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Goodyear construction worker Ronald Andrew Baquera Jr.—who died in a trench accident on July 29—was honored at a vigil on Aug.

1, 2025.

Ronald Andrew Baquera Jr., 44, died on July 28 in a Goodyear trench accident near 183rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road — rescue crews could not reach him in time — and a vigil was held on August 1 to honor his memory.

In Arizona, only about 3% of foster homes reflect Native American culture even though Native children make up 12% of care; foster parent Elisia Manuel founded Three Precious Miracles in 2014 to help preserve traditions—Arizona's Department of Child Safety is also recruiting culturally diverse foster families. This effort aims to give children a stronger connection to their heritage while in care.

Goodyear released its yearly water quality report, showing that the Water Services Department met strict standards under Mayor Joe Pizzillo’s leadership and conducted around-the-clock testing to ensure safe drinking water—this report details long-term projects like water reuse, new treatment facilities, and conservation programs to secure the future water supply.