Mesa
Today
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa residents can register for summer camps, sports & family activities, while nonresident registration begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Apr. 13, with programs offering private swim lessons, group classes & Dive-In Movies. Mesa Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Diesel gas prices hit a record high of $6.20 a gallon on Wednesday in Arizona, breaking the previous $5.90 record set in 2022 according to AAA. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clean-energy candidates won five board seats in the Salt River Project election on Tuesday, April 7, earning an 8–6 majority that may boost plans for more renewable energy options in the region. Voter turnout jumped to over 36,000 ballots compared to past averages. KJZZ
- ➤ A state study shows that SNAP enrollment in Arizona dropped by 47%—over 400,000 fewer recipients, including 180,000 children, were recorded by February. Changes from HR 1 and staffing shortages at DES are partly blamed for the steep decline. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Maricopa County measles case was confirmed, and Queen Creek visits may have exposed residents. Health officials warn that visits to Costco (Apr. 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Walmart (Apr. 4, 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.), or Generation Church Elementary (Apr. 5, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) may risk infection. 12 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents of a Mesa mobile home park on McKellips Road must remove their homes by end of April as high moving costs (quoted between $30,000 and $50,000) force many to abandon cherished trailers; advocates advise households review lease agreements to safeguard their interests. ABC15 Arizona
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He Is Legend
6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $40 — Enjoy an unforgettable live performance by He Is Legend in Mesa, AZ.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Join a structured networking group focused on building reliable referral relationships.
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Black Violin's Full Circle Tour
12:30-10 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $52 — Experience a transformative performance blending classical and hip-hop music reflecting on personal journeys.
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D.R.I. Concert
6-9 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an electrifying night with D.R.I. at Nile Theater.
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Live Music with Pretty Slick
5-7 p.m. — Encore at Eastmark HOA & Clubhouse — $5 entry — Enjoy the sounds of Pretty Slick on the event lawn.
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Salt River Brass: Inspiration Concert
3-6 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — $14.75 - $34.50 — Celebrate youth and music with performances from the Salt River Brass and special guests including the U.S. Army Brass Quintet.
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The Ramsey Show LIVE
7:00 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — $50 General Admission, $160.50 VIP — Experience a dynamic night with live interaction and an energizing Debt-Free Scream finale.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Build reliable referral relationships in a structured networking chapter focused on trust and follow-through.
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Ashes Remain Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying evening with Ashes Remain's blend of modern rock and thoughtful songwriting.
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Millennial Choirs and Orchestras - America 250
8-11 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a captivating musical celebration of American music and culture.
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