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CHANDLER, AZ — Southwest Gas has agreed to pay a $2 million fine and make safety improvements to settle allegations of utility regulations violations after two major gas leaks in 2021.

One of the leaks led to an explosion at a Chandler strip mall that seriously injured four men. The other leak, in Scottsdale, led to evacuations of nearby homes.

In both cases, the leaks were due to heat degradation of Driscopipe 8000 gas lines, which were not properly mapped in the Southwest Gas system.

For years, Driscopipe 8000 was known to have the potential to become brittle and crack in hot desert environments. The company's website said premature degradationmay occur only when several conditions were involved including the pipe had gas inside, but it was not flowing. The company’s examples included “inactive services” that have been disconnected from a customer for years or a “stub” pipe never extended to a customer.

After a similar 2014 explosion, Southwest Gas had agreed to conduct more frequent leak patrols and expedite the removal of certain sections of the Driscopipe 8000 lines. Those safety precautions did not occur in the areas of the 2021 Chandler and Scottsdale leaks due to the mapping problems discovered in a subsequent investigation.

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The new consent agreement between Southwest Gas and the Arizona Corporation Commission is dated October 30, and it is subject to final approval by the commissioners.

Southwest Gas agrees to pay $2 million to the Slate General Fund as a civil penalty, which shall not be recoverable in rates.

In addition, the agreement includes enhanced safety inspections and remediation including:

In the consent agreement, Southwest Gas does not admit nor deny any safety violations. The utility has previously settled a lawsuit by victims of the Chandler shopping center explosion.

Southwest Gas issued the following statement regarding the agreement:

"Southwest Gas worked closely with the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Office of Pipeline Safety during its investigation of the incidents in Scottsdale and Chandler to identify root causes and opportunities to enhance the safety, service, and reliability of our infrastructure in the State of Arizona. The Consent Agreement is the result of these efforts and ensures the insights gained from this process lead to positive change reflective of Southwest Gas’ continued commitment to safely deliver natural gas service for our customers and the communities we serve."

They've even given Doug their phone numbers, so if there's ever day he can't make it over, they deliver his order to the retirement home where he lives.

For the past three years, there has hardly been a day when a 98-year-old World War II veteran Doug Parker, known as "Mr. Doug," hasn't either stopped by his local Arby's in Chandler, Arizona for lunch or had it delivered to him..

His order? A roast-beef slider with Swiss cheese and a senior drink... Coke with no ice.

Doug eats the same thing for lunch every day because it's one of the few meals that doesn't make him sick.

"This is the only place I can get a sandwich or get something to anything else to eat that doesn't hurt my stomach," Doug told Fox 10 Phoenix.

"He comes in with a walker, as soon as we see him come to the doors, we try [to] grab the doors for him," Arby's manager Christina Gamage said. Gamage says that he's gone through a lot as a veteran and he doesn't have any family.

So the crew at Arby's have taken him in as one of their own. The employees help Doug open the doors and be seated when he enters the restaurant. They've even given Doug their phone numbers, so if there's ever day he can't make it over, they deliver his order to the retirement home where he lives.

For Christmas 2018, the employees chipped in and presented Doug with a $200 gift card. "He was shocked, hardly had anything to say," an Arby's manager said.

Daniel Maloney, who was eating at the restaurant with his mother that day, noticed the kindness of the Arby's employees and posted about it on Facebook where the story went viral.

"We really enjoy you here and we always want you to come back," the manager said while presenting the gift certificate to Doug, according to Maloney.

The veteran cracked a joke, saying, "I never know if I'll be here the next day, but thank you so much for this," Maloney continued.

"There are so many good people in the world," Maloney wrote. "These employees selflessly put in their own money, so a elderly (sic) man could come in and enjoy dinner on what he never knew could be his last."

After Fox 10 Phoenix picked up the story and it went viral, Arby's decided to give Doug free food for life.

"Let's give him Arby's for life, I have no problem with that," Gamage told ABC News. "We try to go above and beyond for him because he needs the extra love," said Gamage, store manager.

How wonderful would this world be if everyone who deserved "the extra love" got it?

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CHANDLER, Ariz. — D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the United States, has purchased a 41,000 square-foot office building on Price Corridor to expand their local operations. Located at 1890 S. Price Road, D.R. Horton is beginning tenant improvements this month and plans to complete their office buildout by April 2025.

“We are thrilled to see another large Fortune 500 company like D.R. Horton commit to the office market in our coveted Price Corridor,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “Our Economic Development team continues to aggressively pursue office projects, and announcements like this will lead to continued momentum. We look forward to building a closer relationship with the D.R. Horton team in the years to come.”

“We are excited to have a permanent home for our Phoenix East Division within the City of Chandler. 1890 S. Price provides a convenient location for our team members as well as great access to all of our East Valley communities. We would also like to thank the City of Chandler and EQT Exeter for their hard work and collaboration on this transaction,” said Brent Davis, D.R. Horton Phoenix East Division President.

“We are honored to deliver D.R. Horton's newest division office on the ever-dynamic Price Corridor of Chandler,” stated Scott Guo, Market Leader for EQT Exeter. “Working with the D.R. Horton team and their brokerage representative Transwestern has been a pleasure. A special thanks to the professional staff at the City of Chandler, who moved mountains to provide the necessary municipal support to facilitate this transaction. We see abundant future opportunities in Chandler and will continue to invest in and provide the highest quality real estate solutions in the City.”

D.R. Horton will share the same campus as Yield Engineering System, a full-building semiconductor supplier welcomed in 2022. On this Price Road campus, one office building at 1900 S. Price Road remains available for occupancy. The building has been fully renovated with new mechanical systems and spans 76,398 SF across three floors.

A grand opening celebration for D.R. Horton is planned for Summer 2025 with further details to be announced at a later time.

D.R Horton, Inc.Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas, D.R. Horton has operations in 121 markets in 33 states in the North, East, Southeast, South Central, Southwest and Northwest regions of the United States. D.R. Horton has been the largest builder in the United States by volume since 2002. For over 45 years, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality new homes to homebuyers across the nation. The livable floor plans, energy-efficient features and robust new home warranty demonstrate our commitment to excellence in construction. D.R. Horton exhibits leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship and responsiveness to the needs of its customers. For more information, visit D.R. Horton. D.R. Horton is an equal housing opportunity builder.

About EQT ExeterEQT Exeter is a global real estate investment manager with over $30 billion of equity under management. EQT Exeter acquires, develops, leases, and manages logistics/industrial, office, life science and residential properties in Europe, the Americas and Asia. With over 450 experienced professionals operating in more than 50 offices globally, EQT Exeter owns and operates over 2,000 properties and 375 million square feet. EQT Exeter's track record comprises over $45 billion in total property gross asset value since inception, spanning over 450 million square feet globally. EQT Exeter is the real estate division of EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization.

About the City of ChandlerChandler, Arizona has built a reputation as a Community of Innovation. Life in Chandler goes beyond a thriving and dynamic business community with progressive entrepreneurship. Known for its rich diversity, the city offers an outstanding quality of life for all generations with great schools and recreational opportunities. Chandler has grown to become the state's fourth-largest city with a population of more than 288,000. Chandler has been named one of the nation's Best Places to Find a Job and Best Cities for Women in Tech. The city also is one of the safest communities in the nation and boasts AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies, one of a select few cities and towns nationally to receive this prestigious designation. For more information, visit the city website, or connect with the city on social media.

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Stephanie Romero City of Chandler, Public Information Officer480-782-2231

Updated: Sep. 29, 2024 at 9:57 PM PDT

CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily)—Focused on flavor, family, and affordability, Sampurna offers a taste of South India in Chandler.

The owners of The Dhaba in Tempe just opened a new buffet-style restaurant in the East Valley. It’s a casual spot where families and friends can grab fresh, flavor-packed dishes seven days a week. Everything is made in-house daily.

Sampurna is a family business, just like The Dhaba.

Karanpreet Singh, manager of Sampurna, says, “We started the Dhaba as a family because my father used to work as a chef. Even in India, we had restaurants, and my dad did like truck stops there.”

Singh’s father loved to cook and convinced the family to help him run their first restaurant, which served north Indian cuisine. They have seen great success with The Dhaba and are now expanding with Sampurna, which serves the flavors of south India.

Singh says there are a few key distinctions between north and south Indian food and that the differences in cultures really influence the cuisine.

“They love to use a lot of oil, you know, ginger, garlic in every single thing. It’s really hard to find food without onions or ginger, garlic in North cuisine.” Singh says about the northern cuisine.

“In the South, there’s one thing different. It’s called Curry leaf. Every dish is with Curry leaf from the potato Curry, from the dosas, from every filling you make,“ Singh says.

South Indian food also includes mustard seeds, which you can taste in the potato stuffing and the vegetable soup called sambar.

There’s a common misconception that all Indian food is hot and spicy. While some dishes can be, Sampurna offers recipes full of flavors that won’t burn your tongue. Although, you can ask them to add some extra heat if you’re looking for it.

The Vindaloo and Chili chicken have a nice kick.

Sampurna’s top-selling dish is the dosa.

“Think of like dosa, like a pancake, like Indian crepes with the stuffing inside,” Singh says.

The dosa is both soft and crispy, making it a great vessel to dip into sambar and coconut or tomato chutney. Dosas are also unlimited during buffet hours.

In addition to being run by family, Sampurna welcomes families.

The buffet is open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day, with the idea that adults can head there for lunch or bring their hungry kids for an after-school meal to fill them up. During the week, the buffet runs $16 and bumps the price to $20 on the weekend.

In the evening, Sampurna serves a la carte dishes like biryani, chili chicken, and Singh’s favorite: Gobi Manchurian.

“It’s nice crispy cauliflower fritter and that’s fried in like a chili sauce.” Singh says.

Other standouts include the Yellow Dal, made with lentils and Curry leaf, and the creamy Palek Paneer, made with spinach and cottage cheese and cooked with onion, tomato and other spices.

The Butter Chicken is also excellent but made with shredded chicken instead of chunks. It’s soft, moist and made with a tomato and butter sauce, so it’s a good choice for those less experienced in eating Indian spices.

The restaurant offers both gluten-free and vegan options as well.

Sampurna

Location: 2051 W Warner Rd #7, Chandler, AZ 85224

Hours: Monday to Sunday, from 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.

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CHANDLER, Ariz. – Arizona Liver Health (ALH) / Arizona Clinical Trials (ACT) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art ACT Medical Park in Chandler, Arizona. The ACT Medical Park, a 28,000 sq. ft. facility located at 910 E. Pecos Road, showcases the ACT Phase 1 Unit and the ACT Imaging Center, both designed to offer cutting-edge medical and research services. This facility represents a major advancement in the region's healthcare and research infrastructure.

The grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

The ACT Phase 1 Unit is equipped with 24 dedicated private rooms for clinical trial participants, a research pharmacy with USP 800 compounding capabilities, a research laboratory capable of complex processing, and a team of highly trained and experienced staff. The unit's patient database is prepared to support studies involving hepatic and renal impairments, as well as healthy matched patients. Additionally, the facility is capable of accommodating subjects requiring hemodialysis, making it one of the most versatile research units in the region.

ACT Imaging is a premier research imaging center, offering advanced diagnostic capabilities, including 3T MRI, MRI-PDFF, MRE, PET/CT, X-ray, DEXA, OPTOS, and Ultrasound. ACT Imaging is one of only five facilities in Arizona with specialized imaging technology for disease diagnostics and monitoring. This center is poised to play a crucial role in the advancement of medical research and patient care in Arizona.

The ACT Medical Park also houses Arizona Liver Health, Arizona Clinical Trials, Phase 2-4 Trial Capabilities, VEN Centers, ALH|VEN Pharmacy, and the Arizona State Urological Institute, creating a comprehensive hub for healthcare, research, and wellness.

“We are thrilled to see Arizona Liver Health’s dedication to our community,” said Mayor Kevin Hartke. “Their purchase and transformation of a former gym into a hub for healthcare, research, and wellness spanning over 28,000 sq ft exemplifies their commitment to improving lives. Arizona Liver Health’s focus on the health and wellbeing of our residents underscores their invaluable contribution to Chandler’s vitality and prosperity."

"We are immensely proud to open the doors of ACT Medical Park, a facility that reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare and medical research in Arizona. This state-of-the-art center represents the culmination of our dedication to providing cutting-edge treatments and diagnostics to our community. We look forward to the transformative impact this facility will have on the lives of our patients and the broader healthcare landscape," Anita Kohli, CEO of Arizona Liver Health/Arizona Clinical Trials.

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About Arizona Liver Health/Arizona Clinical TrialsArizona Liver Health/Arizona Clinical Trials is dedicated to advancing medical science through innovative clinical research. Our mission is to bring cutting-edge treatments to the market while ensuring the safety and well-being of our trial participants. We work closely with leading pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations to conduct high-quality clinical trials that meet the highest standards of ethics and scientific rigor. For more information, visit Arizona Liver Health.

About the City of ChandlerChandler, Arizona, known as a Community of Innovation, is a vibrant city offering an outstanding quality of life for all generations. With a population exceeding 288,000, Chandler is the state’s fourth-largest city and has earned accolades as one of the nation’s Best Places to Find a Job and Best Cities for Women in Tech. The city is also recognized for its safety and holds AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies. For more information, visit the city website or connect with Chandler on social media.

Media contacts:Anita Kohli, MDChief Executive Officer

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