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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting Monday, Aug. 25, Mesa City Council met at 20 E. Main St. to discuss a series 12 restaurant license for El Pacifico Mexican Food, which serves lunch and dinner, and they will recommend it to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control for Best Tacos LLC — located at 1712 W. Broadway Road Suite 108-114 with agent Theresa June Morse. Mesa Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A towering wall of dust hit metro Phoenix on Monday, leaving about 39,000 people without power and grounding flights at the airport—strong winds and downed trees slowed traffic in parts of Maricopa County. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa City Council approved a rezoning for the planned Beverly Apartments at 120 N. Beverly during the August 18 meeting, voting 5-2 with Councilmember Rich Adams and Mayor Mark Freeman voting no. The three-story, 36-unit project will move forward as the city takes next steps in development. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Mesa Gateway Library was under construction along Ray Road and Eastmark Parkway on Aug. 19 — it is set to become the city's first full-size library in 35 years. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Anti-Defamation League reported that Arizona had 122 antisemitic incidents in 2024—a drop from 163 in 2023. The report said the state should set up a taskforce to fight hate as divisive rhetoric and social media posts fuel the problem. KJZZ
- ➤ The City of Mesa will do street maintenance on Ellsworth Road between Ray Road and Elliot Road until September 15, so drivers can expect delays during off-peak hours and should use detour routes via Signal Butte or Sossaman. The work will restrict one lane at a time—starting August 28 and ending September 15—while crews phase the repairs. Mesa Now
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and influencers to enhance your business growth.
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WHIRR / NOTHING Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Buy tickets — Experience an energizing night of music with WHIRR and special guests.
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Willow Canyon vs Dobson Football Game
7-11 p.m. — Dobson High School — Admission TBA — Catch the high school varsity football action as Dobson faces off against Willow Canyon in a non-conference matchup.
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Ken Carson Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with hip-hop sensation Ken Carson performing hits from his chart-topping album More Chaos.
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Mesa Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Connect with entrepreneurs and grow your business in a supportive community.
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The Movement and Tribal Seeds Concert
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the unique blend of rock and reggae from San Diego's favorite bands.
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