Arizona will not recognize Cesar Chavez Day, according to a spokesperson for Gov. Katie Hobbs. The announcement Tuesday came after the United Farm Workers Union, which was co-founded by Chavez,

The multi-agency “Operation Mechanic” targeted Arizona drug trafficking, netting 35 arrests and seizing 1,800 lbs of meth, cash, crypto, guns and more.

From a human smuggling operation to an airline stopping service to major airports, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from March 13-15.

Eduardo Rodriguez will get the rock to start the WBC Final. Is it bad that I’m thinking this is great for Team USA?

Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Arizona this week? Test your knowledge with the azcentral.com news quiz for March 13, 2026.

Arizona ranchers rely on federal public land grazing leases to keep their operations running, but debate is growing over how that land should be used.

Team news [Dbacks.com] Could Carroll be ready by Opening Day? ‘Yeah, I’m pushing for it’ – Less than 24 hours after his surgery, Carroll was back at camp and working on his throwing and other exercises that did not involve using his right hand.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos might have to step down from his position amid criticism over his handling of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.