Good morning, Chandler.

Fulton Homes runs its annual Stuff the Bus back-to-school drive at Chandler Fashion Center from now until July 6 to collect school supplies for children aided by Save the Family—donations are made at a school bus parked outside the food court.

Fulton Homes, Save the Family and KUPD will host a promotional event on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when local businesses offer free food and prizes to the first 50 donations.

Today, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board will vote on five major action items—one of which is a budget measure that could lead to the longest review process.

The board's decisions will affect school funding in Chandler.

Today, the Salt River Project board approved converting Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns from coal to natural gas, planning to complete renovations by 2029 and end coal use by 2032.

The change will save customers over $300 million + cut carbon emissions while supporting more than 150,000 homes amid rising demand.

Chandler has partnered with ASU (Arizona State University) as its City Council approved an agreement with ASU's Seidman Research Institute (the consultancy arm of the W.P.

Carey School of Business) to produce a 20-year economic vitality report funded by a grant from the Chandler Industrial Development Authority. ASU will begin research this summer and the final report is expected in early 2026.

Maricopa County approved Monday a $3.9B budget that cut the total property tax rate by 0.37%—its fifth consecutive year—and set aside nearly half its funds for public safety while planning to save over $250 million by consolidating county office space.

Maricopa County will spend about $5 million on a new plane for the Sheriff’s Office to extradite criminal suspects arrested outside of Arizona.

Officials say the new plane will carry a crew and six or seven prisoners and replace an almost 50-year-old aircraft that required multiple trips to Texas and California.

Clint Black 30th Anniversary Tour

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 30 years with country icon Clint Black in an unforgettable concert experience.

The Rat Pack in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of classic tunes from the legendary Rat Pack.

RoboSports Challenge and Game Coding Camp

All day — Jake's Unlimited — Varies by session — Create robots and mobile games while learning coding fundamentals and sports challenges.

APFC 18: Arizona Fight Night

3:30-7:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Tickets from $169.99 — Experience an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action in Chandler, AZ.

Breakthrough Basketball Summer Camp

July 8-10 — The Lab in Chandler — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with focused training on shooting and ball handling techniques.

Operation Back to School

Jul 12 — 10:36 p.m. — 1825 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ — Free entry — Help local students prepare for the school year with gifted backpacks full of supplies.

Engineering for Kids: VEX Robotics and Wildlife Adventures

AM & PM Sessions — Jake's Unlimited — Various pricing options — Engage in robotics coding and wildlife exploration through hands-on activities.

Chandler Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Cultivate connections and boost your business in a supportive community of entrepreneurs.

Libbie Higgins Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with rising comedian Libbie Higgins, known for her viral characters and quick wit.

Chandler Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with entrepreneurs and influencers to amplify business growth and visibility.