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Mesa Public Schools to add 2 new high schools onto existing campuses

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board voted to approve the addition of two new high schools onto existing campuses in the district at their Oct. 23 meeting. The two schools were separated into …
Missing

Brian Sabbs, 61, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 61-year-old Brian Sabbs who is missing and was last seen at 2:50 p.m. Oct. 25 near Dobson Road and University Drive. He …
Missing

Juan Moss, 16, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Juan Moss who is missing and was last seen at 9 p.m. Nov. 4 near Alma School and Eighth Avenue. He was last …
Development

Mint Dispensary expanding in Mesa on Southern Avenue

A permit to allow deviations from certain development standards for the expansion of a marijuana dispensary was approved recently by the Mesa Board of Adjustment. The board voted 5-0 Nov. 5 on a …
MESA COUNCIL

Mesa Council approves contract for construction manager for fire station rebuild

The Mesa City Council approved a contract for a construction manager at risk for the rebuild of Fire Station 205 at their recent meeting. The vote passed 7-0 as part of a multi-item consent …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Red Mountain finishes play-in win in Surprise with fun

It was almost as if Shadow Ridge’s four-point rally to win the third set 26-24 was immediately erased. Instead of seizing that momentum from grabbing a 2-1 lead in sets, the Stallions …
BACK HOME

Mesa teen found safe after Turquoise Alert

Yolyn Hermios, 16, has been found and is back home, Mesa police said Tuesday night. The teen was last  seen at 6:50 p.m. Nov. 1 near Dobson and Broadway roads. "We are happy to report …
Election 2025

Mesa councilor behind in early results for recall election

The first batch of ballots counted in the mail-only special recall election for Mesa District 2 Councilmember Julie Spilsbury on Nov. 4 are in and Dorean Taylor, who seeks to take her seat, has 8,219 …

Mesa City Council approves contract increase for police radio equipment

The Mesa City Council approved a dollar increase for a contract for radio equipment and parts for the Mesa Police Department at their recent meeting. The vote passed 7-0 as part of a multi-item …
THINGS TO DO

Downtown BBQ Classic returns to Mesa this weekend

A special, meaty event is returning to Mesa soon. The Third Annual Downtown Mesa BBQ classic will come to Mesa Nov. 7-8, bringing two days of grilled meats, pitmaster competitions, live music …
Missing

Amilliyen Taylor, 16, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Amilliyen Taylor who is missing and was last seen at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 3 near 80th and Adobe. He has a tattoo above …
Development

Mint Dispensary expanding in Mesa on Southern Avenue

A permit to allow deviations from certain development standards for the expansion of a marijuana dispensary will be considered Wednesday by the Mesa Board of Adjustment. The board is to meet at …
Setbacks

Reducing RV setbacks for 225 corner lots sought by Venture Out in Mesa

Reducing the front setback required for 225 corner lots from 20 feet to 4 feet at the Venture Out recreational vehicle subdivision will be considered Wednesday by the Mesa Board of Adjustment. …
STATE ACCOUNTABILITY LABELS

Mesa Public Schools makes B grade for 2024-25 school year

The Mesa Unified School District earned an overall “B” grade for the 2024-25 school year in the latest A-F letter grade report from the Arizona Department of Education’s state …
Missing

Adilene Wolle-Lucio, 14, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Adilene Wolle-Lucio who is missing and was last seen at 4 p.m. Oct. 31 near the area of Signal Butte and Warner …
Missing

Karson Hirst, 15, missing from Mesa, police say

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Karson Hirst who is missing and was last seen at 3 p.m. Oct. 31 near the area of Lindsay and Brown Road. It is …

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OPINION
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Participants in the Mesa Veterans Day parade on Nov. 8, 2014.

Mesa honors veterans with parade Nov. 11

The annual East Valley Veterans Parade will honor our nation’s veterans at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Mesa. With nearly 100 entries, the parade begins at the intersection of …
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Mesa Senior Expo Nov. 14 at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet

Seniors and families from Mesa and neighboring communities are invited to attend the Mesa Senior Expo 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 14. It will be held at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet’s Building …
A family-owned local tradition for more than two decades, Scarizona Scaregrounds has rotating themes, live actors in immersive environments and high audience engagement.

Thrill‑seekers invited to Scarizona through Nov. 1

The haunted attraction Scarizona invites thrill‑seekers to its 2025 Halloween season featuring terrifying haunted houses to test even the bravest souls. It will be held at 1901 N. Alma School …
Santa is to visit. Pictures will be available Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-23.

Vertuccio Farms in Mesa hosts Christmas Fest in December

Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road in Mesa, is holding Christmas Fest 2025 Dec. 1– 23. The all new Christmas event is designed for family and friends. Enjoy classic holiday music playing …
This year’s sponsors include Laguna Clay, Mesa Arts Center, MCC Art Department, Pita Jungle, Red White & Brew, Friendship Village Tempe, Dobson High School and Desert Ridge High School

Empty Bowls event in November at Mesa Community College

Mesa Community College invites the community to its annual Empty Bowls events in November where for a $10 donation patrons receive a one-of-a-kind handcrafted ceramic bowl along with a meal of soup …
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