Veteran's Battle for Justice: $5 Million Lawsuit Over a Lost Dog Sparks Legal Showdown!

Douglas Wright, a disabled Gulf War Era veteran, has filed a lawsuit against Gilbert Police, alleging wrongful arrest, harm, and harassment over a dog-related incident. Wright is seeking $5 million in damages, attorney fees, and an audit of the officers involved.

The police deny wrongdoing and want the case dismissed. Wright claims the incident caused physical and mental harm, hindered his employment, and affected his security clearance.

The case is progressing through federal court, and a trial is expected in late 2024. Wright's attorney argues that it was a civil dispute and intends to hold all parties accountable.

Gilbert Mayor's 10th Ethics Scare! You Won't Believe What the Investigator Discovered!

Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson has been cleared of an ethics violation complaint filed against her by Councilman Chuck Bongiovanni. An independent investigator found no evidence of a Code of Ethics violation.

Bongiovanni accused Peterson of filing the complaint against another council member for personal gain and sharing it with the media before informing the council. This is the 10th ethics complaint against Peterson, all of which have been dismissed.

The investigator stated that Peterson had the right to defend herself and that sharing the complaint's substance with the media was not a violation. Bongiovanni expressed disappointment with the ruling and, along with others, has submitted additional complaints against Peterson for consideration.

Prepare for Culinary Bliss: Buck & Rider's Gilbert Venue Sets September Opening!

Buck & Rider is preparing to open a new restaurant in Gilbert, Arizona, this fall. Located at Epicenter at Agritopia, the restaurant is scheduled to open on September 4, 2023, and reservations are already available.

Originally announced in 2021 with an early 2023 opening date, this new 9,500-square-foot location will offer both indoor and outdoor dining and meeting spaces.

Buck & Rider currently operates two other locations in Phoenix and north Scottsdale, known for their fresh seafood, locally-sourced vegetables, cocktails, oysters, sushi, burgers, brunch offerings, steaks, and more.

• Kids Blacklight Event - Rainbow Elephant
  September 18, 1pm-2:30pm

• Diversity Gilbert Virtual Job Fair
  September 21, 11am-2pm

• Gilbert Technology Virtual Job Fair by JobFairX
  September 22, 10am-1pm

• Boots in the Park - Tempe Town Lake
  September 22-23

• Fall BOGO Sale in Gilbert - Kid to Kid
  September 22-24

• Hot Wheels Legends Tour @ Walmart
  September 23, 8am-12pm

• Gilbert Farmers Market - Downtown Gilbert
  September 23, 7-11am

• Tour O.H.S.O Brewery in Downtown Gilbert
  September 23, 11am-11:45am

• Brooks & Dunn @ Tempe Beach Park
  September 23, 4-5pm

• Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
  September 29th-October 29th

• Free Magic Show @ Gilbert Regional Park
  October 6, 6:30pm-8pm

Cubs' Playoff Aspirations Teeter as Diamondbacks Sweep Them with 6-2 Victory

Well, folks, it seems like the Chicago Cubs are on a rollercoaster of emotions lately, and it's more dramatic than a Shakespearean tragedy (minus the tights). Their recent performance has been so rough it makes a cactus look cuddly.

Picture this: the Cubs, a bunch of seasoned ballplayers, just wrapped up a delightful 1-5 vacation trip to the sunny destinations of Colorado and Arizona. Apparently, they confused "playing baseball" with "catching some rays." Those five losses in a row were like a collective gut punch. Ouch.

To add insult to injury, they got swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that probably had a lucky horseshoe hidden in their dugout or something. It's the first time the Cubs faced such humiliation in almost three months. They must be feeling like the protagonists of a tearjerker movie right about now.

With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Cubs are coming back to Chicago for their final homestand. It's like the last chance to grab that plush toy from the claw machine before your parents drag you away from the arcade. They're tied with the Miami Marlins for the last National League wild-card spot, but here's the kicker: if the season ended today, they'd be out because, well, they don't hold the tiebreaker. Ouch squared.

Their manager, David Ross, had some choice words for the Diamondbacks. He basically said, "Yeah, they were better at everything. We stunk." Well, not in those exact words, but close enough. He's probably planning to have a massive laundry day to wash away the stain of this bad road trip.

The Cubs had a golden opportunity to turn things around and create some baseball magic. But guess what? They turned that golden opportunity into a rusty penny. They scored just one run, and it wasn't even a majestic home run—it was Cody Bellinger's double-play grounder. Talk about anticlimactic. Plus, their performance with the bases loaded has been as successful as trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle on a tightrope over a shark tank. Zero-for-eight with one RBI? Not exactly what you'd call clutch.

But wait, there's a glimmer of hope in the darkness! Bellinger believes they're still in a good spot. Maybe it's his optimism or perhaps some strong coffee talking, but he's ready to roll and hopes they can catch fire soon. We'll see if that enthusiasm translates into home runs or just more double plays.

Their problem isn't just limited to this Sunday, though. It's been a 10-day saga of offensive struggles, like a never-ending episode of a soap opera. High-pressure moments have been their Achilles' heel lately. In the last three games at Chase Field, they left 27 runners stranded. That's more stranded runners than a deserted island. And on Friday, they forgot the GPS to scoring positions altogether.

It's like they've forgotten the basics. David Ross admits that the at-bats aren't terrible, but when the pressure's on, they seem to ease up on the pitcher. Hey, guys, it's called "keep the pressure on," not "let the pressure off." Quality at-bats are the name of the game, and it's time to play the right tune.

So, there you have it, the Cubs' recent woes in all their tragic glory. Will they turn things around and make a playoff push? Or will they keep us on the edge of our seats in suspense? Stay tuned, baseball fans, because this drama is far from over.

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- September 29, 2023