Community

5 newcomers, incumbent chase 2 CUSD board seats

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor   Five newcomers and one longtime incumbent are vying for two seats on the Chandler Unified School District governing board in the Nov. 6 election. Last week was the deadline for school...

Dad-son Realtor team bear down for kids

By COLLEEN SPARKS Managing Editor   Sometimes, a soft and fuzzy teddy bear can comfort children during times of extreme stress. That’s why the Chandler Police Department, along with A. Tom Wood Team at Keller Williams...

D-Vine undergoing a divine transformation

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Managing Editor   Excitement is building as a popular Ocotillo restaurant and wine bistro prepares to reinvent itself with revamped furnishings, a more modern menu and a fresh name. D-Vine Bistro &...

Senior CompuCare’s individualized training technique computes

By Lee Shappell, Staff The first thing to know about Senior CompuCare, which opened recently in Chandler, is that its name is a misnomer. Yes, the company was founded in Florida eight years ago to assist senior citizens befuddled...

The Cult, Bush and STP come together

By christina fuoco-karasinski, Contributor The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy admits he and his tourmates Bush and the Stone Temple Pilots couldn’t play summer sheds like Ak-Chin Pavilion solo. But when they come together for the...

Ducey touts record in address to Chandler business leaders

By Paul Maryniak, Executive Editor East Valley Republic legislative candidates who are in primary fights shouldn’t expect any help from Gov. Doug Ducey. “I stay out of them. They are for the people to decide,” said Ducey in...

City, state primary races head toward the finish line

By PAUL MARYNIAK, Executive Editor Depending on the results of a mathematical formula, Chandler voters in 10 days may or may not pick the last three members of the City Council that will govern them in 2019 and 2020. They’ll...

Barre fitness trend hits Chandler with new studio

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   The popular barre fitness trend has hit Chandler. Barre3, a global network of studios and leader of the ballet barre fitness movement, opened its latest location last month at 4145 S. Gilbert Road,...

Dignity Health equips public buildings with medical kits

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center and Chandler Fire Department have joined forces to provide 65 specialized emergency medical kits in approximately 35 City of Chandler buildings. The...

New Vistas Center students compete in history event

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   Sixth-grade students at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler successfully competed with counterparts from around the country recently at an all-day event for National History Day in College...