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‘Supernanny’ to feature Chandler parents

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer A Chandler family will be sharing their struggles with raising four children under age 4 by participating in an upcoming episode of the long-running reality show “Supernanny.” Jo Frost, the...

Chandler teen named finalist in global science competition

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer A Chandler teen has advanced through an international competition for aspiring filmmakers and science enthusiasts. Abbie Jin, 17, was recently named one of 30 semifinalists out of a pool of 5,600...

Chandler journalist publishes first novel

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor As a journalist for several decades, Srianthi Perera has chronicled everything from breaking news stories to people profiles to local events – many of them in recent years in the East Valley....

Chandler Library is worth your friendship

By Miss Palrang Guest Writer What the heck is a “Friend of the Library?” I asked myself while attending my first board meeting for that “mysterious” group.  Perhaps it’s a question I should have asked myself before I...

COVID-19 impact on city funds less than feared

By Mayor Kevin Hartke Guest Writer As we have now received actual revenue results for the first four months which were impacted by COVID-19 (March-June 2020), we are starting to see that the true impact of COVID-19 on our...

Valley Christian unveils state-of-art weight room

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor Valley Christian High School has long had one of the best athletic programs in the state, especially in the small-school conferences. But despite the school’s success, Valley Christian lacked...

AIA adjusts metric, clears way for football to begin

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor After months of speculation, worry, optimism and most importantly, stress surrounding the Arizona high school football season, it seems all systems are a go. The Arizona Interscholastic Association...

Plumbing supply firm to develop potato barn site

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF A Mesa family business is finally ready to implement its plan for an historic Gilbert site. The Smith family, owners of Central Arizona Supply, plan to break ground this fall for its renovation and expansion...

Restaurant family opening new Gilbert eatery

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF It’s an understatement to say that the pandemic-driven shutdown could not have come at a worse time for Mairead and Fabrice Buschetz, owners of the Cuisine and Wine Bistro in Chandler and Copper & Logs...

ImprovMania welcomes back audience with talk show

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer ImprovMANIA is welcoming back audience members to its theater in downtown Chandler after a six-month hiatus was taken to protect patrons from the coronavirus. Owner Dave Specht is excited to perform...