Ahwatukee woman’s ‘MOMnation’ slates parents prom

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Ensuring safe schools and neighborhoods

By WILLIAM CRAWFORD   As we begin another school year, it is important for us to remember some of the most important and vulnerable citizens of Chandler – our children. As leaders, we have an obligation to do all we can to...

Hundreds of EV kids expected at food-packing event

By Coty Dolores Miranda, Contributor   More than 1,200 foster and developmentally challenged children and teens served by four nonprofits will have their own chance to give back when they convene today, Aug. 18, to lend...

Local business riding the digital game tide

By cecilia chan, Staff   Zach Riding sits before a computer screen with earphones on, his eyes fixated on his character’s avatar in the latest popular shoot-’em-up survival game. It was grand-opening day at Pure Esports...

Area women’s charitable group makes its first ‘big give’

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   A group of kind-hearted women who have banded together to make an impact with their charitable giving made their first “big give” recently. The East Valley chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of...

After years in public life, veteran EV leader runs for office

BY GARY NELSON, Contributor   His friendly baritone has echoed through vast meeting halls packed with virtually every mover and shaker who calls the East Valley home. It has led those same leaders to embrace visions of a...

Developer to begin third phase of The Cays at Ocotillo

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   The Statesman Group is preparing to launch the third phase of construction this fall at The Cays at Downtown Ocotillo, a $90 million luxury condominium community. The new phase will include the third...

Rick Springfield and Loverboy ready to stir memories at Celebrity

By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor   Rick Springfield is known for his energetic, collaborative shows. He acknowledges fans close to the stage. He strums his guitar with roses given to him by fans and encourages...

Pruitt’s Furniture sale points to shrinking big-box space

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The sale of the old Pruitt’s Furniture store in Chandler represents another indication that the Valley’s glut of big-box retail building is easing. Ray Cashen of Cashen Realty Advisors said that the...

Steven Souza Jr. shares his journey with God

By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been around the world and back, sharing Jesus’ message. It’s been tough to see sexually abused girls in the Philippines, or...