CUSD plans in-person graduations, no proms

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer The Chandler Unified School District is sacrificing proms this school year to keep high school seniors safe and healthy for in-person graduations. For the second year in a row, the pandemic is...

New ambulance contract covers N. Chandler ‘gaps’

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer City Council has approved a new contract that could potentially help fill Chandler’s “gaps” for ambulance service – especially in the northern part of the city. On March 25, Council approved a...

State Fair, million people coming to Chandler’s backyard

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The roar of midway rides and the smell of fried everything is coming to a place not far from Chandler this fall. The State Fair Board last week voted to move the 2021 fair to the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports...

Son’s suicide attempts frustrate Chandler mom

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Nailah Hendrickson can vividly recall the night last August when she awoke to police officers banging on the door to her Chandler home. It was just after 1 a.m. and Hendrickson was stunned to wake up...

Shrinking revenue blunts state road projects

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor More electric and fuel-efficient motor vehicles and a gas tax that hasn’t been changed in 30 years are making it increasingly more difficult for Arizona to provide a highway system that can...

Narducci named new CUSD superintendent

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Assistant Superintendent Frank Narducci has been promoted to replace Camille Casteel as the Chandler Unified School District’s next superintendent. The district’s Governing Board voted unanimously...

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...