Good morning, Mesa.

Mesa Public Schools opened two new high schools yesterday (Aug.

7) to address parent concerns about campus size, with Franklin High School welcoming students for the 2026-27 year. The district is expanding its smaller school model to offer more personalized education opportunities.

Local influencers Lauren and Owen Steinwall of the AZ Hikeaholics share their outdoor adventures to reveal Arizona's true light, including wildfire impacts and climate change.

Their posts promote Leave No Trace practices and urge protecting public lands for future generations.

CAP leaders debated whether to continue funding a Rocky Mountains cloud seeding program during a recent board meeting as tensions rise over the Colorado River; they will vote in September if Arizona should keep supporting the remote initiative.

Tonto National Forest will close Canyon Lake on Sept.

8 so the Bureau of Reclamation and Salt River Project can lower its water level 55 feet and conduct dam safety inspections over 16 weeks. Boat launches, picnic sites, the marina and cruises will close, though Tortilla Flat remains open.

An industrial flex property at 4220 E.

McDowell Road in Mesa sold for $5.25M as handled by the LevRose Industrial Team; the deal includes a 20,544 sqft building on 2.37 acres + 15,494 sqft of office space built in 2006.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

6-9 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Tickets start at $83 — Experience a stunning tribute to Pink Floyd with note-perfect performances and vibrant visuals.