Education tax ruling fuels campaign against 2 state justices
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
Upset with a ruling that knocked a tax hike for education off the ballot, some education advocates are trying to get voters to turn one or two Supreme Court...
Next ‘Bikes and Bites’ event Sept. 20 in Gilbert
Cycle Ave. and Sushi Brokers Gilbert are teaming to offer exercise and sushi enthusiasts the next “Bikes and Bites” special, 7-7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Participants book a stationary-bike workout class for $15 at...
Food truck festival returns to Chandler
azFEASTivals, producer of the weekly Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek Feastivals, is bringing gourmet-food trucks back to south Chandler 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Sept. 9, after a three-year hiatus.
The grand opening will...
Higley students fare better than GPS in AzMERIT scores
By Cecilia Chan, GSN Managing Editor
Nearly half of the students in Gilbert’s two public school systems aren’t adept at reading, writing and math, according to the latest AzMERIT test scores.
While Higley Unified School District...
Dems in Arizona gaining more registered voters than GOP
By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
It may not be the signs of a “blue wave,” but a new report from the Secretary of State’s Office suggests that Arizona Democrats appear to be more energized...
Town realizes profit in controversial land deal
By Cecilia Chan GSN Managing Editor
Nine years after critics slammed Gilbert for paying over-market price for 143 acres for a park, the town could soon be laughing its way to the bank.
The Town Council...
Utility helps local teachers buy supplies
Parents aren’t the only ones shelling out money for paper, pencils and binders as kids head back to school. According to one national report, teachers spend an average $530 of their own money each...
Planning Commission splits vote in neighborhood feud
By Cecilia Chan GSN Managing Editor
Lanny Hair had had multiple heart attacks and is not in the best of health.
He and his wife want to move from west Phoenix closer to their son Jason...
Cobblestone Auto Spa donates $24K to Treasures 4 Teachers
Cobblestone Auto Spa, with facilities across the East Valley, is donating nearly $24,000 to Treasures 4 Teachers, which provides classroom support to Arizona’s educators. The donation caps a six-week fundraiser organized by Cobblestone at...
Low vaccination rates in county concern health officials
By AMANDA FAHEY and NICOLE HERNANDEZ Cronkite News
A recent study identified the metro Phoenix area as a “hotspot” for potential disease outbreak because of the high rate of parents who opt out of vaccinating...
