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Arizona Partners is reviving the former Fry’s at Alma School and Warner with new stores like PetSmart, Ross Dress for Less, Burlington Coat Factory, Red Brick Eatery, Image Studio Salon & Gozen Kamicha.

Ross and Burlington will open in October, and additional shops are planned for 2027.

The Chandler Unified Governing Board will consider the annual school resource officer contract between the district and the city during its 6:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, Aug.

19 at the district offices (1525 W. Frye Road). A 5:30 p.m. session will address additional agenda items before the meeting.

Waymo will soon expand its driverless ride-hailing service by adding 55 square miles in the East Valley, including Gilbert, parts of Chandler, and San Tan Ranch with new connections to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at Mesa — its plans exclude West Valley.

Omaha Steaks opened Aug.

12 at Laguna Village, 5965 W. Ray Road, Unit 28 in west Chandler & now offers USDA-approved, grass-fed beef plus seafood, pork, poultry, and meal kits, operating daily from 10 a.m. with weekend hour adjustments. It is the brand's second Arizona store.

Chandler residents may notice a 2-cent rise at non-club gas stations as AAA reported prices increased to $4.44 per gallon on Friday — higher crude oil costs kept pumps near record August levels.

The Arizona Humane Society urges pet owners to get year-round vaccinations as preventable diseases rise, with 526 animals treated for parvovirus so far compared to 451 last year at three local clinics.

Appointments are required for the mobile clinic + hours vary with weather.

Ziggi’s Coffee closed its Fulton Ranch Towne Center location near Hamilton High School on Arizona Avenue Friday, Aug.

14. The Colorado-based chain still operates in Tempe + Gilbert + east Mesa + Anthem.

Valley Bloom Thrift Shop in Chandler is a volunteer-run nonprofit that supports local programs through uniforms, clothing, scholarships, and care kits; it will open early on Aug.

17 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) for National Thrift Shop Day.