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Glendale
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Maricopa County Grand Jury indicted Glendale’s iSold It on eBay on Aug 20 for organized retail theft, trafficking stolen property, and conspiracy after a multi-year investigation by Homeland Security—prosecutors say the operation earned over $2 million from stolen media sales. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Glendale police said that 27-year-old Yarely Ashley Hermosillo, a cooking video star and devoted family member, died when a stray bullet hit her at a red light on Camelback Road Friday night after a road rage fight led 33-year-old Jesus Preciado Dousten to fire his gun+ he was arrested for charges including second-degree murder while her family vows to keep seeking justice. ABC 15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two public service announcements by Glendale Community College students have been nominated for a national student production award—one for a Ladder Safety PSA produced by Sydney Williams and one for the Time to Get Moving PSA produced by Kevin Fuentes Paez, Sinai Lopez, Sam Kinsale, and Frederico de la Cruz. The awards ceremony will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. Glendale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glendale officials said peacocks are costing the city thousands of dollars as the birds defecate in public spaces and damage parked cars—causing over $50,000 in repairs. The city is looking into humane ways to manage the growing peacock population. ABC 15
- ➤ Sen. Ruben Gallego visited the West Valley on August 13 at Estrella Mountain Community College to update local residents on Capitol developments that include Medicaid cuts affecting hospitals, tougher immigration enforcement, and tariffs that hurt local jobs, along with plans for new housing and childcare laws. His remarks highlighted bipartisan efforts to protect West Valley’s growth—an approach he insists will benefit everyday Arizonans. The Glendale Star
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NFL Preseason: Raiders vs. Cardinals
7-8:30 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Tickets from $27 — Catch the Raiders take on the Cardinals in an exciting NFL preseason matchup.
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Oldies 2 Souldies Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with performances from Los Lonely Boys and others.
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Millennium vs Cactus Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Cactus High School — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity teams in this exciting non-conference matchup.
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Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Grand Canal Linear Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate National Chocolate Day with a sweet run through beautiful Glendale trails.
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM — Salt Tacos y Tequila — Free entry — Catch the Arizona Cardinals battling the Carolina Panthers in an exciting game day atmosphere.
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Kickoff to Oktoberfest
6-11 p.m. — Glendale Civic Center — $45 entry — Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with German food, live music, and community spirit.
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