Home » Local News » Chandler and Ocotillo

Chandler and Ocotillo News

Insurance fraud lands glass repairman in prison

May 11, 2008

A Chandler auto glass repairman learned Friday he will spend a year and a half in prison for defrauding multiple insurance companies out of more than $100,000.

Covance unveils Chandler facility

May 9, 2008

There were no protesters, picket signs or pictures of abused animals. Only handshakes, congratulatory hugs and kudos for a job well done.

Chandler theater lures actor Crispin Glover

May 9, 2008

An art house icon and one of Hollywood’s strangest actors is headed to Chandler this weekend.

Bashas’ cuts 100 employees

May 9, 2008

The country’s economic downturn and the rising cost to do business have forced a local grocer to bag approximately 100 employees.

Actor Crispin Glover discusses his film trilogy

May 9, 2008

Crispin Glover is passionate about acting but, perhaps, more passionate about the trilogy of films he’s about to unleash on the public.

Auto glass repairman gets 1.5 years for scam

May 9, 2008

A Chandler auto glass repairman learned Friday he will spend a year and a half in prison for defrauding multiple insurance companies out of more than $100,000.

Math-based charter school eyes Chandler opening

May 8, 2008

A new charter school opening soon in Chandler is recruiting in nearby neighborhoods, searching for students interested in math, science and technology.

Rincon named new Basha AD

May 7, 2008

Brent Rincon is excited again. At a Chandler school district board meeting Wednesday night, Rincon was officially approved to become Chandler Basha’s new athletic director.

Chandler Cinemas owners hope venue catches on

May 7, 2008

There are a lot of movie theaters in the Valley. If I wanted to see “Iron Man” tonight, there are about 10 places within a 20-minute drive of my home where I could do just that — all lovely, relatively generic multiplexes owned by chains like Harkins, AMC and Cinemark.

Charges filed against driver in car crash

May 5, 2008

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a Chandler man who is accused of crashing a car, critically injuring his teenage nephew, and then fleeing on foot.