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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Postino opens at The Switchyard in Queen Creek; Florence votes to close 3 schools

Plus, Florence Unified votes to close three San Tan Valley schools, and Gilbert Christian heads to a state final.

The Good Day Gilbert team2 stories12 sources5 min read

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Postino is now open as the first restaurant at Queen Creek's $120 million Switchyard

The Switchyard is a $120 million, 10-acre project

$120 million
project preparing for its first openings
10 acres
at Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo roads
3
more dining additions announced Tuesday

Sources: azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times

If you're craving bruschetta boards in the far East Valley, Postino is now open at in Queen Creek. It's the first eatery in the 10-acre development at the northeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Ocotillo roads, part of a $120 million project preparing for its first wave of openings. Developers announced three more dining additions Tuesday.

The dining room has midcentury modern furnishings and art that nods to Queen Creek's agricultural heritage. Fabulous Arizona says the patio seats 86 more guests. The wine bar is open daily for lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch.

Postino's patio adds 86 seats to its 107-seat dining room

Source: Fabulous Arizona

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AmountShare
Dining room10755.4%
Patio8644.6%
  • Grand opening: Sat., Nov. 14, starting at 10 a.m.
  • First 100 guests: matcha from Vale Matcha and Postino swag
  • Charity: $1 per bruschetta board sold goes to
  • Opening week: Bottle Club sign-ups get an extra bottle of wine

Want in on opening day? We suggest getting there early Saturday.

Schools

Florence school board votes to close three San Tan Valley schools at the end of this school year

If you live in San Tan Valley, the Governing Board voted Tuesday to close Copper Basin Elementary, Skyline Ranch Elementary and San Tan Mountain Middle School at the end of the current school year.

Three San Tan Valley schools will close and the board plans to relocate one

SchoolDecision
Copper Basin ElementaryCloses at end of school year
Skyline Ranch ElementaryCloses at end of school year
San Tan Mountain MiddleCloses at end of school year
Florence Middle SchoolPlans to relocate near Florence Elementary

Sources: PinalCentral.com, azfamily.com

For families, the questions are practical. Alyssa Valdez's 6-year-old daughter, Zoey, has cerebral palsy and gets special education services at Copper Basin. Valdez worries whether another school would have a nurse who can accommodate her needs.

“It's very difficult to find a school that works for her. And it just so happens that Copper Basin meets all of her needs.”

Alyssa Valdez, Copper Basin parent
  • Vote: unanimous
  • Reason: cutting costs amid declining enrollment, rising facility expenses
  • Also planned: relocating Florence Middle School near Florence Elementary

3San Tan Valley schools set to close at the end of the school year

Copper Basin Elementary, Skyline Ranch Elementary and San Tan Mountain Middle School are the ones on the list.

Source: PinalCentral.com

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News Notes

Mesa

Nishati Power Technologies, a veteran-owned maker of tactical power systems, has opened a new 15,000-square-foot facility at in southeast Mesa. It brings the company's Arizona footprint to more than 25,000 square feet. Chamber Business News

Nishati's new Mesa facility has more testing space than manufacturing space

Source: Chamber Business News

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Manufacturing space6,285 sq. ft.
Testing space8,805 sq. ft.

Volleyball

Gilbert Christian plays Valley Christian in the 2026 AIA 3A girls volleyball state championship final on Sat., Nov. 14. The game is 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. at Arizona Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, with tickets from $7.50. Gilbert events calendar

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Home

Tackling a fall project? You already know you’ll find the tools, storage, outdoor essentials, and supplies you need at The Home Depot — but have you browsed Black Friday savings? Check out The Home Depot’s current deals and see what you can cross off your project list.

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Remembered

Bill Shover, co-founder of the Fiesta Bowl and longtime community relations manager for The Arizona Republic, died Nov. 7 at his home. He was 98. AZ Big Media

Home sales

Phoenix REALTORS data shows closed sales rose 0.8% through October, but closed deals in October alone fell 17.9% from a year earlier. Pending sales slipped 4% year to date and fell 45.9% in October. AZ Big Media

October home-sale numbers fell far below the year-to-date pace

0.8%Closed sales−17.9%
−4.0%Pending sales−45.9%
−2.2%New listings−9.0%

Source: AZ Big Media

Cardinals

Quarterback Carson Beck will make his NFL debut Sunday, starting for the Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. The last time he played in Glendale, he crossed the goal line with 18 seconds left to send Miami past Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Arizona Sports

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— Jesus, Mark 3:25

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Just a reminder that Veterans Day is tomorrow and there are a few rules for putting up a United States Of America flag

“1. American flag can NOT be out in night without a light on it 2. American flag can NOT be left in the rain 3. Do NOT let the American flag touch the ground at ALL TIMES Happy Veterans Day and the United States marine corps 252nd birthday!”

— A neighbor, Madera Parc

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The Wrap

Kettle Heroes started as a food truck popping kettle corn at farmers' markets and Cardinals games, and its big break came when the Basha family discovered the brothers at the Gilbert Farmers Market. Now the Arizona popcorn company sells in about 1,000 stores across 45 states. Pop, pop, hooray.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Mesa medical respite center opens Friday; Fiesta Bowl co-founder Shover dies
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  3. Mon., Nov. 9Tempe Town Lake stays closed; ASU beats Colorado 20-10
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Maricopa County flood warning runs until 11 p.m. today
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Westbound Loop 202 is closed near Gilbert Road until Monday
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Postino opens at The Switchyard in Queen Creek; Florence votes to close 3 schools

Plus, Florence Unified votes to close three San Tan Valley schools, and Gilbert Christian heads to a state final.

The TLDR

  1. Postino opens at The Switchyard in Queen Creek
  2. Florence Unified votes to close three San Tan Valley schools
  3. An Arizona-based defense manufacturer opens a 15,000-square-foot facility in Mesa
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