Good morning, Mesa.

Mesa Animal Control urged pet owners to protect their animals during Fourth of July fireworks by keeping them indoors with the radio or TV on—ensuring pets have proper ID and are not taken to outdoor events or left in hot cars.

A distressed woman in her 40s or 50s was found unresponsive in a Mesa Taco Bell bathroom on Dobson Road on June 22 and Mesa Fire responded with CPR but pronounced her dead at 7:56 p.m.—the county Medical Examiner will determine her cause of death.

Suspect Adam Sheafe confessed from his Coconino County jail cell that he killed Pastor Bill Schonemann in New River and planned to execute 13 priests across 10 states—he was arrested in Sedona after a high-speed chase and now awaits extradition to Maricopa County.

Mesa's bicycle & pedestrian program and Mesa Public Library have announced the third Bike to Books contest, inviting pre-kindergarten to 12th grade students to design bike-symbol art for a shared-use path.

Winning designs in each grade bracket will be installed next winter & submissions are accepted through July 31 with winners announced in the fall.

A new poll shows that 91% of Arizonans are worried about the Colorado River and 89% are troubled by unregulated groundwater, with most voters favoring state actions to boost water conservation and regulation.

The survey, conducted online with 799 registered voters from June 11 to 17, indicates that concerns grow for long-term water shortages—prompting calls for decisive government measures.

Gov. Hobbs said she will veto any interim budget request from House Speaker Montenegro—an approach never before used in the state—because the Senate-approved bipartisan spending plan is set and the current budget ends July 1.

Pavin Smith homered twice and drove in four runs as the Diamondbacks beat the White Sox 10-0 on Monday night.

Suárez left after a hit to his right hand and Naylor exited with shoulder discomfort—both now facing minor injury assessments.

Imaginarium Mesa: Winter Wonderland

6-10 p.m. — Imaginarium Mesa — Tickets required — Step into a magical light festival and walk through a captivating winter wonderland.

Arizona ToyCon

9 a.m. — Mesa Convention Center — $10 general admission, kids free — The ultimate destination for toy enthusiasts featuring over 200 tables of collectibles and merchandise.

Imaginarium Winter Wonderland

6:00-10:00 p.m. — Imaginarium Mesa — Cost TBD — Step into a magical light festival featuring a whimsical winter theme for all ages.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Network with entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers to foster connections and grow your business.

Imaginarium: Winter Wonderland

6-10 p.m. — Imaginarium Mesa — Tickets available — Step into an enchanting world of magic and light at this spectacular all-ages walk-through experience.

VANA Live with Honey Revenge, Daisy Grenade, and Nightlife

6-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of pop-rock energy with up-and-coming bands from Los Angeles.

Mesa Business Networking Event

10:30-11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Drop-in fee $25 after two visits — Build connections and grow your business in a supportive community of entrepreneurs.

Autumn Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — No refunds — Rock out with Autumn and CMB Ru in a lively performance at the Nile Theater.

VEX Robotics BattleBots and 3D Game Design

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Jake's Unlimited — Varies — Dive into robotics and game design adventures for young engineers.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — Network with entrepreneurs and grow your business in a supportive community.