Quantcast

SE Valley Times

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

News from July 2024

Medium nhp9kyyrertlp9gzjji2zyj9pgry

Mesa organizes civic engagement class for residents

By SE Valley Times | Jul 31, 2024

The City of Mesa’s Community Engagement team is organizing a free "Resident’s Guide to Mesa" class aimed at educating and supporting neighborhood leaders in improving their communities. The session will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mesa City Council Chambers, located at 57 E. First St.

Medium j1ykbdpu8vqhjkrue4klv13mrkw2

Chandler seeks public input on sidewalk and path gaps

By SE Valley Times | Jul 30, 2024

The City of Chandler is seeking assistance from residents to identify critical gaps in sidewalks or shared use paths. The city is conducting a study aimed at improving connections and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals using mobility aids.

Medium v4c1ibqn9xu5rrv80y7wtd2kgzml

ASU study links reproductive rates to increased cancer susceptibility in bird species

By SE Valley Times | Jul 30, 2024

In one of the largest studies on cancer susceptibility across bird species, researchers at Arizona State University have identified a relationship between reproductive rates and cancer susceptibility. The study analyzed data from over 5,700 bird necropsies across 108 species and found that birds laying more eggs per clutch tend to have higher cancer rates.

Medium t11krtlqyikjc34rregxeopl5hrm

Congressman Biggs addresses potential negligence by Secret Service

By SE Valley Times | Jul 30, 2024

This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to United States Secret Service (USSS) Acting Director Ronald Rowe regarding the agency's failures in protecting the life of a former President and current presidential candidate. The Secret Service’s failure to properly secure the location resulted in the tragic death of firefighter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting his family, and critical injuries to two other rally-goers, David Dutch and James Copenhaver.

Medium dh7t90df0unuc7ofpwvlofdbxcn8

Government event this week in Southeast Valley: July 28 - Aug. 3

By SE Valley Times | Jul 29, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

Medium j1ykbdpu8vqhjkrue4klv13mrkw2

Voting opens for Chandler's Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence People’s Choice award

By SE Valley Times | Jul 29, 2024

Voting is now open for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence People’s Choice award in Chandler, Arizona. Seven neighborhoods are competing for the accolade, which recognizes communities that participated in last fall's Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) initiative, organized in collaboration with local police departments.

Medium nhp9kyyrertlp9gzjji2zyj9pgry

Mesa hosts water donation events amid record-breaking temperatures

By SE Valley Times | Jul 29, 2024

The City of Mesa is hosting two water donation events to address the increased community demand for bottled water amidst record-breaking temperatures. The drop-off events are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, and Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Mesa Arts Center.

Medium 2zckl2udpltb8r7shwoyx1dxch44

Family & kids events this week in Southeast Valley: July 28 - Aug. 3

By SE Valley Times | Jul 29, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Southeast Valley this week.

Medium yukxcyz4lj74jteyyh2wx9ged0st

School event this week in Southeast Valley: July 28 - Aug. 3

By SE Valley Times | Jul 28, 2024

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

Medium tim mossholder grlgtekn5s unsplash

SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the SE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Medium repsmith

State Rep. Smith votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 27, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

Medium dh7t90df0unuc7ofpwvlofdbxcn8

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 26, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 7:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

Medium hernandez a

State Rep. Hernandez votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 26, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

Medium gjwqq7m0i6k86fwfq2p6xt8hdwh8

Mesa Public Schools introduces mandatory student ID protocol

By SE Valley Times | Jul 26, 2024

Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation is designed to enhance safe and caring learning environments through the visible identification of students.

Medium mid3p9jzowjg1asbdvf7nqqsdsjt

ASU introduces master's degree focused on designing habitats for living in space

By SE Valley Times | Jul 26, 2024

Architecture students at Arizona State University (ASU) will soon have the opportunity to design habitats for space, as The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts introduces a new master’s degree in space architecture and extreme environments this fall.

Medium hendrix

State Rep. Hendrix votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 25, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

Medium j1ykbdpu8vqhjkrue4klv13mrkw2

City of Chandler receives Healthy Arizona Worksite Platinum Award

By SE Valley Times | Jul 25, 2024

The City of Chandler was recognized on June 17 by the Arizona Department of Health Services with a 2024 Healthy Arizona Worksite Platinum Award.

Medium h7bbbh9osss2ebekgxdl9nrhnpz6

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 25, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Medium griffin

State Rep. Griffin votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 24, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

Medium cook

St. Timothy's parishioner: Mass illegal immigration is 'systematically destroying our sovereignty'

By SE Valley Times | Jul 24, 2024

Ken Cook, a Mesa resident and member of the St. Timothy's parish, said mass illegal immigration has had a hugely negative impact on America's national sovereignty and societal stability.