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Voter-Driven Referendums Will Get Harder Here

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services That record number of Arizonans who turned out to vote this year has a dark side for direct democracy: It’s going to be harder for voters to propose their own laws or get rid of ones...

Toy Drive For Foster Children Marks 20th Year

By Dan Shufelt Guest Writer In 1998, in their North Phoenix garage, Paul and Kathy Donaldson set out to fulfill a dream. Their dream was that every child would have a toy to open during the holidays. We all know that there are...

Restaurateur’s Book Honors Beloved Grandmother

By Colleen Sparks Managing Editor A restaurateur who blends his love of family with cherished recipes for burros and other Mexican staples at his popular restaurants is thrilled to serve up his latest enterprise – a...

Museum Already Has Lined Up Many Special Exhibits

City Of Chandler The new Chandler Museum already has lined up a number of exhibits for the coming year. Gaman: Enduring Japanese American Internment at Gila River Dec. 8, 2018 – April 19, 2020 During World War II more than...

Arizona Officials Urge Caution By Holiday Travelers

By Karisma Sandoval Cronkite News Law enforcement officials ask travelers to slow down and pack their patience as they drive Arizona roads during a busy and dangerous holiday season. Nearly 900,000 drivers were on the road over...

A Variety Of Holiday Drives Are Underway In Region

Santan Sun News Staff Local nonprofit organizations, city departments and resident groups are in the giving spirit this season as they collect toys and other items for people in need. Here is a look at some of them: Living...

When A Silent Killer Stalked The East Valley

By Gary Nelson Contributor The worst disaster ever to strike the East Valley did not come with flashes of lightning, roars of wind and rain or the rumble of a trembling earth. It came invisibly and silently, stalking the young...

Valley Fever Storm Brewing For Chandler Dog Owners

By Jason Stone Staff East Valley residents who had enough of this year’s monsoon season can sure bet their dogs were sick of it more – literally. The end of the monsoon season has brought a surge of valley fever cases to East...

The Bird Is The Word On Tour Of EV Backyards

By Srianthi Perera Contributor A Midwestern mindset, “spray everything in sight” mentality and homeowner associations that require a portion of a property planted in grass have contributed to a dearth of native birds in East...

Seton Catholic Team Wins Its First State Robotics Title

Santan Sun News Staff Seton Catholic Prep’s robotics team won its first state championship in the school’s history earlier this month. The school’s team will share the 2018 Sanghi Foundation FIRST Robotics state title with...