Cities and neighborhood groups are making a last-ditch effort to derail a bill passed by the Legislature that pre-empts city authority to regulate construction of backyard casitas by urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto the bipartisan measure.

Monday’s City Council meeting will have a distinct housing theme with a discussion on short-term rental regulation planned for a study session, and later at the regular meeting councilmembers will be asked to ratify the Community Development…

Grace Kombetto of Central Arizona College took first place in the women’s 800 meters at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and the Vaqueras finished seventh in the team standings.