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Chandler teen on national anti-gun violence board

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor The pandemic – with its school closures, online learning angst and a general sense of isolation – may have pushed school shootings out of many people’s minds but Anvitha Doddipalli isn’t...

Arresting autobiography full of heartbreak

By Srianthi Perera Contributor The impish trio of boys on the book cover belies the story. They look mischievous, happy and cared for. But that’s a far cry from the events that followed John Gaudioso when he was little. The Sun...

Romance novelist publishes her second book this year

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF You might say the pandemic has been both a curse and a blessing for Sandra Givens. On the one hand, it has pretty much brought an end for now to traveling, which she loves. On the other hand, being grounded...

Smoothies cured Chandler teen, now she wants to cure others

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer A Chandler teenager is mixing her passions for science and nutrition by publishing a cookbook of healthy recipes designed to improve a reader’s digestive system. Diya Nath, 14, published a list of...

Financial advising duo excited about acquisition

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor Nothing succeeds like success. As cliché as that might sound, it pretty much describes the business and personal trajectory of financial advisors Jim Dwyer of Ahwatukee and Michael McGinley of...

Chandler police increase oversight on use of force

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan has added some extra layers of accountability for incidents involving officers using force against civilians. In the wake of calls for police reforms across the...

CUSD will move Erie students to new school

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Chandler Unified officials have decided to relocate Arizona College Prep-Erie’s 800 students to a new high school under construction near Gilbert and Ocotillo roads in Gilbert. The Governing Board...

Chandler senator a million-dollar election target

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor South Chandler state Sen. J.D. Mesnard has become a million-dollar target in his reelection bid. Independent organizations have spent $1,099,882 on advertising and other efforts to unseat him,...