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From left, Gilbert Public Schools Chief Technology Officer Jon Castelhano, Chief Operations Officer Albert Dutchover and Business Services Assistant Superintendent Crystal Zachary present the governing board information on how Proposition 320 would affect the district if passed.
East Valley school board questions Prop 320's fairness, charter school exemption
Gilbert Public Schools board members criticize Proposition 320 for excluding charter schools and overlooking essential student services while supporting accountability. more
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Chief Financial Officer Sharon Rushcamp presented the district's annual financial report to the Higley USD Governing Board.
East Valley district's financial report shows mounting budget pressures, rising maintenance costs
Higley Unified's annual financial report shows declining classroom spending, rising maintenance costs and mounting financial pressure from enrollment losses and reduced override funding. more
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From left, Michelle Morris, Anna Van Hoek and Amanda Wade are running for the two four-year seats on the Higley Unified School District Governing Board.
Three candidates for Higley USD's four-year seats answer questions
The Higley Unified School District has three open seats being decided in the November election, but under two different conditions. Two full-term, four-year seats are open with the incumbents, … more
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A student engages with an interactive flat panel in a Gilbert Public Schools classroom.
Gilbert Public Schools seeks voter approval for $136M bond
Gilbert Public Schools voters will decide Nov. 3 on a $136 million bond for aging facilities, security and technology, plus the future of the former Pioneer Elementary property. more
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A new robotic device being used at Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional medical centers can be more exacting for some surgeries.
Dignity Health adds advanced robotic surgery systems in East Valley
Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional medical centers have added advanced robotic-assisted surgical systems designed to improve precision in minimally invasive procedures and help train future surgeons. more
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Gilbert is renovating its lakes at Freestone Park.
Wildlife groups, East Valley town agree on new park's turtle rescue effort
Gilbert and wildlife rescue groups have agreed on a plan for another turtle rescue effort at Freestone Park as renovation work continues at the lakes. more
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Jorge de Cardenas is raising money through his GAMINGwithALS Twitch stream rather than just surrendering to his diagnosis.
Gilbert man turns ALS diagnosis into mission through gaming
Gilbert resident Jorge de Cardenas, 29, is using his GAMINGwithALS Twitch stream and a Scottsdale Walk ALS team to raise awareness and money after his recent ALS diagnosis. more
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Gilbert Town Council studied license-plate reading technology at a Sept. 15 study session.
East Valley town to stick with license plate readers amid privacy concerns
Gilbert police say automatic license plate readers are a valuable crime-fighting tool, while council members raise questions about privacy, data sharing and safeguards. more
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Gilbert is starting a 45-day grace period for past-due utility accounts before resuming disconnections in November.
Late fees, utility shutoffs return to Gilbert on Nov. 1
Gilbert will resume normal utility billing operations Nov. 1, including late fees and disconnections, after completing its water meter audit and giving past-due customers a 45-day grace period. more
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Gilbert Parks and Recreation Director Michael Elliott presents to council an update on parks construction and funding for Desert Sky and Gilbert Regional parks.
East Valley town advances $99M in park construction
Gilbert Town Council approved nearly $99.1 million in construction for the next phases of Desert Sky Park and Gilbert Regional Park after debate over funding, costs and recreation needs. more
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The Riparian Preserve is a water recharge station that the town has turned into a wildlife area where residents can hike, relax, bird watch or fish.
Top 10 places to visit in Gilbert
Gilbert likes to tout its quality of life, a place where people can live work and play.  The "play" part relies on places where residents and people from outside the town can visit and … more
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Gilbert has lots of transportation infrastructure projects to be done, but little money to do it.
Gilbert officials outline long-term infrastructure funding gap 
Gilbert officials say the town is approaching a critical transition point for infrastructure, with billions of dollars in identified transportation needs and limited funding capacity once existing … more
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