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Chandler takes baby step toward bias ban

By Ken Sain, Staff Writer Chandler is the largest city in Arizona without an anti-discrimination ordinance. This month, officials took a baby step toward considering one. City Council on Oct. 14 authorized spending around $56,000...

100+ Women help Boost a Foster Family

By Leann Landberg and Susan Barlow Guest Writers In the unfortunate event that a child must be separated from their biological parents, placement with relatives, or kinship care, provides permanency for children and helps them...

Unique water plant enabling Intel’s massive expansion

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Intel’s Sept. 24 groundbreaking ceremony for the $20 billion expansion of the Ocotillo campus in Chandler brought out all the top officials. Chandler’s mayor and most of the city council were there....

Chandler man transforms childhood fear of Halloween

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Mason Petersen said Halloween terrified him as a child. It wasn’t just the ghost stories and haunted mansions. Petersen is autistic and the flashing lights and loud noises led to some sensory overload....

Celebrated photo exhibit coming to Chandler Museum

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Chandler Museum visitors will have a chance next month to see images taken by National Geographic photographers that capture the spirit and majesty of the American West. Featuring iconic and rare...

Celebrated EV Lakeshore Music changes venues

By Bridgette Redman Contributor The dream of two Valley jazz supporters will open its doors this October. Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft have built the new 30,000-square-foot performing arts venue bearing their name at 8445 E....

Pita Jungle jam session returns on somber note

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF It’s been more than a year, but the popular Pita Jungle Jazz Jam is returning Oct. 14 – but starting on a somewhat somber note. The first installment of the weekly Thursday event 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 14 at...

Site ranks Chandler 23rd safest city in the U.S.

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Chandler is the 23rd safest city in the country but not the safest in Arizona, according to a survey of 182 American cities conducted by the financial website wallethub.com. That statewide honor belongs to...

Assistance League plans fashion show fundraiser

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF An organization of volunteers that helped thousands of East Valley schoolchildren this year despite the pandemic is gearing up to celebrate this achievement at a fashion show and luncheon. The Assistance...

Arizona hospitals reaped $1.5 billion profit last year

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services Arizona hospitals overall saw huge increases in their profits during last year. New figures from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System show total profits topped $1.5 billion –...