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Broken Yolk serves breakfast creations

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor A popular restaurant known for its large portions, diverse eggs Benedicts and other breakfast options is opening its second Arizona location in Chandler on Monday.The Broken Yolk Café will open...

Americans of all faiths can no longer be silent

By RABBI IRWIN WIENER, Guest Columnist “O God, keep not your silence; hold not your peace, and be not still O God. For lo your enemies are in an uproar; and they that hate you have lifted up their head. They hold crafty...

Teens have blast, gain skills at space camp

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor Several students at Chandler high schools are flying high after taking simulated missions, building model rockets and engaging in other fun STEM activities at the U.S. Space & Rocket...

A mother’s intuition leads to Chandler’s volunteer of the year

BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE, Staff Writer An innate maternal need to help her child find happiness years ago ultimately won Cathy Yamashiro two volunteer-of-the-year awards during Disability Awareness Month.But her passion to see people...

Guns are focus of provocative gallery exhibit

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor Distinctive works of two artists that relate to guns will likely generate questions and conversations on a timely topic at Vision Gallery. The photographs of Kari Wehrs of Tempe and the...

Racing school’s $1.6M auction depends on what’s in a name

By PAUL MARYNIAK, Executive Editor The internationally renowned Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving could be under new ownership by May if a big question can be answered to the new owners’ satisfaction: Can it...

Chandler school rallies around teacher with cancer

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor A charter school in Chandler is rallying around a beloved music teacher who is battling cancer and giving students lessons in compassion and bravery in the process. Great Hearts – Archway...

Chandler tells families: Go fish and have some fun

Santan Sun News Staff   Something’s fishy in Chandler next weekend, but it’s all in good family fun. Parents and their children can grab some fishing poles and head out to Chandler’s five-acre lake at Veterans Oasis...

CUSD ‘Deep Equity’ raises some parents’ concerns

By Kayla Rutledge, Staff Writer Chandler Unified School District’s ongoing pursuit of impartiality in the classroom with the hope of closing achievement and other gaps among students has left some parents concerned about what...

Chandler mayor suggests regional texting ban

By Jim Walsh, Staff Writer The mayors of Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa  are hoping that the State Legislature finally passes a bill to combat texting while driving, but are prepared to study a regional crackdown if lawmakers...