West Valley View

West Valley View serves the communities of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Tolleson in Arizona, along with the unincorporated areas of Maricopa County situated south of Northern Ave. and west of 83rd Ave. The publication focuses on events that matter to local residents, highlighting subjects such as nearby businesses, government activities, school districts, Estrella Community College, and high school sports. It also offers a platform for community discussions through editorials and letters from readers. Additionally, West Valley View gives local businesses the opportunity to promote their products and services. The outlet takes an active role in community leadership by supporting initiatives like food drives for local food banks and clothing drives for homeless students. It also shares information about other organizations that organize donation drives for various social causes.

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West Valley 11th grader records perfect ACT score

6 days ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Less than 1% of students earn a perfect score on the ACT each year. Daniel Jian, an 11th grade student at Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC)-Estrella Mountain Campus has beaten those odds, getting a 36 on his ACT — while simultaneously earning a bachelor’s degree before graduating high school. “Getting this perfect score opens a few possibilities in terms of scholarship options. It expands what I have,” Jian said.
Nation’s first Cinnabon Swirl opens in the West Valley

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Cinnabon and Carvel have combined forces, bringing the nation’s first Cinnabon Swirl to Peoria on May 23. Located at the Lake Pleasant Crossing Shopping Center, Cinnabon Swirl offers unique mashup dessert items unavailable anywhere else. It is the first in the nation, opening in Peoria due to the city’s projected growth and the community-oriented environment the current residents create, according to Vice President of Cinnabon Swirl Operations John Hensley.
What’s next for Monroe Avenue?

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Anyone driving in Downtown Buckeye knows changes are underway along Monroe Avenue. Last year, the city began Stage 1 of an extensive improvement plan in the neighborhood, restriping Monroe Avenue from a four-lane configuration to a two-lane configuration from Miller Road to Narramore Avenue. The city’s Downtown Specific Area Plan envisions downtown as a walkable, welcoming community. Now, the city council is deciding what might be next.
Buckeye adopts $819.7M tentative budget

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

The Buckeye City Council approved its tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, setting the city’s maximum spending authority at $819.7 million. The council unanimously adopted the tentative budget on May 20, two weeks before the city reviews the final budget on Tuesday, June 3. “Once the tentative budget is adopted, the final budget may be reduced, but it cannot be increased,” Buckeye Budget Manager Gregory Luethje said.
Goodyear special election results

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Initial results are in for the Goodyear special election, which posed six questions to residents. Where voters approved franchise agreements in the May 20 mail-in election, they opposed all but one change to the city charter. As of Friday, May 23, at 5:32 p.m., there were 12,455 ballots cast in the election, a 18.62% turnout among residents. Results have not yet been declared official.
Goodyear Aquatic Center expands summer hours

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

The Goodyear Aquatic Center is now offering summer open swim hours for residents seven days a week. The center, part of the 86-acre Goodyear Recreation Campus, provides state-of-the-art facilities for visitors and guests, including a zero-depth entry play pool, a leisure pool, a lazy river, an eight-lane competition pool with diving boards and two 27-foot water slides.
Phoenix Zoo pool builder offers budget-friendly tips

1 week ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

An in-ground pool can cost upwards of $100,000, making the concept of backyard installation an impossibility for many homeowners. It does not have to be, though, according to long-time pool builder Dane Palmero. His company, Simply Fun Pools — servicing Black Canyon City, Surprise, Goodyear, parts of Buckeye, North Phoenix, Avondale, Tolleson, Peoria and adjacent cities — offers affordable solutions for homeowners wanting to add a simple pool to their property.
AZ Cross Trained makes wrestling affordable

2 weeks ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Every parent of an athlete knows firsthand that sports are expensive. The cost of gear, traveling and fees quickly adds up, and for some children, that may make playing sports out of reach financially. Maria Sigala faced that struggle firsthand. Her sons, Esteban “Junior” and Nicholas, wanted to be involved in wrestling. As a single mother in Peoria, the costs put a strain on her, though she found a way for them to play in high school.
Tolleson allocates $35K to nonprofits

2 weeks ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

The Tolleson City Council approved the allocation of $35,000 to seven nonprofits as part of its 2025 Community Grant Program. The program’s subcommittee consists of councilmembers Christine Chavira, Linda Laborin and Cruzita Mendoza. The following nonprofits were allocated $5,000 each:• Cornerstone Community Development Corp. (Mercy House Community Center) • Dress for Success Phoenix• Helping Families in Need• Homeless Youth Connection, Inc. • Mission of Mercy, Inc.
Tolleson adopts $233.7M tentative budget

2 weeks ago | westvalleyview.com | Alicia Venter

Tolleson has adopted its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026, setting the city’s maximum spending authority for the year at $233,685,526. The city council adopted the tentative budget on May 13, and upon that approval, it established that the city cannot increase the budget when its final version is presented to the city council in June. “All of our budgets have a positive or a zero-ending fund balance, so we are on the right side of the ledger,” Tolleson Chief Financial Officer Kevin Artz said.