Kate Gallego – California Globe

Unsealed Records Resurface As Gallego Is Swept Up in Swalwell Scandal

April 17, 2026 2:47 pmApril 17, 2026 3:00 pm

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego has been pulled into the widening scandal surrounding former California Congressman Eric Swalwell after publicly acknowledging his close friendship with Swalwell and admitting he regretted not acting on earlier rumors about Swalwell’s behavior. Gallego, who had...

Phoenix City Council to Consider Policy Restricting ICE Use of City Property

March 25, 2026 11:50 amMarch 25, 2026 4:13 pm

The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to consider a policy that would restrict federal immigration authorities from using city-owned property without prior approval from city officials, according to the city council agenda. The proposal is part of a broader “Community...

Phoenix Officials Move to Strip César Chávez Name From Holiday, Public Sites Following NYT Report

March 22, 2026 9:26 amMarch 22, 2026 9:26 am

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and two city councilmembers are proposing to remove César Chávez’s name from a city holiday and public assets following newly reported allegations about the labor leader’s conduct. In a memo to the city manager, Gallego and...

CAIR-AZ, Arizona Democrats Call for Hate Crime Probe After Paintball Gun Incident at Phoenix Mosque

March 11, 2026 3:03 pmMarch 11, 2026 3:08 pm

A man has been arrested after Phoenix police say a paintball gun was fired toward a group gathered outside a north Phoenix mosque during early-morning Ramadan prayers on Friday. Phoenix police said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. March 7...

Phoenix Council Moves to Investigate Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement After Disrupted Meeting

February 13, 2026 10:43 amFebruary 13, 2026 10:44 am

Phoenix City Council members faced heated demonstrations this week as a planned council work study session on immigration enforcement and transparency was disrupted by protest activity, prompting a vote directing staff to draft an ordinance following clashes inside and outside...