Good morning, Mesa.

On June 12, Mesa mother Thelma Cuevas and her children survived a house fire that police say was set on purpose by her ex-boyfriend—security footage shows a man leaving before 3 a.m. and officers arrested him at the scene.

A fatal hit-and-run on July 18 left 40-year-old Obed Guadalupe Duarte-Leyva dead when his motorcycle was struck by an SUV that fled the scene, and on July 22 Jer'hard Doane Duriso was arrested outside a Mesa residence on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury & the case is now with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board will approve new goals for the 2025-26 school year next month that aim to boost graduation rates, reading and math scores, and service learning hours by 5%; board members discussed changes such as measuring improvements by each school site — which matches Superintendent Matt Strom’s targets — at a meeting set for Aug. 14.

Leapfrog Group released safety grades for East Valley hospitals based on national data that measure patient safety against infections and surgical mishaps — in Mesa, Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital received a C after dropping from a B, while Banner Health centers earned mixed ratings with one receiving a B and another a C.

Botzee Robotics & Aerospace Engineering Flight Camp

Half-day or full-week options — UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK — Pricing details available — Explore drone technology and rocket science through hands-on activities and Minecraft challenges.

Joanna Ruth Meyer: While the Dark Remains

7-9 p.m. — Changing Hands Bookstore — Free entry — Explore the depths of magic and revenge in debut adult fantasy 'While the Dark Remains' with author Joanna Ruth Meyer.

Mesa Business Networking Event

10:30-11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and influencers to accelerate your business growth.

Incite Live in Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets starting at $88 — Incite promises an unforgettable evening of live music in the heart of Mesa.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build connections and elevate your business in a vibrant community of entrepreneurs.

ATEEZ NITE

7-11 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — $12 for ATINY tickets — Celebrate ATEEZ with local fans and ATEEZ-themed fun before the concert.

Tango Foundations Course

6:30-8 p.m. — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place — $255-500 depending on registration — Immerse yourself in the art of Argentine Tango with this 8-week beginner course.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers in a vibrant setting.

Shapel Lacey Stand-Up Comedy

6-7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 18+ — Enjoy a night of laughs with the unique and original comedic voice of Shapel Lacey.

Pizzas, Pipes, and Pinoys!

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Organ Stop Pizza — No cover charge — Escape the heat while enjoying delectable pizzas and the spectacular sounds of the world's largest Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ.