Police say a man was shot in an officer-involved shooting in Chandler Wednesday night.

It's a given at multiplexes these days that despite switch-off-your-cell-phone announcements and the occasional grumbling protest, whatever's onscreen will have to compete with tiny pockets of light from audience members unable to stay off their handhelds. Watching those glow patches come and go during "Disconnect" reinforces the film's position on how desensitized we've become to these technological intrusions. Not that Henry-Alex Rubin's schematic multi-strand drama is at all shy about articulating its themes.

A community drug turn-in event, in partnership between Target and the Chandler Police Department, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Target located at 3425 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.

Famous Dave’s barbecue restaurants are teaming up with Arizona law enforcement officers to give some comfort to kids caught in the middle of tragedy.

On Sunday, Feb. 24, first responders — which include law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs — will be treated to a free meal at Famous Dave’s BBQ.

Not the type to salivate over boxed chocolates or chalky candy hearts? Sweeten Valentine’s Day with pancakes instead.

After nearly a year since a committee was made to explore the idea of a Montessori high school for the Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD), school officials are taking the next steps toward making that idea reality.

Don’t cry for Alvin Gentry. The time when he needed your sympathy has already passed.

Gilbert Police are searching for a man who exposed himself to a female victim while she was jogging Dec. 27 in the area of Higley and Frye roads, Gilbert police said.

Canned food is being collected by Ahwatukee Foothills Storage to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank through Christmas.

In observance of Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que would like to thank all former and current military personnel for their dedication and commitment to our country by offering a “Two Meat Salute.” The free special is a choice of two different meats served with a corn bread muffin and a side.

SEA LIFE Arizona welcomed its newest family member Tuesday. Frye, a rescued green sea turtle, is settling in nicely at the Tempe aquarium.

Plans to turn an empty lot next to Desert Vista High School into a 49-unit subdivision moved one step forward on Wednesday when the Phoenix City Council approved the developer’s final plat.

Chandler police say a male victim was shot inside a Serrano's Mexican Food restaurant near Arizona Avenue and Frye Road Saturday evening.

South Mountain Community College has served the Ahwatukee Foothills community for 15 years. Thousands of students have enjoyed leisure learning and college credit/transfer courses throughout the community.

Whether you want to explore a classy art festival or cheer at the ostrich, or even Chihuahua races, the East Valley has it! Let’s take advantage of our Arizona paradise and dance outdoors to live music, indulge during a cook-off, put on our boots for the rodeo and Old West Days, or run foot races.

Chompie’s (1160 E. University Drive, Tempe [480] 557-0700). Founded in 1979 by the Borenstein family, originally from Queens, N.Y., Chompie’s serves up a huge menu of “breakfast all day,” N.Y.-style pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and baked-from-scratch breads, cakes and pastries. Don’t miss the boiled-then-baked bagels in 35 varieties and the sliders, featured on an episode of “Man vs. Food.” Additional location in Chandler (3481 W. Frye Road [480] 398-3008). $$

Blue Adobe Grille (144 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa, [480] 962-1000). The carne adovada plate is the highlight of the New Mexican dishes found at this award-winning establishment. There’s an excellent selection of Southwest infused seafood as well, including lobster tamales with mango salsa and raspberry chipotle. $$

Major restrictions will be in place at the intersection of Dobson and Queen Creek roads in Chandler from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7. The restrictions will include blocking some left-turn lanes.

The Family Birth Centers at Chandler Regional is looking for donations for its Teddy Bear Drive to benefit patients who have suffered from the loss of a pregnancy or newborn baby. Donated teddy bears should be brand new with tags, stand approximately 18 inches tall, be soft and cuddly, and should not have music boxes or make sounds.

Sometimes, empty arms after a pregnancy loss can use something to hold.