Gilbert Independent

07/28/2024

Gilbert PD could be a partner in this effort.

While nothing is cheap in local government anymore, finding $60 million isn’t easy for any city or town. That’s the estimated cost of replacing the Chandler Police Department’s …

07/28/2024

Meet the new bosses.

Gilbert Public Schools has appointed six new principals who are leading various campuses for the 2024-25 school year. Lucas Blackburn, Gilbert High Throughout his career with Gilbert …

07/27/2024

Get a taste of it here. A link to the whole podcast is in the story.

The podcast Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, event and meeting venue Modern Moments and the Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net …

07/27/2024

Moved but within Gilbert

Amber Salon moved July 1 from San Tan Village to a new space at 3755 S. Gilbert Road, suite 105, Gilbert. Amber Duford has been a hairstylist for more than 16 years. Services include blonding, …

07/26/2024

Look before you leap into a voting booth

The Guiding Growth Podcast candidate edition is presented by Modern Moments, Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Candidates’ participation in this podcast …

07/26/2024

The mixed-use project is in the San Tan Village area

Okland Capital and San Tan Development Group broke ground July 23 on phase one of Northside at SanTan Village, a mixed-use development that will bring high-end retail, restaurant and hotel amenities …

07/26/2024

Now open

Crescent Smoke & V**e opened July 17 at 3641 E. Baseline Road, suite 101Q, Gilbert. It sells k ratom, Delta 8, gummies, v***r and disposable v**e, ho**ah and all ho**ah to***co products and …

07/25/2024

Get ready, Gilbert. We'll have something off the Berries, Berries, Berries menu

Salt & Straw is scheduled to open Friday, July 26, at 3150 E. Ray Road, suite 178, Gilbert, in the Epicenter development. It is a Portland-based ice cream maker known for its innovative flavors. …

07/25/2024

O.H.S.O. Brewery is having a fundraiser day today and also allowing guests to roundup their bills for the cause until July 31.

O.H.S.O. Brewery is helping HD South's effort to move the historic Clare House within the Heritage District to the museum's grounds. First, guests at the brewery can round up their checks to …

07/25/2024

In the end, the board voted unanimously

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board approved on July 23 revisions to its policy on textbook and supplemental material selection and adoption, including novels, but left alone its …

07/25/2024

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07/24/2024

Note before you vote

The Guiding Growth Podcast candidate edition is presented by Modern Moments, Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Candidates’ participation in this podcast …

07/24/2024

Into a new place

Gracie Barra Ocotillo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moved locations April 22 to 5505 S. Lindsay Road, suite 103, Gilbert. It is a family-owned Jiu-Jitsu school for ages 3 to adult. 480-512-9177. …

07/24/2024

From Perry to the Association ...

Following some basketball practices in high school, Cody Williams and Ben Egbo had their routine. They would travel to Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, sit in the soul food restaurant and wait …

07/24/2024

Police are filing charges in the LD14 GOP meeting fracas

The husband and brother-in-law of Arizona Legislative District 14 House of Representatives candidate Lalani Hunsaker were charged with misdemeanors after a conflict with district Republican Party …

07/23/2024

Coming later this year

HelloYOU Aesthetics & Wellness anticipates opening in the fall at 1530 E. Williams Field Road, suite 203, Gilbert. The space is under construction to be transformed into a medical spa. Services …

07/23/2024

The best of CTE ...

Three career and technical education students from Gilbert were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta last month. They were among more than 6,000 students who competed at the …

07/23/2024

Mail-in deadline is today (July 23), but you can still drop off or vote in person until July 30.

Today, July 23, is the last day for voters to mail back ballot for Gilbert’s Primary Election. Gilbert voters can also drop their ballots off at a certified election ballot drop box by 7 …

07/22/2024

New ownership

Chris and Cara Hotchkiss are the new franchise owners of OHM Fitness' location in the Verde at Cooley Station location at 3919 E. Williams Field Road, suite 101, Gilbert. The gym features short, …

07/22/2024

Now open

The Beauty Joint has opened at 7 E. Palo Verde St., suite 11, Gilbert. The beauty, cosmetic and personal care studio brings together artists who can collaborate as a group and become one team yet …

07/22/2024

Keep a weather eye out, mates

Did you set your alarm? Because most Gilbert students go back to school this week. Higley Unified School District students are back in the classroom this morning. Gilbert Public Schools …

07/21/2024

Friday was quite the day …

With the town having a four-day work week and two school districts still not quite in session, the impact of the Microsoft outage tied to CrowdStrike was muted in Gilbert. The town …

07/20/2024

Reception tonight, but the exhibition goes on

With items on loan from the Mesa Historical Museum, HD South is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring the life and work of artist Karen Kuykendall in Gallery 4 from July 19-Sept. 6. An …

07/20/2024

Anniversary celebrations this weekend and in a couple weeks

Two shops at Verde at Cooley Station are coming on their first anniversaries. Island Fin Poke – The Hawaiian-style Poke restaurant is offering "Buy One Get One 50%" off or a free Dole …

07/19/2024

Teachers spend an average of $500 of their own money making sure their classrooms have necessary supplies.

The town of Gilbert and For Our Town-Gilbert are holding the third annual "Stock the Classroom" teacher supply drive to support teachers and students in need. They are asking for …

07/19/2024

Open for breakfast and lunch and not just in Bisbee

Bisbee Breakfast Club opened July 3 at 3605 S. Gilbert Road, suite 103, Gilbert, in the Rivulon business park in a space formerly occupied by Matty G's Steakburgers. The breakfast-and-lunch …

07/19/2024

Educate yourself on the candidates. This will be decided July 30, not in November.

With Kathy Tilque deciding not to run for re-election and Scott Anderson looking to move up to mayor, Gilbert will have two vacant seats up for grabs with no incumbent in the 2024 elections. …

07/18/2024

Donations can be dropped off at the Southeast Regional or Perry libraries

The town of Gilbert and Rotary Club of Gilbert are entering the final stretch of a summer food drive. Residents are encouraged to drop off nonexpired and nonperishable items at the Southeast …

07/18/2024

Ocotillo Road finally will go all the way through when this is completed in two years.

Gilbert broke ground Tuesday on the long-anticipated Ocotillo Bridge, a public works project that will link Ocotillo Road from Higley to Greenfield, cut public safety response times and give more …