do not include our exclusive content written by our journalists. For $6.99, less than 20 cents a day, digital subscribers will receive unlimited access to YourValley.net, including exclusive content from our newsroom and access to our Daily Independent e-edition.