Gilbert Sun News

For over 120 years, the Gilbert Sun News has been a cornerstone of the Gilbert community, tracing its origins back to 1891 as part of the East Valley Tribune. This long-standing news outlet has consistently reported on the events and developments across various East Valley neighborhoods, including the Town of Gilbert. Throughout its history, the Gilbert Sun News has evolved into a comprehensive news source, offering residents vital information and updates around the clock. With weekly editions delivered to homes, available in local newsstands, and accessible online at GilbertSunNews.com, it serves a large audience, including tens of thousands of digital subscribers. Today, the Gilbert Sun News is recognized as the primary voice for both residents and businesses in the Gilbert area.

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Gilbert artist finds beauty all around him

1 week ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Srianthi Perera

During the dark, troubling days of the pandemic, Gilbert resident Michael Feather sought beauty in his life. He found it by returning to his art, in the form of urban sketching. “When I was really struggling the most, and art came back into my life, it became something where I could actually see beauty again in the world,” he said. Feather can sketch a detailed scene, add color with his personalized 13-color paint palette, and complete the picture.
Gilbert town council OKs ‘tight’ $2.46B preliminary budget

1 week ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Gilbert Town Council approved a $2.46 billion preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year last week, culminating months of discussions about the town’s financial future as it nears build-out. The proposed spending plan includes 34 new full-time hires across numerous town departments, and $1.67 billion for capital projects such as water system improvements and parks, recreation and open space expansions.
Ex-councilman leads Gilbert’s Memorial Day tribute

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Les Presmyk is no stranger to a life of public service. The Gilbert native has served 12 years on the town council, after being elected to the governing body in 1999, including three terms as vice mayor. During his time on the council, Presmyk also spearheaded efforts to establish the town’s Veterans Day ceremony in 2004. In 2009, he also initiated the Operation Welcome Home ceremonies for returning service members.
Artist, Women’s League provide comfort through art

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Paul Maryniak

From poverty to domestic violence to illnesses like cancer, catastrophes in life often exact a huge emotional toll. Two long-time friends, powered by the East Valley Women’s League, are doing something to ease the anxiety that comes with such hardships by bringing art therapy to their troubled lives.
Higley Board splits on adoption of novels

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

The Higley Unified Governing Board last week narrowly approved the addition of 17 supplemental novels and four instructional materials for academic use in the new school year after two board members objected to some of them. The board board voted 3-2 to approve a list of new novels reviewed by its 6-12 grade novel committee, with board members Anna Van Hoek and Sara Jarman casting the opposing votes.
Gilbert panel reviews 357-unit mixed-use complex

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

A mixed-use development with 357 apartments with a garage and office space is being proposed at the southeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Pecos Road along Market street. Gilbert planning staff said the 12.27-acre parcel lies in the town’s Central 202 Core Growth Area and the development will consist of three buildings comprising a total 461,344 square feet. At a Gilbert Planning Commission study session on May 7, commissioners gave town staff input about the proposed design for the site.
Gilbert Public Schools likely to ban cellphones for K-8 kids

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board is considering a total ban on cellphones at K-8 schools, and further limiting their use in grades 9-12 to the cafeteria and to “quickly checking messages between classes” next year – with an outright ban coming for older students in the 2026-27 school year. In the classroom, all district students would be required to turn off their phones or set them on silent and store them in their backpacks.
CUSD to consider 4 bond election options

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Ken Sain

Voters rejected Chandler Unified School District’s request for $487.5 million in bond authorization last year, but its need for that money did not go away. Its aging infrastructure keeps aging, and officials say they need to find some way to get the money to pay for renovations and equipment to remain among the best school districts in Arizona.
Annoyed Council postpones action on complex

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

The Gilbert Town Council unanimously voted last week to postpone their decision on an apartment complex after learning the developer wants to expand the number of units from 304 to 367. Developers of the Bella Storia, a 76-acre mixed-use development on the southeast corner of Williams Field and Power roads, wants to expand the apartment complex that had already been approved for 15.91 acres at the northeast corner of Williams Field road and Delatorre Boulevard.
Neighborhood achieves some success with roaming cows

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Residents of Adora Trails community in South Gilbert for years have been putting up with cattle from a nearby reservation that roam their streets. In recent months, the problem has escalated, with cows breaking through the flimsy fence separating the community and Gila River Indian Community almost daily, leaving a trail of manure on roads and sidewalks and damaging the residents’ landscaping.