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News from September 2024

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Chandler Recreation partners with local school for monthly community nights

By SE Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Chandler, Ariz. – Chandler Recreation has partnered with Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School to bring back Community Nights, offering free family activities on the third Friday of each month. The events are designed to provide affordable entertainment for families, combining sports and themed activities.

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Study explores evolving framework for understanding cancer

By SE Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Cancer cells are driven by the same imperative guiding all living things: to grow, survive, and reproduce. Although cancer’s evolutionary underpinnings have been recognized since the 1950s, clinicians have been slow to apply the lessons of evolution to combat this deadly disease, which remains the second-leading cause of death, claiming 9.7 million lives worldwide in 2022.

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Biggs calls for probe into fines against Christian universities

By SE Valley Times | Sep 10, 2024

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has formally requested that the House Education and Workforce Committee, chaired by Virginia Foxx (R-NC), conduct a hearing to investigate what he describes as the Biden-Harris Department of Education’s targeting of Christian universities. Biggs asserts that under Secretary Miguel Cardona's leadership, the Department has imposed excessive fines on institutions such as Grand Canyon University (GCU), Liberty University (LU), and Ashland University (AU).

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Government events this week in Southeast Valley: Sept. 8-14

By SE Valley Times | Sep 9, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

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Which former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By SE Valley Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | Sep 8, 2024

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

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Sep 6, 2024

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

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Mesa Public Schools earn national recognition for health commitment

By SE Valley Times | Sep 6, 2024

Fifty-five schools within Mesa Public Schools have been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as part of their 2023-24 list of America's Healthiest Schools. This distinction honors their dedication to promoting health and well-being among students and staff.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Sep 6, 2024

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

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ASU integrates support initiatives for Black students into campus culture

By SE Valley Times | Sep 5, 2024

Arizona State University (ASU) continues to embed support for Black students, faculty, and staff into its culture as part of the LIFT Initiative. The initiative, launched in 2020 by ASU President Michael Crow, aims to create meaningful change at the university and contribute to a national agenda for social justice.

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Congressmen urge investigation into massive National Public Data breach

By SE Valley Times | Sep 4, 2024

Today, Congressmen Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) sent a letter to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the hack of National Public Data. Last month, reports emerged that hackers have stolen and leaked the sensitive personal data of nearly three billion people. The data appears to include full names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers.

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Kevin Hartke named president of Arizona League's Executive Committee

By SE Valley Times | Sep 4, 2024

Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke has been named president of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Executive Committee. He will serve a two-year term leading the 25-member executive committee, consisting of mayors representing cities across Arizona, that governs the League’s activities.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Local Government Meetings today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

Southeast Valley Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Southeast Valley: Sept. 1-7

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

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St. Timothy's parishioner: 'Abortion is the most important issue' in upcoming presidential election

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

Eva Berney, a Mesa resident and member of St. Timothy's parish, said "abortion is the most important issue" in the upcoming presidential election in light of Vice President Kamala Harris' stance on abortion.

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School event this September in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

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

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Golden Neighbors program resumes fall activities in Chandler

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

The City of Chandler’s Golden Neighbors program is set to resume for the fall season, beginning with a gardening workshop on Thursday, September 19, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The free event will take place at Sunset Library, located at 4920 W. Ray Road.

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Congressman Biggs addresses concerns over new HHS-Epic partnership

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent letters to Xavier Becerra, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, and Judy Faulkner, CEO of electronic health record company Epic, regarding concerns over the threats posed to health data privacy.

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ASU hackers win $2M at DEF CON AI competition

By SE Valley Times | Sep 3, 2024

In August, approximately 30,000 attendees, including cybersecurity professionals, expert programmers, and officials from top government agencies, gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker convention.