Good morning, Mesa.

Mesa residents are registering for summer camps, youth programs, and adult sports offered by Mesa Parks and Recreation; nonresident registration began at 8 a.m. Monday, Apr.

13 (check details at local parks for specific requirements).

Local drivers in Mesa may face record gas prices as experts warn that an extended conflict in Iran could push costs further upward — AAA Arizona estimates a gallon now averages $4.57 and prices could rise if market pressures persist.

ASU Prep students in Mesa spoke with NASA astronaut Chris Wilson on the ISS during a live radio call at 9:52 a.m. today; they asked about how sleep and plant growth work in space (Wilson explained that crew sleep in bags and are growing alfalfa aboard).

A virtual community meeting on a long-running racial profiling case ended one hour early Wednesday night, and Sheriff Jerry Sheridan declined to discuss the cost audit (the compliance cost was not on the agenda).

A Public Citizen report warns that eight Arizona hospitals, including Mesa's Arizona General Hospital and Four Peaks Medical Center, risk service cuts or closure if federal Medicaid funding reductions move forward; HonorHealth is developing a plan to address the impact.

Arizona now offers a program where family caregivers get paid to care for elderly and disabled relatives & provide needed home care.

The new option helps locals receive consistent support from their loved ones.

Mesa City Council approved on April 20 a rezoning for a two-building lodging campus near the Cubs spring training facility on Rio Salado (housing MLB players and a select-service hotel).

Mayor Mark Freeman and Councilmember Dorean Taylor supported the plan.

The Arizona Cardinals picked running back Jeremiyah Love (from Notre Dame) with their first NFL Draft pick during the event in Pittsburgh.

Head coach Mike LaFleur begins resetting the team after a 4-13 season.

Breakaway Arizona Festival - Day 2

10 AM – 4 PM — Sloan Park — Tickets required — Experience two days of music and fun at Arizona's vibrant festival.

Blippi Live Tour

2-5 p.m. — Arizona Financial Theatre — Varies by seating — Experience the unforgettable production of Blippi Live for the whole family.

Tommy Emmanuel CGP: Living In The Light Tour 2026

7-9 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the musical journey of Tommy Emmanuel, a master guitarist and entertainer.

Bingo Night

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Encore at Eastmark HOA & Clubhouse — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with the community.

Three Bad Jacks Live in Mesa

6-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a thrilling night of rockabilly mayhem with Elvis and Three Bad Jacks.

Arizona Author Book Festival

10 AM - 3 PM — Warehouse215 — Free entry — Enjoy a day of author talks, giveaways, and book signings for all ages.

Manic Hispanic Concert

6-10 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets start at $54 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Manic Hispanic in Mesa.

Mesa Business Networking Event

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Network with local entrepreneurs — Join a vibrant community for business owners and influencers.

Riverdance 30 | The New Generation

— Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10 — Ikeda Theater — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the spectacular fusion of Irish dance and music in this celebration of the beloved performance.

Amor Eterno - A Mother's Day Mariachi Concert

7 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — $59.50-$79.50 — Celebrate Mother's Day with an unforgettable mariachi concert filled with vibrant music and captivating dance.