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The Chandler-based Ocotillo Artists Group features different artists periodically. This month, landscape artist Curtis J. Jackson, who splits his time between Gilbert and Mountain View, Alberta, Canada, is featured. A Dec. 12 show will likely include Jackson’s work.
Gilbert artist to be part of Dec. 12 Ocotillo show in Chandler
The Chandler-based Ocotillo Artists Group features different artists periodically. This month, landscape artist Curtis J. Jackson, who splits his time between Gilbert and Mountain View, Alberta, … more
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Antonette Shirley earned the Arizona Department of Education’s Copper Apple Awards for the month of August. In front, from the left, are Chandler Unified Governing Board President Patti Serrano, CUSD board member Dr. Claudia Mendoza, Arizona Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education professional learning specialist Elaine Mollindo, ADE education program specialist Kai-Se Toledo, Sophia Begody, the deputy associate superintendent for the ADE’s Office of Indian Education; Shirley, CUSD Superintendent Anna Battle and board members Ryan Heap and Barb Mozdzen. In back is CUSD board member Kurt Rohrs.
Chandler school admin lands monthly state award
Before the Chandler Unified Governing Board took on more delicate topics involving indigenous people at its Sept. 9 meeting, an award involving educating such students was presented to a CUSD staff … more
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This rendering shows much of what a developer wants to see on the northwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads in south Chandler, across from Tumbleweed Park. Land use and zoning attorney Adam Baugh of Withey Morris Baugh states, in a news release, that he’s working on permitting for this and two other Chandler corner infill projects.
Firm states it’s progressed on 3 Chandler projects
Adam Baugh of Withey Morris Baugh is working on three Chandler infill projects, according to a news release. Referring to the three properties as being on “difficult, empty corners,” the … more
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The Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s 34th season kicks off with some specially themed concerts.
Chandler Orchestra has multiple performances planned
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s 34th season kicks off with some specially themed concerts. These include the first in the orchestra’s chamber music series with the 3 p.m. Sunday, October … more
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Chandler Councilmember Jane Poston, left, speaks as Mayor Kevin Hartke, center and Councilmember and Ready Set Go Foundation founder O.D. Harris react during the 2025 Mental Well-Being walk event. This year’s well-being event is set for the morning of Saturday, Oct, 17 at Downtown Chandler Square.
Chandler mental well-being is Saturday, Oct. 17
The Ready Set Go Foundation and Chandler Councilmember O.D. Harris will host the fifth annual Mental Well-Being Walk from 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Downtown Chandler Square. The annual … more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 107th Avenue and Union Hills Drive in Peoria on Sept. 11, 2026. Despite the instability in the Middle East, gas prices dropped a cent this week according to AAA Arizona.
See where to get the cheapest non-club gas in Chandler this week
Gas prices in the Valley dropped slightly despite more instability in the Middle East, as a gallon of gas averaged $4.62 a gallon, down one cent from last week, according to AAA Arizona. more
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The state-champion and West Region qualifying Chandler National Little League baseball team is scheduled to be honored as part of the 6 p.m. Chandler City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. The meeting is part of Council’s busy public-meeting week for September.
Little Leaguers, code amendment, legal matters to be addressed by Chandler Council
A zoning code amendment is one of dozens of decisions the Chandler City Council will be asked to tackle during its only public-meeting week of September. Council will be asked to approve an … more
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Chandler freeway work returns after holiday weekend
Drivers will encounter freeway closures and restrictions this weekend along Loops 101, 202, 303 and State Routes 51, 347, state transportation officials said Thursday. Here is what to expect … more
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Mesa, Chandler SWAT teams respond to East Valley barricade, suspect arrested
A 34-year-old man faces charges in after police said he fled from officers who attempted a traffic stop Friday afternoon and then barricaded himself  inside his Mesa home. Mesa police … more
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Simone Kjolsrud, water resources manager for the city of Chandler, said the Bureau of Reclamation’s Colorado River cuts for Arizona for 2027-28, announced Aug. 21, won’t move Chandler out of Stage 1 of its drought management plan.
Colorado River cuts won’t affect Chandler taps, manager says
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Aug. 21 announcement likely won’t mean anything to city of Chandler water customers in 2027 or most of 2028, according to one city director. But the details … more
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Joshua Lee stands during a performance at Snape Maltings in Aldeburgh, England, in August. Lee, a Chandler resident, BASIS student and experienced violinist, was chosen as “concertmaster” of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, or NYO-USA, for its residency program and performances at Carnegie Hall and in four European countries this summer.
BASIS Chandler student plays with national orchestra
This summer, Joshua Lee did some traveling rare for an American teen. The Chandler teen, BASIS student and violinist was one of the few musicians chosen for an international orchestra training … more
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Ann Adams speaks during the Chandler Unified Governing Board’s Sept. 9 regular meeting. After about 30 public speakers and a long board discussion, the board voted, 3-2, to read the district’s land acknowledgement at the start of board meetings and graduation ceremonies.
Chandler school district land acknowledgement playing passes by 3-2 vote
Almost 30 public speakers and a 20-minute board discussion preceded a 3-2 Chandler Unified Governing Board vote on one of the action items at its Sept. 9 meeting. more
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