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Mesa Council updated on proposed Culdesac development

The developer of a multiuse residential and commercial property aimed at sustainable, often car-less living, is planning a big project in Mesa. The Mesa City Council was updated on a proposed …
Field trip conference

Overnight travel approved for East Valley Institute of Technology employees

One or two East Valley Institute of Technology staff members are to attend a conference in Texas May 11-14. The EVIT board voted 6-0 Feb. 24 as part of a consent agenda with other items to …
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
Civics

East Valley student finalists compete at National Civics Bee

The final round of the second annual National Civics Bee for East Valley students is set. The top student finalists will compete from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 28 at the Combs Performing Arts …
CITY COUNCIL

Mesa Council approves contract for construction manager for gas line installation

The Mesa City Council approved by the score of 7-0 a $10,569,302 contract for a construction manager for a gas line installation project in the city at their Mar. 17 meeting. According to …
Loop 101/I-10

ADOT schedules weekend westbound US 60 closure

State transportation officials advise drivers to plan and expect delays when westbound US 60 closes this weekend between Loop 101 and Interstate 10. Crews will be working on a traffic shift from …
First responders

1 robbery, 10 burglaries reported in Mesa

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of a robbery of an individual and burglaries Feb. 27-March 5: Burglary of a commercial/office building, reported at 4:36 a.m. Feb. 27 …
Development

AZ International Marketplace remodeling planned in Mesa

Plans to remodel the existing AZ International Marketplace at the northeast corner of Dobson and Broadway in Mesa include splitting a suite into two to accommodate amusement purposes and a new …
ENTERTAINMENT

USA Pickleball holding Golden Ticket tournament in Mesa

USA Pickleball is bringing a competitive tournament to Mesa this April. The Golden Ticket tournament will take place at Mesa’s Arizona Athletic Grounds April 9-13. The tournament provides a path for amateur players to participate in the USA Pickleball National Championships this fall, according to a press release.
EDUCATION

Mesa Public Schools analyzes college credits among students in district

The Mesa Public Schools governing board discussed the state of its high school students earning college credits via different ways during its Feb. 25 meeting. District Superintendent Dr. Paul …
Education

East Valley Institute of Technology crisis manual update to include video training

East Valley Institute of Technology is preparing an updated manual for students and staff that lays out who to call and what to do in a variety of crisis situations. A 39-page draft version of …
Construction

81 commercial building permits issued in February in Mesa

A total of 81 commercial building permits were issued in February 2025 in Mesa. A sampling of building permits from the city’s website (by address, date issued, description, value, type of …
PLANNING AND ZONING

Mesa zoning board votes to approve a commercial entertainment development

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 on March 12 to approve a site plan review and special-use permit for a commercial entertainment development. The development in question, known as …
Field trip conference

Overnight travel approved for East Valley Institute of Technology students

A total of 95 East Valley Institute of Technology students are to attend a state leadership conference in Tucson March 17-19. The EVIT board voted 6-0 Feb. 24 as part of a consent agenda with …
Development

Gateway Auto Mall planned at Pecos, Signal Butte in Mesa

Seven auto dealers and retail uses are planned at the Gateway Auto Mall on 62 acres at the northeast and northwest corners of East Pecos Road and South Signal Butte Road in Mesa. The Mesa Design …
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD

Mesa zoning board approves site plan review for industrial development

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously March 12 to approve a site plan review for an industrial development. The proposed 98,296-square-foot development known as Longbow 202 Shell …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Model train operators will be on-site to answer questions and show how the model railroad is designed and constructed. The event is free and open to children and families of all ages.

Model trains to roll into Red Mountain Library

Get your engineer’s cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at the Red Mountain Branch of Mesa Public Library March 18-22. The library is at 635 N. Power …
Participants ages 9-12 will use beginner hand-building techniques to sculpt their favorite monsters and animals in an eight-day June 17-27 clay monster madness class.

Mesa Arts Center hosts youth summer camps

Registration has begun for youth summer camps to be held at Mesa Arts Center. Get ready for a summer of creativity at MAC, 1 E. Main St., from blacksmithing and jewelry-making to comics, …
A scene from "Prisoners of Fire: The Dude Fire Story.”

New doc explores heroism from 1990 Arizona Dude Fire

A new film that portrays the harrowing events of the 1990 Dude Fire will debut this week at two Arizona theaters.
From left are Blakelee and Parker O’Brien. Parker, 5, is battling T-Cell Lymphoma. Blakelee and Parker will model new fashions during Children’s Cancer Network’s “Inspirations” fundraising gala on March 22.

5-year old Mesa cancer warrior, sister to walk runway for Children’s Cancer Network Gala

The O’Brien family in Mesa has gone through an exhausting ordeal in the last six months. Back in September, their 5-year-old son Parker was struggling to breathe and had a high heart rate. …
A total of 50 winners — plus a guest each — will be invited to the private dinner concert. The evening includes dinner, a dessert spread and beverages.

Mesa Historical Museum fundraiser includes chance to attend dinner concert with Bobby Freeman

Mesa Historical Museum is hosting a “buy-a-brick” fundraiser for a chance for 100 people to attend an exclusive dinner concert with Bobby Freeman on Saturday, April 5. Freeman, who …
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