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HealthCircle the City is opening an 85-bed medical respite center in MesaIf you've ever wondered where someone goes after a hospital stay when they have nowhere safe to recover, here's some good news. Circle the City is opening its East Valley Medical Respite Center in Mesa, an 85-bed place for people experiencing homelessness to heal after they're discharged.Wednesday’s editionRead RememberingBill Shover, Fiesta Bowl co-founder who shaped Valley sports, dies at 98Bill Shover, a co-founder of the Fiesta Bowl who helped shape the Valley sports world, has died. KOLD reports he died at home on Nov. 7 at 98, after decades as The Arizona Republic's community relations manager.Wednesday’s editionRead WaterFall storms pushed SRP's reservoirs from 53% to 70% full in less than a weekIf you've wondered where all that rain went, a lot of it is sitting in the Salt and Verde reservoirs. The Salt River Project says it stored about 370,000 acre-feet from the storms, taking the system from 53% full on Nov. 1 to 70% full on Nov. 6.Tuesday’s editionRead East Valley SportsASU beat Colorado 20-10 as freshman QB Jake Fette caught a touchdown and threw oneIf you watched the Sun Devils on Saturday, you saw one quarterback do two jobs. Freshman Jake Fette, in his first home start, caught a touchdown and threw one as Arizona State beat Colorado at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.Tuesday’s editionRead Around the ValleyTempe Town Lake is closed to boating, fishing and swimming until further noticeIf you were planning a day on the water in Tempe, hold off. Boating, fishing and swimming at Tempe Town Lake are prohibited until further notice because of shore damage and bacterial contamination, including E. coli, after historic floods in the Salt and Verde rivers.Monday’s editionRead Sun DevilsJake Fette throws and catches a touchdown as ASU beats Colorado 20-10If you watched Saturday night, you saw a first. Freshman quarterback Jake Fette became the first ASU quarterback in 30 years to throw and catch a touchdown pass in the same game, and the Sun Devils beat Colorado 20-10 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. Jake Plummer did it in 1996, and his 1996 Rose Bowl team was in the crowd.Monday’s editionRead

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  • Chandler HighThe district plans to expand and update Chandler High's more than 30-year-old cafeteria, turning part of the covered outdoor space into indoor seating.

    The district plans to expand and update Chandler High's more than 30-year-old cafeteria, turning part of the covered outdoor space into indoor seating. Construction could begin in January and would take about nine to 12 months.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC15 Arizona

  • Dirty DiningTwo Chandler spots made this week's Dirty Dining Report: Yama Sushi House on W.

    Two Chandler spots made this week's Dirty Dining Report: Yama Sushi House on W. Ray Rd. with 3 violations and Angie's Lobster on E. Queen Creek Rd. with 4. Yama had no certified food manager, and at Angie's an employee was washing hands without soap.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: AZ Family

  • Home salesPhoenix REALTORS® data show closed sales of single-family homes rose 0.8% through October.

    Phoenix REALTORS® data show closed sales of single-family homes rose 0.8% through October. October closings alone fell 17.9% from a year earlier.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: AZ Big Media

  • CardinalsQuarterback Carson Beck will make his NFL debut Sunday, starting against the Rams at State Farm Stadium.

    Quarterback Carson Beck will make his NFL debut Sunday, starting against the Rams at State Farm Stadium. He last played in Glendale in the Fiesta Bowl, when he crossed the goal line with 18 seconds left to send Miami past Ole Miss.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: Arizona Sports

  • Tempe motelMore than 100 people, including families with children, were forced to leave a Tempe Motel 6 near Priest Drive as the nonprofit AZ Hugs struggled to pay for their rooms.

    More than 100 people, including families with children, were forced to leave a Tempe Motel 6 near Priest Drive as the nonprofit AZ Hugs struggled to pay for their rooms. Motel management said the group owed more than $10,000, and the City of Tempe said the bill exceeded $20,000.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: AZ Family

  • Bill ShoverBill Shover, a Fiesta Bowl co-founder and longtime Arizona Republic community relations manager, died Nov.

    Bill Shover, a Fiesta Bowl co-founder and longtime Arizona Republic community relations manager, died Nov. 7 at his home. He was 98.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: AZ Big Media

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  1. Your Valley2 hours ago

    Work crews finish I-10 bridge construction between Phoenix/Chandler, Pinal County

    The new east and westbound Interstate 10 bridges over the Gila River, about 11 miles south of the Phoenix and Chandler, have been completed. The work finishes the first of four segments of the …

  2. AZ Big Media2 hours ago

    As pickleball grows, the Hall of Fame serves to protect its legacy

    To celebrate, the Pickleball Hall of Fame is hosting a weekend celebration from Thursday, Nov. 12, to Saturday, Nov. 14.

  3. Your Valley2 hours ago

    Queen Creek police find seven missing teens

    Queen Creek police report that six teen boys and one teen girl missing from Queen Creek have been located. Last seen on Oct. 31, Brandon Winfrey, 17, and Rashaun Luis, 15 have been located and …

  4. Phoenix New Times3 hours ago

    The five worst gas stations in Arizona, according to you, fellow drivers

    Drivers are spending a pretty penny to make their daily commutes, but not all gas stations are equal.

  5. Arizona Sports4 hours ago

    Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic returns for second year

    The UCF Knights won the inaugural flag football tournament last season, beating in-state opponent Florida 19-7.

  6. FOX 10 Phoenix4 hours ago

    Explosive device thrown at patrol car injures officer

    A Mesa officer was injured after police say someone intentionally threw an explosive device at a patrol car on Thursday near Southern Avenue and Ellsworth Road. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.

    Also reported byKYMAazcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicAZ Family

  7. Your Valley5 hours ago

    Arizona Fall League playoffs start today

    It only takes two or three wins to crown a champion. The Arizona Fall League playoffs start today at Sloan Park in Mesa. All six teams in the league make the playoffs, though the top two teams …

  8. Telemundo Phoenix/Tucson5 hours ago

    Investigan balazos y explosión que daña patrulla en Mesa

    La policía investigaba unos disparos al este de la ciudad y de repente hubo una explosión a unas calles de distancia.

  9. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic6 hours ago

    How ASU football can take down UCF's 'attack' mentality in key road test

    Arizona State has had a few lengthy road trips this season. They'll face another at Central Florida in Orlando.

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Chandler and Arizona news notes, plus a look at the Cardinals

Plus, Chandler High's cafeteria could be expanded starting in January.

The TLDR

  1. Chandler High's cafeteria could be expanded starting in January
  2. Two Chandler eateries made the Dirty Dining list
  3. Metro Phoenix home sales dropped in October
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