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Making a stand against teen violence

4/9/2024
Southeast Valley cities and school districts are still grappling with how to handle a wave of violent incidences involving local teens.​ Gilbert is expecting a subcommittee looking at solutions to …

One pricey item on Chandler school board agenda

4/8/2024
There are no action items on this month’s Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Wednesday, April 10 meeting agenda. In fact, there’s only one item with significant …

Queen Creek police issue Lord assault timeline

4/8/2024
Responding to criticisms from some corners that the Queen Creek Police Department did not act quickly enough to save 16-year-old Preston Lord on the October night he was severely beaten during a …

Perry boys hoops honored by Chandler school board

4/7/2024
Perry High School’s boys basketball team was recognized at a recent Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting, weeks after winning its third consecutive state title. The …

Chandler animal abuse case, others lead state to look …

4/7/2024
CHANDLER – Advocates are pushing for a bill to bolster Arizona’s animal cruelty laws following a surge in reported cases and a high-profile incident in which 55 maltreated dogs were …

Beam marks end of phase of Chandler school rebuild

4/6/2024
The Chandler Unified School District is paying more than $30 million to rebuild Galveston Elementary School, which originally opened in 1963, as part of what it’s calling a “campus …

Seven vie for three Chandler Council spots

4/5/2024
Here is biographical information on the seven candidates who’ll be on the Chandler City Council ballot July 30. Independent Newsmedia will publish responses to brief …

Chandler music fest showcases Mexican regional music

4/4/2024
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, Wild Horse Pass will host an event called Belicofest that will highlight Mexican regional music. This festival, dedicated to the genre of “belico …

Chandler-area speech contest winners announced

4/3/2024
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes held its 10th Annual Rotary International Four-Way Test Speech competition the morning of April 2. A student from each of Chandler Unified School District’s …

Chandler Council to consider youth violence reforms …

4/3/2024
The Chandler City Council is capping a week of multiple meetings with a highly anticipated discussion on changes to city code in the wake of teen violence in the southeast Valley.​ Council has …

Chandler council to vote on solar panel project

4/2/2024
The Chandler City Council will discuss a $1.85 million engineering contract on Thursday that could lead to solar energy additions at roughly 15 city sites. The contract was one of three items …

Grandson of labor leader, others speak at Chandler …

4/1/2024
​Andrés Chávez, the grandson of César Chávez and executive director of the National Chávez Center, was one of several advocates for migrant farm workers who spoke …