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Intel’s $20B investment bringing thousands of jobs

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor In a move that will have major implications for virtually every facet of Chandler’s and the Valley’s economy, Intel last week unveiled plans to invest $20 billion for the construction of two...

Refocused attention on Jesus’ death, resurrection

By Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Guest Writer The Smithsonian Magazine recently featured an article titled Drawing Fire. Author Ron Rosenbaum began the article, “Fueled by outrage and armed with an artist’s pen, journalist...

God’s hand continues to lead us through pandemic

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Columnist It hardly seems possible that it has been a year since the nightmare of a tragic pandemic has reared its ugly head. Many have lost loved ones and many more are witnessing friends and family...

Young EV thespians prepare in-person performances again

By Staci Hauk Contributor Known for presenting professional quality theater and offering educational experiences in the East Valley, Limelight Youth Theater boasts an array of springtime performances as young thespians venture...

Chandler celebrates National Jazz Month in style

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Jazz is back in a big way in Chandler next month – both online and in-person – in April, which also happens to be National Jazz Month. In a certain sign of spring – and the apparent slowing down of...

Young Chandler golfers make strong tourney showing

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Several young Chandler duffers have finished strong in area Desert Mashie golf tournament. After finishing in second place in 2020, Anawin Pikulthong of Chandler won the 2021 Desert Mashie Championship by a...

Chandler woman helps grandparents raising grandkids

By Srianthi Perera Contributor Raising children when parents are young brings its share of trials and tribulations, but how much more difficult is it when they have to do it the second time around? If grandparents raising...

2 Chandler teen pianists win national honors

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Two 16-year-old pianists from Chandler have won a prestigious national competition for a piano duet they performed. Rachel Dai and Nathan Lam took first place in the senior performance in a piano duet...

Hamilton girls come up short in 6A title game

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor The Hamilton girls basketball team found itself in a hole early on in Saturday’s 6A girls basketball state championship game against Valley Vista. Cold shooting mixed with Valley Vista’s ability...

Seton Catholic wins 12th state championship

By Ethan Greni Staff Writer Seton Catholic Prep won the 2021 AIA girls basketball 4A state championship 70-62 over Salpointe Catholic on Saturday. The title is the school’s third in the last four years, and 12th total under...