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Police arrested a man later identified as Vincent Verbick, 59, in connection with the July 31 shooting. It was later learned the suspect and victim, Simon Verbick, 60, were brothers.
Chandler Police arrest man for allegedly killing brother
Chandler Police have released information about a July 31 shooting death that turned out to involve two brothers. Just after 4:30 a.m. on July 31, according to police, officers responded to a … more
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Cien Agaves Chandler is open on the southwest corner of 54th Street and Ray Road in west Chandler, in a parking lot it shares with Longhorn Steakhouse.
West Chandler gets tacos and tequila brand from Old Town Scottsdale
Cien Agaves Chandler is open on the southwest corner of 54th Street and Ray Road in west Chandler, in a parking lot it shares with Longhorn Steakhouse. The second location of Cien Agaves, with … more
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Chandler City Manager John Pombier speaks during a recent City Council meeting. Council’s official approval of his one-year, $397,000 contract is one of more than 50 items to be voted upon during Council’s only busy public-meeting week of August.
Chandler Council to address utility rate increases, raises for officials
Since the Chandler City Council won’t have Flock cameras to address this week, it can move on to some decisions about expensive purchases. Chandler Police Chief Bryan Chapman announced Aug. 7 … more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 59th Avenue and Olive Road in August 7, 2026. Gas prices fell as crude oil prices dropped and the Strait of Hormuz possibly returning to normal operations.
These stations have the cheapest non-club gas in Chandler this week
A drop in crude oil prices and optimism that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations brought gas prices down in the Valley, as prices fell 7 cents over the past week to settle at $4.42 a … more
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Chandler Police Chief Bryan Chapman speaks to the media Aug. 7. Chapman announced Flock Safety cameras will no longer be used and that his department is terminating its relationship with the surveillance camera company after a routine audit found “an anomaly in the use of the system.” On the left is Assistant Chief Chris Lopez.
Chandler ends Flock program amid internal investigation
Dozens, if not hundreds, of Valley residents had planned to come to the Aug. 13 Chandler City Council meeting as a decision was made on whether to extend a contract with Flock Safety. That … more
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Michael Chernek was found dead in Chandler after Gilbert Police issued a SAFE Alert earlier Friday.
Missing Gilbert man found dead in Chandler
A 78-year-old Gilbert man reported missing Aug. 7 was found dead later that evening in Chandler, and a statewide SAFE Alert has been canceled. more
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Blue Donkey Greek Eats is a shop open on the southwest corner of Gilbert and Queen Creek roads in Chandler, next to AZ Pho and Grill.
New Greek eatery in south Chandler
Blue Donkey Greek Eats is a shop open the southwest corner of Gilbert and Queen Creek roads in Chandler, next to AZ Pho and Grill. A family-run business, it has traditional Greek souvlaki items … more
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A Senate panel has voted to put restraints on police to use license plate readers like this Flock ALPR camera.
Chandler ditches Flock cameras after 'anomaly' in use
The city of Chandler is discontinuing its relationship with the Flock Group Inc. for about 40 fixed cameras around the city that read and can track license plates. The reason, city officials … more
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Chandler Unified Governing Board Vice President Barb Mozdzen speaks during an Aug. 5 meeting. The board unanimously approved two contracts with the East Valley Institute of Technology for career and tech-ed programs and discussed ongoing changes to the transportation arrangement between Chandler and EVIT. 
Chandler school board OKs new career-tech contracts
Discussion and approval of an action item still didn’t make the Chandler Unified Governing Board’s Aug. 5 meeting more than a one-hour endeavor. And hopefully, approval of contracts and a … more
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Drivers face 5 weekend freeway projects in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced multiple freeway projects this weekend in the Valley. Drivers will encounter the following from Friday night, Aug. 7, to Monday morning, … more
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The city of Chandler has appointed Julianna Crespo, a performing arts executive with more than 14 years of experience leading programming, venue operations, audience development and organizational strategy, as the new general manager of Chandler Center for the Arts.
Chandler appoints new Center for the Arts GM
The city of Chandler has appointed Julianna Crespo, a performing arts executive with more than 14 years of experience leading programming, venue operations, audience development and organizational … more
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Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke has been part of all 15 For Our City days. In March 2026, he was given a plaque for his leadership around the event. On the left is Riann Balch, the city’s neighborhood resources director.
Chandler Council acknowledges ‘For Our City’ standouts
The Chandler City Council acknowledged the standouts and many other contributors at a July meeting for an annual community service event completed in March in the Traditions East neighborhood. … more
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