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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign continues asking for cases of water or cash to help people during the extreme summer heat—since May 5, the initiative has received 193,352 bottles and $50,469, which United Food Bank used to buy an extra 187,500 bottles, and it will run until Sept. 30. Mesa Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Adriana Quintero and Luz Violeta run Maxica Colectivo—they make contemporary jewelry using traditional beadwork and teach workshops that preserve their Indigenous Mexican heritage. They view each piece as a form of prayer and a way to keep their culture alive. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school art is on display at Mesa Community College as part of the CHROMA25 exhibition open until Aug. 14, featuring work from local schools during the 2024-25 academic year. A reception and awards ceremony will be held Thursday, Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at MCC Theatre (1833 W. Southern Ave., Building AG-31) to honor outstanding pieces with scholarship awards toward art studies. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Many students returning to school face extreme heat as temperatures are projected to hit 118 later this week, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for several Arizona counties. The Arizona Department of Health urges schools, parents, and outdoor staff to move activities indoors and provide frequent water breaks to prevent heat-related illnesses — a measure intended to keep everyone safe. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes modified the state’s election rulebook on August 4th to follow a court ruling—he removed a provision that allowed certifying election results without every county’s input. KJZZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Yelp ranked Snowtime’s Chandler and Mesa stores as the best shaved ice in Arizona. The shop is known for its Korean bingsu—which is a light, fluffy dessert topped with flavors like Oreo and tiramisu—and it also offers soft serve ice cream, teas, and coffees. The Arizona Republic
SHOP NEWS
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Australian Pink Floyd Tribute Show
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Liana De La Rosa and Ali Hazelwood Discuss Gabriela and His Grace
7-9 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Ticket includes a signed copy — Dive into a historical romance between a rebellious heiress and a duke as bestselling authors share fascinating insights.
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The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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