Cecilia Chan

Tempe

Managing Editor at Gilbert Sun News

Senior Reporter at Times Media Group

Reporter at Ahwatukee Foothills News

Articles

Popular Chinese eatery opens first Arizona venue in Mesa

1 week ago | themesatribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Chubby Skewers is bringing street food from the night markets in Northeast China to Mesa at Guadalupe and Dobson roads. The first Arizona location of a popular barbecue chain in China offers up an array of skewered meats, seafood and vegetables for late-night diners and those looking to take their taste buds on a new experience. “All the skewers here are fresh that we put out the same day,” said restaurant owner Noel Cheng, who is partnering with the Chubby Group on the concept.
Mesa Council OKs tentative budget in 6-1 vote

1 week ago | themesatribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Six of the seven Mesa council members last week voted to adopt a tentative $2.79 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year as some residents called for the city to go back to the drawing board and make some more cuts. The budget includes $741 million for capital projects such as for the construction of three new fire stations, a new police substation and purchase of new ambulances; $187 million in carryover and $70 million in the rainy day fund.
Scott Butler up to the task as Mesa's City Manager

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cecilia Chan

Scott Butler knows he has some big shoes to fill when he takes over Mesa’s city manager job from a man who’s retiring after 19 years of deftly navigating the state’s third largest municipality through its ups and downs. But he’s up to the task, having worked nearly 21 years for Mesa, most recently as its assistant city manager. Butler assumes his new title June 1.
Scott Butler up to the task as Mesa's City Manager

1 week ago | themesatribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Scott Butler knows he has some big shoes to fill when he takes over Mesa’s city manager job from a man who’s retiring after 19 years of deftly navigating the state’s third largest municipality through its ups and downs. But he’s up to the task, having worked nearly 21 years for Mesa, most recently as its assistant city manager. Butler assumes his new title June 1.
Chris Brady wraps up 19 years as Mesa City Manager

1 week ago | themesatribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Some of the most notable achievements over the past 19 years in Mesa bears City Manager Chris Brady’s thumb print. The 62-year-old is retiring at the end of this week after shepherding Arizona’s third largest municipality through ongoing growth and economic lows such as the Great Recession and COVID. He’s taking on a new role as a mission leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife will begin the two-year assignment July 1 in Mexico.
Mesa couple finds healing in the deep blue sea for veterans

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Cecilia Chan

Ron Bayne has a long, distinguished law enforcement career, retiring nine years ago as a commander with Scottsdale Police. But that public service carried a price for the 56-year-old, which came to a head in 2021. “I was in a period of my life dealing with unresolved trauma from critical incidents during my career,” Bayne recalled.
Mesa couple finds healing in the deep blue sea for veterans

1 week ago | eastvalleytribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Ron Bayne has a long, distinguished law enforcement career, retiring nine years ago as a commander with Scottsdale Police. But that public service carried a price for the 56-year-old, which came to a head in 2021. “I was in a period of my life dealing with unresolved trauma from critical incidents during my career,” Bayne recalled.
Mesa Public Schools chief emailed critical parent’s employer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cecilia Chan

Parent Heather Austin last week accused Mesa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis of an underhanded tactic after she emailed her about the district’s curriculum. Austin wrote to Fourlis in April on her job’s email account, which the superintendent used against her. Fourlis is retiring June 30. “Dr. Andi Fourlis researched and reached out to the owner and co-founder of the firm in which I work,” Austin said at the May 13 Governing Board meeting. “I’m just a parent.
Mesa Public Schools chief emailed critical parent’s employer

2 weeks ago | themesatribune.com | Cecilia Chan

Parent Heather Austin last week accused Mesa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis of an underhanded tactic after she emailed her about the district’s curriculum. Austin wrote to Fourlis in April on her job’s email account, which the superintendent used against her. Fourlis is retiring June 30. “Dr. Andi Fourlis researched and reached out to the owner and co-founder of the firm in which I work,” Austin said at the May 13 Governing Board meeting. “I’m just a parent.
2 Mesa schools will offer influencer course

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Cecilia Chan

Students at two Mesa high school campuses will have the opportunity to learn how to create social media content, a fast-growing sector in the job market. The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board last week unanimously voted to launch the elective course as a pilot for the 2025-26 school year at Mountain View and Red Mountain high schools.