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Mesa Senior Expo held Nov. 13

The Daily Independent hosted its Senior Expo on November 13th at the Mesa Marketplace. The expo featured a variety of vendors, ranging from healthcare providers to HVAC repair. The Daily Independent …
Gilbert Public Schools voters approved a $136 million bond for the district's capital needs.
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Gilbert schools thank voters for bond approval

Gilbert Public Schools thanks voters after passage of a $136 million bond and a separate measure authorizing property sales, leases or exchanges.
The Mesa City Council at a meeting at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at 20 E. Main St., is slated to make a recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for Full Rack LLC, 1840 W. Southern Ave. Suite 7-9.
Liquor License

Liquor license sought for Full Rack in Mesa

A new series 10 beer and wine store license is being sought for Full Rack, a Mesa convenience store. The Mesa City Council at a meeting at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at 20 E. Main St., is slated …
The Waffle Flower Warehouse Rezone project calls for rezoning more than 2 acres from single residence to light industrial for an 18,000-square-foot building.
Development

Company seeks industrial rezoning from Mesa

Developers are requesting that a more than 2-acre site at the northwest corner of East Thomas Road and North 54th Street in Mesa be rezoned from single residence to light industrial. An ordinance …
THURSDAY MORNING

Explosive device thrown at Mesa patrol vehicle, officer taken to hospital

A Mesa officer was injured early Thursday morning when an explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle,  police said. Officers were in the neighborhood of Sunland and 96th Street …
The 40-foot-tall building is to be 800 feet northwest of North Greenfield Road and East McDowell Road in Mesa.
Development

Design reviewed for Monogram Aerospace expansion in Mesa

Monogram Aerospace — a division of PennAero that specializes in the manufacturing of externally threaded structural fasteners — is building a 57,857-square-foot industrial development addition to …
The investment is to establish two Google Opportunity Labs, support professional training and certifications and strengthen existing programs that help families achieve long-term stability and independence.
Neighbors

Google invests $50K in Mesa nonprofit serving families experiencing homelessness

House of Refuge recently announced a $50,000 collaboration with Google that will create new opportunities for families experiencing homelessness through housing, technology, education and workforce …
The Walmart Supercenter at 857 N. Dobson Road.
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Event planned Nov. 13 at remodeled Walmart Supercenter in Mesa

Customers will be welcomed Friday, Nov. 13, to the newly transformed Mesa Walmart Supercenter at 857 N. Dobson Road. A celebration will include an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony and community …
The development is on the northeast corner of East Pecos Road and South Mountain Road in Mesa.
Development

Design reviewed for new Arizona Propane HQ in Mesa

Arizona Propane is building a 16,000-square-foot industrial office and shop in Mesa as its new headquarters. The look and landscaping of the development on the northeast corner of East Pecos …
From the left, Jacob D. Martinez, Lorena Austin and Kiana Sears celebrated wins late last week as they remained ahead while the last Arizona Legislative District 9 votes were being counted.
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LD9 Democrats celebrate election to legislature

All of the Arizona Secretary of State’s releases of new batches of reported votes in the Nov. 3 election showed the same three candidates ahead in Legislative District 9 races. In the lone LD9 …
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DATA DRIVEN

Phoenix, Tucson among U.S. cities with highest motorcycle death rates

New data shows Phoenix is one of the nation's most dangerous cities in which to ride a motorcycle. Motorcycle crashes claimed 424 lives in Phoenix between 2015 and 2024, giving the city the …
MOTHER AND SON

Mesa PD identifies victims in fatal school bus crash

A mother and her son died Friday afternoon after the vehicle they were in collided with a school bus near Southern Avenue and 80 th Street, Mesa police said. Monday. Rachel Hughes-Lopez, 49, and …
The East Mesa studio is at Medina Station, 1453 S. Signal Butte Road Suite 103, and includes seating for over 60 guests, a birthday party area, and hundreds of pottery items for guests to choose from.
Business

As You Wish Pottery opens in Medina Station in East Mesa

As You Wish Pottery is celebrating the grand opening of its ninth location Nov. 13-15 in East Mesa. The studio opened Oct. 2 and joins the lineup of locations in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, …
The propane company has commercial and residential customers.
Development

Design to be reviewed for new Arizona Propane site in Mesa

Arizona Propane is planning a 16,000-square-foot industrial office and shop building in Mesa. The look and landscaping of the development on the northeast corner of East Pecos Road and South …
The planned facility expansion is to accommodate the installation of approximately 16 new Computer Numerical Control machines.
Development

Design to be reviewed for Monogram Aerospace expansion in Mesa

Monogram Aerospace — a division of PennAero that specializes in the manufacturing of externally threaded structural fasteners — is planning a 57,857-square-foot industrial development addition to …
2 DEAD

Speed appears factor in deadly East Valley school bus crash: Mesa PD

Mesa police are investigating Friday’s deadly two-vehicle collision that involved a Mesa public schools bus, and authorities said Saturday speed may have been a factor in the crash. The …

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OPINION — Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ controversial Veterans Day “voice vote” on H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, Vets Forward calls on the U.S. Senate to reject the legislation in its current form.
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OPINION — After serving in their nation’s military, they’re now serving in America’s economy. Veteran-owned businesses generate $1.3 trillion in annual sales and employ 4 million workers ... leaders of veterans service organizations say some of the men and women behind that economic success are still struggling to find stable housing, get mental health care or translate military experience into a civilian career.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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Comedian Nurse John to launch tour in Mesa

Los Angeles-based comedian and content creator Nurse John will launch the second leg of his “Against Medical Advice” tour Thursday, Jan. 7 at Ikeda Theatre in Mesa.
The expo to celebrate healthy, active living for today’s seniors will be at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet’s Building No. 4, 10550 E. Baseline Road in Mesa. The venue is covered with misted breezeways with free parking and free admission. Park in front of building No. 4 — near the exit.

Mesa Senior Expo Friday morning

The Mesa Senior Expo is 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 13, hosted by Independent Newsmedia for seniors and families from Mesa and neighboring communities. The expo to celebrate healthy, active living …
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Pilot Jessica Cox to speak in Mesa Saturday at Arizona Aviation Historical Group dinner

The Arizona Aviation Historical Group is hosting its annual dinner and speaker series fundraiser 4:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4517 E. Mallory Circle at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, featuring Jessica …
East Valley Pops Orchestra cello players (in foreground, left to right) are Barbara Headley of Timnath, Colorado; Rita Dilenno of Mesa; and Gary Glascom of Gilbert.

East Valley Pops opens 45th season with free holiday concert in Mesa

The East Valley Pops Orchestra will open its 45th season with a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mesa. The 70-member orchestra will follow the …
The fair will feature books for young adults and adults.

Local author book fair Saturday at Red Mountain Library in Mesa

A local author book fair will be held Saturday at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road in Mesa. The event is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 in the program room Primary tabs The fair will feature …
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