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Chandler gets so-so ranking as Thanksgiving destination

By Josh Ortega SanTan Staff Writer People going to Chandler for Thanksgiving could do a lot worse – and a lot better – for a place to celebrate the holiday. Chandler ranked 29th among 100 cities across the country for best...

Council OKs downtown Chandler project after assurances

By Ken Sain Managing Editor Chandler City Council members made sure the developer of the Downtown District understands they are worried they’re being promised lots of tax-generating retail business but will end up with only...

Sugarland debut downtown kicks of holiday season here

By Ken Sain Managing Editor Downtown Chandler is known for its bars and restaurants, filling the night air with live music and fun. There are other businesses, however. The new executive director of the Downtown Chandler...

Region begins to sparkle with Christmas cheer

By Alex Gallagher  GetOut Staff Writer Residents across the East Valley looking for places get into a festive spirit have many events to choose from. Starting this weekend, cities will be lighting up their downtown areas and...

Chandler launching information web portal

By Ken Sain Managing Editor The City of Chandler is launching a web portal that is designed to improve transparency and make the city more accountable to its residents. People who have any question about the city may find it a...

Rohrs, Serrano win board race as Mesnard takes LD13

By Ken Sain Managing Editor Voters are sending two candidates from opposite sides of the political spectrum to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board. Kurt Rohrs and Patti Serrano were elected in the Nov. 8 general...

Chandler’s new chicken law could face referendum

By Ken Sain Managing Editor The Chandler City Council approved allowing backyard chickens in residential neighborhoods on a divided vote. But the fight may not be over. Les Minkus of South Chandler, who has been leading the...

Chandler Council OKs non-discrimination ordinance

By Ken Sain Managing Editor The advocates for a non-discrimination ordinance gathered outside Chandler City Council Chambers to celebrate even before the Nov. 10 meeting was officially over. Chandler is no longer the largest city...

Chandler veterans panel finally finds its footing

By Ken Sain Managing Editor The Chandler City Council approved a Military and Veterans Affairs Commission a year ago. It took a while, but the commission is ready to be part of the community. Its first events was a Veterans...

CUSD students’ test results approach pre-pandemic levels

By Ken Sain Managing Editor Chandler Unified School District students’ performance on standard tests show their achievement on average is close to pre-pandemic levels. The district’s Governing Board took an in-depth look at...