Good morning, Mesa.

Residents saw Culdesac's plan for Site 17, a 25-acre lot at University & Mesa drives, on June 25.

The design for the long-vacant property is set to bring new opportunities to downtown Mesa.

Months-long road construction on Val Vista Drive that started last August has taken a toll on businesses near Southern Avenue.

Owners report significant sales drops and worry that delays in the project, scheduled to finish in June, could force temporary closures + loss of clientele.

94-year-old Frank Nareau, a retired newspaper pressman and self-taught artist, has his over 1500 baseball and sports portraits on view at the Arizona Baseball Museum.

He began drawing after retirement & his work reflects the game he loves, teaching lessons about resilience and passion.

Arizona’s three public universities are studying water loss to evapotranspiration as over 95% of rainfall evaporates; the project will help water officials capture more water for groundwater recharge through improved land management practices and urban runoff analysis.

Attorney General Kris Mayes dropped her legal fight requiring parents to prove voucher purchases are purely educational.

Under the new deal, parents using the Empowerment Scholarship Account program must now show that items support a course of study (mostly affecting homeschooled children) to receive reimbursement.

Planned Parenthood Arizona clinics resumed Medicaid services this week after a pause since September, allowing lower-income AHCCCS patients to return as calls increase.

Aurelio Voltaire Live Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $44 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Aurelio Voltaire in Mesa, AZ.

Frankie J with Krystall Poppin

7-8:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Find tickets online — Enjoy a night of music with Frankie J and Krystall Poppin in a lively Mesa venue.

Circus Farm

1-3 p.m. — Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse — Starting at $16.25 — A family-friendly circus featuring stilt walkers, juggling, and a pre-show experience with MABEL.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful professional relationships.

KIA Hoop It Up Basketball Tournament

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Bell Bank Park — Registration required — Experience the ultimate 3-on-3 basketball showdown for all skill levels in Phoenix's grassy playground.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships.

Allison Live Concert

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Nile Theater — Tickets starting at $46 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Allison in Mesa, AZ.

Millington Live Performance

6:00 – 8:30 PM — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $52 — Millington promises an unforgettable live experience in Mesa, AZ.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build real relationships with local professionals in a structured networking environment.

Name That Tune Night

6-8 p.m. — Encore at Eastmark HOA & Clubhouse — $5 per person — Enjoy a lively evening of music trivia with a classic game of Name That Tune.