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Meet the candidates for Chandler Unified’s governing board

JOSHUA ASKEY Age: 47 Immediate family: My wife and I have three boys — Cade (18), Quinn (17) and Kye (12). Cade is serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines Cebu East mission....

New garage signals first sign of Overstreet project in downtown

Santan Sun News Staff Visitors to downtown Chandler now have a new place to park after the first structure of the much-heralded Overstreet project opened. A five-floor, 350-stall parking garage was opened at the northeast corner...

New workout studio coming to Ocotillo

Santan Sun News Staff SPENGA, a workout studio that combines spin, strength and yoga in one 60-minute session, is coming to Ocotillo on Nov. 1. The studio, to be located at 1075 W. Queen Creek Road, boasts experienced instructors...

‘Phenomenon’ winner presents a show for all ages

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Staff Mike Super doesn’t consider being a magician a job. The “Phenomenon” winner feels like he won the jackpot. “I get to be a big kid and do what I love,” said Super, who plays Chandler...

Queen Creek celebrates history with Founders’ Day

By Laura Latzko, Contributor The town of Queen Creek was officially incorporated in 1989, but it has a much deeper history. Native American communities, homesteaders and immigrants made their home in the area that is now Queen...

Queen Creek shows off new 48-acre Mansel Carter Oasis Park

By Parker Shea, Contributor A proud Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney stood in front of the new Mansel Carter Oasis Park’s placid fishing lake and began the park’s ribbon-cutting ceremony this month by mentioning the park’s...

Gilbert man’s fraud scheme netted $6M, AG says

By Cecilla Chan, Staff A Gilbert man was due for an initial pretrial conference Oct. 9 in connection with charges he faces in a fraudulent loan scheme that allegedly bilked victims over $6 million, officials said. A state grand...

Furniture shop helps needy bridge gap

By Lee Shappell, Managing Editor Furniture that’s as good as new … at prices that can’t be beat … for a great cause, helping families and veterans who are on the street. At the new Got Legs Furniture & Décor Store in...

Christian Yoga founder sells clothing to help others

By Coty Dolores Miranda, Contributor Elena Porter is no Pollyanna, despite the similarity with the name of Eleanor Porter, author of “Polyanna.” The 1913 novel, which spawned a series of books, is the basis of what’s still...

Artwalk end draws mixed reaction here

By Colleen Sparks, Managing Editor Downtown Chandler’s art walk is ending, at least for now, while new entertainment aimed at attracting different crowds will be added to this busy part of the city. The changes are happening...