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"We typically see an increase in utility scam activity during holiday weekends and in the summer, when customers are more likely to be distracted," said Zack Thompson, SRP manager of Residential Call Center. "Our main advice is for customers to hang up and call SRP if they feel something is off. Our customer service team is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide assistance."

In addition to on-call statewide maintenance crews, the ADOT Incident Response Unit (IRU) patrols Phoenix-area freeways in Maricopa County from 4 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The IRU operators assist state troopers as well as drivers in need of help.

Distracted driving presents in many forms whether a driver is answering a text message, changing the music or dealing with noisy passengers.

You can't buy love, but you can certainly adopt it. Lovebug is licensed, microchipped, spayed and current on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $95.

To help ensure an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and the rest of the summer, Arizona Public Service offers simple tips to prevent power outages and avoid hazards outside and around water.

Trash and recycling services will not be impacted by the holiday. Residents in Zone 1 need to have their carts out by 6 a.m. on Monday, May 29 for service.

National Safe Sun Week, founded by MedStar Health in 2021, is observed annually during the week before Memorial Day.

The nursing program is available at all QCUSD high schools in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

Female athletes praise stance

The partnership means Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail and local delivery services will be made available via the Uber platform, served by Waymo’s vehicles and technology, later this year in Waymo’s operating territory in Phoenix.