A taste of California is coming to Chandler.

Frank Hanson, a Tempe resident who works at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 301 W. Warner Road, is celebrating 40 years in real estate in Ahwatukee and Tempe.

If area track athletes are posting state-leading and even record-breaking times and jumps just three weeks into the season, just what can be expected at the end of the year?

The track and field season for the Ahwatukee area tends to bring in a boatload of success stories and along with it medals galore.

When the Angels signed former National League MVP Albert Pujols before last season the fan base went berserk.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce appointed Beth Amoroso, Jim Hunt, Kent Johnson, Larry North, Bruce Peterson, Liane Rouzaud and Janet Schwab to its 2013 Board of Directors.

More than 40 blue, gold and white balloons floated to the sky above Desert Vista High School’s football stadium Saturday as family, friends and loved ones gathered to remember the life of Matthew Swift-Kraemer.

The thing about covering the sports scene in Ahwatukee Foothills is there is always going to be a contender.

We will remember 2012 as a year of change and extremely hard work by our board, staff and countless volunteers. As we wrap up the year, we thought we would take this opportunity to summarize what your Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has been up to since January of this year.

The measure of success at Ahwatukee Foothills schools during the fall season seems to get higher with each passing school year.

Local businesses have everything you need to make the holidays bright and they’re hoping for a big turnout on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 24.

Retiring and learning to play golf didn’t really happen for the 2012 Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year, Martha Neese.

Running is mostly seen as a solitary endeavor.

Minutes before toeing the starting line on Saturday, Dani Jones will take a moment, unfold a piece of paper and try to fill the void.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has announced nominees for the 2012 Palo Verde Business Woman of the Year and the 10 women are well known in the community for not only their business but their service.

Smoked Jerky, Beef, Turkey, or Cajun: Buy 1 pound get 1 pound free of equal or less value. Expires Nov. 4.

The cross country schedule essentially has an invitational meet every weekend, but there are some circled in red.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce hosted a Back to Business event on Aug. 24, marking the end of summer season and a return to business at hand.

There is no questioning of Desert Vista’s status in the cross country circles of Arizona.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce thanks the many volunteers who assisted us in putting together this year’s Red, White and Boom Fireworks Celebration. These volunteers give up their family time for the good of the community and we are grateful for their help. Presented by Vision Community Management at the Ahwatukee Country Club, the chamber is proud to continue this 37-year Ahwatukee tradition.

Ahwatukee’s Independence Day fireworks celebration will be fired from its location at the Ahwatukee Country Club. Enjoy great food, live music and fireworks at the 37th celebration of Red, White & Boom! Presented by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, Red, White and Boom will be on Tuesday, July 3 starting at 3 p.m., and will be one of the most exciting events to hit our streets all summer.