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Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants will close its downtown Chandler location on June 1, and it has listed the property for sale.

The Serrano’s family, which has operated the restaurant chain in the Valley for 44 years, said in a March 5 announcement that the Chandler location, at 141 S. Arizona Ave., is one of its largest restaurants and is quite costly to run on a day-to-day basis.

“As the oldest family-owned business in Chandler, we did not make this decision lightly,” Ric Serrano, CEO of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants, said in a statement. “This particular location is the only one we own outright. With the influx of new restaurants downtown, we’ve seen a decline in business over the past few years, and with more than 13,000 square feet, it’s also our most expensive restaurant to operate.”

The Chandler restaurant also has two large banquet rooms that can hold events with up to 125 people.

Between the restaurant and the parking lot on the southwest corner of Boston and Washington streets, the Serranos own a little more than three-fourths of an acre across six small parcels in downtown Chandler next to Chandler City Hall. Lane Neville from NAI Horizon is representing the Serrano family on the sale of the property.

The Serrano’s building in Chandler was constructed in 1948, according to the Maricopa County Assessor.

The three other Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants in the Valley, plus the fast-causal concept Pronto by Serrano’s will all stay open. The company said it is offering Chandler employees jobs at the other locations.

Serrano’s will also be keeping its corporate offices in Chandler.

“While this marks the end of an era, we are grateful for the many years of memories we’ve made with the community – from hosting wedding receptions and memorials to celebrating milestone birthdays and serving as many young people’s first place of employment as a host or busser,” Serrano said in statement.

Until the restaurant closes in June, it will continue to operate as usual.

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Company seeks to support and leverage growing semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystem in the region

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Saras Micro Devices, an emerging leader in cutting-edge power performance solutions leveraging integrated packaging design, today announced the grand opening of its new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona. The decision to open a new manufacturing center in Arizona is part of Saras’ longer-term strategy to support its growth in the high-performance computing (HPC) artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) sectors and capitalize on the rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem in the region. The company is relocating its headquarters from Atlanta, Georgia, where its Research & Development Center will remain.

"This move is not just a change in geographic location; it is an intentional strategic decision to align our vision with our customers in driving the U.S. semiconductor industry forward,” said Ron Huemoeller, CEO of Saras Micro Devices. “We are grateful for the partnership with the City of Chandler, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and the Arizona Commerce Authority, as their support has been instrumental in our successful relocation. This move supports our mission to become an integral part of Arizona’s burgeoning technology ecosystem and our desire to contribute to the strength of the United States’ domestic semiconductor industry. This is where our future becomes a reality, and we’re just getting started.”

The move involves a planned investment of over $50 million in the Chandler facility, which is located at 3200 W. Germann Road. The new facility initially boasts 33,000 sq. ft. of clean room, manufacturing, and administrative space. Saras will employ approximately 50 people in the near term, which will be primarily composed of engineering talent. By close of 2025, both the site and staff will undergo significant expansion, with a projected growth to 43,000 sq. ft., inclusive of a larger 13,000-sq.-ft. clean room.

The proximity of the new headquarters to other key semiconductor ecosystem partners, coupled with Arizona’s cost-effective operations and investment in talent development, uniquely positions Saras to capitalize on these strategic advantages while contributing to a robust domestic semiconductor industry.

“The City of Chandler is thrilled to further expand our semiconductor supply chain industry and bring another technology headquarters to our community with the addition of Saras Micro Devices,” stated Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “We continue to make the short list for these coveted projects due to our central location, top-notch educational system, and pro-business climate. Saras has been a great partner to work with during this process, and we look forward to growing our relationship with them over the years to come."

“This HQ relocation allows Saras Micro Devices to address present needs of the market while strengthening its ability to develop technology for the future,” said Greater Phoenix Economic Council President & CEO Chris Camacho. “Saras’ innovation in integrated power delivery for semiconductor devices using AI and ML will boost the region’s semiconductor cluster and technological competitiveness.”

“We are excited Saras Micro Devices has selected Arizona for its new headquarters,” said Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “The Chandler manufacturing facility will enable Saras to continue advancing semiconductor innovation, further showcasing Arizona’s attractiveness as the premier destination for advanced semiconductor operations and contributing to our thriving technology ecosystem. We look forward to supporting their future success in Chandler.”

Media contacts:Stephanie Quinn Kiterocket

Alyssa Tufts Arizona Commerce Authority

Logan Newman Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Stephanie Romero City of Chandler 480-782-2231

Tiffany Acosta

A new Japanese discount store is now open in metro Phoenix.

Teso Life opened at 1880 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, on Dec. 30, 2023. Shoppers will find a diverse array of Japanese and other Asian products including makeup, skincare, small housewares, clothing, snacks and more.

Teso Life, which says it offers "high-quality, creative, low-cost" products, joins another wildly popular Japanese discount store, Daiso, which has three locations in metro Phoenix.

Here is everything to know about Arizona's first Teso Life store.

What is Teso Life?

Teso Life is a Japanese casual-life product department store. The company collaborates with Japanese suppliers and developers to offer a wide array of products at a low cost. You can find fashion, food, make-up, supplies, stationery, toys, kitchen products and more at Teso Life.

Is Teso Life Chinese or Japanese?

Teso Life is a Japanese store founded in May 2017, according to the company's website.

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Who is the owner of Teso Life?

Entrepreneur Andy Lin founded Teso Life following years of investment in developing a department store-style concept that focuses on leading Japanese beauty brands, according to Forth Worth Business Press.

Does Teso Life have food?

Teso Life sells hundreds of Japanese foods and snacks such as cookies, chips, nuts, dried seafood, candies, chocolates, instant food, seasonings and beverages.

Its freezer and refrigerated food section is designed for convenient meals and snacks. Highlights include Japanese street foods like takoyaki and desserts like mille-crepe vanilla cake and ice cream.

Some of the brands available at Teso Life are Kasugai, Meiji, Lotte and Kracie.

Teso Life vs. Daiso: What are the differences?

Teso Life positions itself as a larger, more upscale version of Daiso, which has locations in Chandler, Mesa and Phoenix.

While both stores offer a range of Japanese products, Teso Life has a bigger selection and a wider variety of prices. Daiso is often likened to a dollar store, known for budget-friendly pricing but a more limited range of products.

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CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Google Fiber held a groundbreaking ceremony in Chandler on Monday as the high-speed internet service provider works to deliver fiber-optic service to the city’s residents.

Earlier this year, Arizona’s Family reported that the tech giant reached a license agreement with the city of Chandler on the heels of the ISP’s planned expansions into Mesa and other U.S. cities. Google Fiber offers 1-gig and 2-gig services with symmetrical download and upload speeds.

In recent months and years, new ISPs have set their sights in metro Phoenix, including AT&T Fiber, which has actively been advertising in Mesa, where service has become available. Wyyerd Fiber was recently launched in Surprise and is working on fiber construction in Buckeye, El Mirage, Goodyear and Sun City West. Another provider, WeLink, has been increasing its service areas, which currently cover portions of Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.

In 2014, Google tried to bring fiber to Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale. Although Google had secured the proper licenses, it abandoned its plans after Cox Communications filed a lawsuit against the city of Tempe, claiming city officials created a new license category more favorable than what Cox is required to hold.

Lumen (better known as CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber in selected areas) and Cox Communications, Arizona’s legacy phone and cable providers, have been working hard to win over and keep existing customers. In June, Cox increased speeds to its Valley customers, upgraded its most popular tier to 500Mbps, and increased upload speed capacity.

The top three wireless providers, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, have also launched Home 5G internet options with limited availability across metro Phoenix.

Google hopes to cover the entire city of Chandler with fiber-optic service by 2028 when it is expected to complete its rollout in Mesa.

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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — An international visitor infected with measles may have exposed others while dining at multiple locations across the Valley last month, according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

On Monday, MCDPH said that the person was infected with measles while having breakfast on Jan. 27 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at a breakfast buffet at The Garden Grille and Bar inside the Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown at 150 S. Arizona Avenue. Later that day, the person went to Twin Peaks Camelback at 2135 E. Camelback Road from 2-5 p.m. MCDPH says anyone at those locations during that time may have been exposed to measles.

The investigation is complete, and MCDPH is notifying people who may have been potentially exposed and those who may have been exposed after the person was hospitalized for symptoms of measles. “Measles is highly infectious, potentially serious, and completely preventable,” said Dr. Nick Staab, assistant medical director for MCDPH. “Anyone who may have been exposed at these locations should watch for symptoms through Feb. 17.”

Measles usually begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose or red/watery eyes, followed by a rash that starts three to five days after symptoms first appear and spreads from the forehead to other parts of the body. “We encourage residents to stay up-to-date on their vaccines to prevent spread of the disease and the potential of serious symptoms,” said Dr. Staab.

MCDPH says it can take up to 21 days after their last exposure for a person infected with measles to start showing symptoms. If you feel like you are experiencing symptoms of measles, MCDPH advises you to self-isolate and call your doctor, urgent care, or a hospital for treatment. For more information on measles, visit MCDPH’s website.

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