Mesa
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, Mesa police responded to reports of a body at Mesa Drive and Broadway Road and found a man dead in an alley—detectives are investigating the case as a homicide. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Mesa Police confirmed a homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead near Broadway Road & Mesa Drive in an alley; his identity remains undisclosed while detectives gather more evidence. 12 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Arizona forecasts nearly one million Arizonans will hit the road for Memorial Day weekend (rising plane ticket prices are pushing about 9 in 10 holiday travelers to drive) and travel numbers are expected to reach some of the highest levels in decades. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Real ID became required on May 7 for boarding flights and entering government buildings, some Arizonans are hurrying to get one—experts warn scammers may offer quick fixes and urge anyone suspecting fraud to report it to the Attorney General's Office. KJZZ
- ➤ A contract with the federal government allows Avelo Airlines to conduct deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport today, though it is unclear if flights will start immediately. The agreement, made in April, will use three Boeing 737-800 planes to support DHS’s Immigration Control and Enforcement program (a long-term charter effort). ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Mesa's Office of Economic Development has named three new staff members — Amanda Elliot as Deputy Director of Small Business Services, Benjamin Snow as Deputy Director of Business Development, and Hayley Freestone as Economic Development Specialist — to boost local economic growth. Their appointments highlight the city's focus on strengthening small business support and fostering innovation in the local community. Mesa Now
- ➤ The Arizona Supreme Court is reviewing arguments from groups claiming that a voter-approved law requiring donor disclosure violates free speech rights—attorneys for the challengers insist the law breaches privacy protections, even though lower courts upheld it. There is no set date for the court to make its decision. KJZZ
- ➤ The Arizona Corporation Commission will review APS’s process after disconnecting power for an 82-year-old customer last May, a lapse that may have contributed to her death from heat stress on a hot day. The review comes amid public outcry over the utility's missed communications—such as ineffective door notices and outdated contact information—and a growing call for better customer outreach. KJZZ
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The Story of the Phoenix East Valley Partnership
7-8 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Free entry — Discover how the Phoenix East Valley Partnership has shaped the region for over 40 years.
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Rolling Quartz Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of the Korean rock girl band ROLLING QUARTZ on their U.S. tour.
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Big Patio Party: Live Music with KAILIN Kentigian Duo
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a spacious brewery atmosphere while listening to live music from the KAILIN Kentigian Duo.
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Sunday Evening Recital Featuring Britney Freeman
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lovely evening of vocal performance by Britney Freeman.
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AGG 2025 Conference
7 AM – 1 PM — Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa — Early Bird rates available — Engage in a week of education, excellence, and community in sunny Mesa, Arizona.
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Public Serpents: Live Music by TOB
7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic blend of punk, grunge, reggae, ska, rock, and hip-hop from Phoenix's own Thomas O'Brien.
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Mesa Arts Chamber Concerts: Chamber Strings
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of curated chamber music performed by small ensembles.
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Deafheaven Concert
6-11 p.m. — Nile Theater — $100/ea — Catch Deafheaven live in Mesa for an unforgettable night of music.
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Big Patio Party with Live Music by Jacobe
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy spacious outdoor vibes with live tunes and craft brews in Downtown Mesa.
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Perfect Pooch Alumni Social Event
7:45-9:00 a.m. — Red Mountain Park — Free entry — Enjoy a group walk with fellow dog lovers to reinforce training skills in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Pablo Picasso
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