Chandler Fire Cadet Academy set to kick off

By SanTan Sun News staff The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department are hosting an eight-week program to prep young women and men ages 16 to 21 for a possible career in the fire service. Taught by CFHM personnel, the Fire...

STEM Festival to feature free fun for kids

By SanTan Sun News staff New World Learning Academy, a new STEM-based preschool in Chandler, is inviting families to a free event with activities for kids of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8. The STEM Festival...

New teacher transforms young Chandler pianist

By Kenneth LaFave Like thousands of young piano students, Vivian Zhao enjoyed playing her instrument, but did not give serious thought to the possibility of making music her life. “When I was a kid, my parents didn’t know if...

D-backs announce Subway Fan Fest details

The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the 13th annual Subway D-backs Fan Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The free event will offer fans access to current players, coaches, alumni...

Middle school students to see major change in academics

By Paul Maryniak Kyrene School Superintendent Jan Vesely is rolling out a plan to revamp the district’s middle schools. It is designed to improve students’ academic performance, make them more self-reliant and give them...