How to relate with survivors of suicide victims

By Missy Palrang Guest Writer When someone chooses to end his or her life, the survivors are unwillingly forced into a world filled with grief and confusion.  A world that has no road maps. It’s a world I’m familiar with...

Trump echoes Ducey’s gun-control measure

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services   Calling it the best way to prevent mass shootings, Gov. Doug Ducey is renewing his bid to allow judges to take away guns of people believed to be a danger to themselves or others...

This end-of-season cobbler is peachy keen

With jan D’Atri, Contributor We’re nearing the end of peach season, but it’s not too late to give this Caramel Peach Cobbler a try.  It goes together in three layers, but in the oven, the bottom layer rises to the top and...

Tempe man among 3 charged in deadly drug hit

By Jim Walsh Staff Writer   A former basketball player at Seton Catholic High School faces first-degree murder and other charges stemming from a drug-related hit in Scottsdale. Mathhew Eric Bjornholt, 20, of Tempe, and two...

Retirees sought to help teachers in area schools

SanTan Sun News Staff   With a renewed focus on student academic growth, particularly in literacy and math skills, Your Experience Counts (YEC) is actively recruiting classroom volunteers to support students and teachers in...

Region is a growing powerhouse even before census

By Gary Nelson Contributor Even before the U.S. Census Bureau takes its official count of East Valley residents on April 1, new statistics speak to the region’s growing clout. Recent population estimates suggest, for example,...

Ocotillo Grille expanding its menu next month

By Colleen Sparks Contributor   People can unwind after playing golf and relax over food and drinks while looking at the lush, green course in the casual but elegant Ocotillo Grille.  The restaurant at 3751 S. Clubhouse...

New downtown business enables patrons to vent

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer   A majestic, purple unicorn adorns one of the walls of Kristin Garcia’s new shop.  But this is no doe-eyed, cartoonish, cute unicorn. He has the face and presence of a strong warrior. This...

New business will store big toys for hobbyists

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF Chandler residents needing extra space to store their cars, boats or motorcycles will soon have the option of buying units at the new Toy Barn location.  Projecting to open next year, the 80,000-square-foot...

Nearby restaurants changing up their menus

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   Two Gilbert restaurants are sprucing up their menus with new items. Nico Heirloom Kitchen has already unveiled its new additions while Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row will unveil theirs Aug. 15....