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The Mesa Police Department will conduct DUI enforcement activities this weekend. The MPD Traffic Unit will continue its support of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) Memorial Day Weekend DUI Task Force, beginning Friday, May 24th until Monday, May 27th. Emphasized hours will take place each night from 4 pm until 2 am.

City of Chandler announces new summer hours for recycling center

The City of Chandler has announced new summer hours for the Recycling Solid-Waste Collection Center (RSWCC), located at 955 E. Queen Creek Road. The facility will operate from May 30 to September 1, opening Thursday through Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and city-observed holidays.

Congressman Biggs condemns ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

This week, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution condemning the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant applications for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.

Chandler announces events for Juneteenth celebration in June

The City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division will celebrate Juneteenth and Freedom Week by co-hosting the third annual Culture Music in the Park event on Saturday, June 15, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, located at 3 S. Arizona Ave.

Chandler initiates major sewer line rehabilitation along Price Road

Chandler, Ariz. – The Chandler City Council has awarded two agreements for the rehabilitation of the 66-inch sewer interceptor along Price Road, south of the Loop 202 Santan Freeway. This pipe is the largest in the city and handles approximately half of Chandler's daily wastewater treatment.

WWII photography exhibit opens at Chandler Museum

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Equipped with an M1 Carbine rifle and a Speed Graphic Camera, Private First Class (PFC) Leander Zwick Jr. stepped onto the shores of Normandy and encountered the Allies’ bloodiest day of WWII. Zwick and his 165th Signal Photographic Company were embedded with U.S. Army VII Corps and documented the front-line actions at the Battle of Cherbourg.

Graham Rossini named new athletic director at Arizona State University

Graham Rossini has been appointed as the new athletic director for Arizona State University (ASU). With over two decades of experience in sports business, Rossini brings a wealth of knowledge from his time at Major League Baseball and the Power 5 level. His previous roles include serving as the chief business officer of Sun Devil Athletics and spending 13 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks as vice president of special projects and fan experience.

Grand opening marks new era for small businesses in downtown Mesa

Mesa's small business and entrepreneurship ecosystem has introduced a new hub for innovation and collaboration with the grand opening of Mesa Business Builder (MBB) @ The Studios. Located at 59 E. 1st St. in downtown Mesa, this facility aims to support local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

Congressman Biggs demands accountability from watchdog committee over unaddressed DHS allegations

On May 23, 2024, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and eight Republican colleagues sent a letter questioning the actions of the Council of the Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency’s Integrity Committee (IC). The IC has a statutory responsibility to review allegations of wrongdoing by Inspectors General and their senior staff but appears to have failed in this duty.

Chandler adopts laws banning unruly gatherings and brass knuckles for minors

CHANDLER, Ariz. - On May 23, 2024, the Chandler City Council unanimously voted to adopt two ordinances aimed at curbing teen violence. The new laws, which take effect on June 24, prohibit unruly gatherings and the possession of brass knuckles by minors.

City of Tempe announces slight rise in fiscal year '24/'25 property tax rate

By SE Valley Times | May 22, 2024

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Chandler Fire Department offers free emergency preparedness training in June

By SE Valley Times | May 22, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler Fire Department (CFD) is offering a free training course for Chandler residents who want to learn how to take care of themselves, their family, neighborhood, and community during an emergency or disaster. This Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course provides community members with hands-on and classroom instruction over two consecutive Saturdays. Courses include fire safety, utility control, light search and rescue, basic medical care, and more.

Homelessness drops by one-third in Tempe's latest count

By SE Valley Times | May 22, 2024

Tempe sees significant drop in homelessness

Mesa residents to vote on 2050 General Plan in November 2024

The Mesa City Council has approved the 2050 General Plan, allowing Mesa residents to vote on it during the November 2024 General Election.

City of Mesa pools to open on May 25 with special grand opening hours

City of Mesa pools are set to open for the summer season starting Saturday, May 25. On the inaugural day, all pools will observe special grand opening hours from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ASU joins national effort on community resilience against extreme heat

Arizona State University (ASU) has been named a lead partner in the newly established Center for Heat Resilient Communities. This initiative, supported by a $4.5 million grant from the National Integrated Heat Health Information System, aims to address the growing challenge of extreme heat. The funding comes from the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.

ASU scientists uncover new insights into exoplanet WASP-107b