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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Fire crews helped a worker injured from a head gash after being struck while changing lights on a light pole at Hohokam Stadium at around 10 a.m. Thursday — they assisted him as he could not descend on his own. ABC15 Arizona
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas—a 32-year-old Mexican national from Flagstaff—died on Aug 31 at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa while in ICE detention at the Central Arizona Correctional Complex after his arrest for aggravated assault and other charges, and his cause of death remains under investigation. KJZZ
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa's Office of Economic Development received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for its Asian District Brochure—its team will be honored at the IEDC 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit from Sept. 14–17. Mesa Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa City Council will meet Monday, Sept. 8, at 5:45 p.m. at 20 E. Main St. to recommend a new series 9 liquor store license for GJ Liquors LLC, located at 753 W. Broadway Road — agent Jackaran Singh will handle the application — before it is sent to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. Mesa Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, said that only people over 65 will clearly be eligible for a COVID booster this fall while state officials await the Advisory Committee's decision on extending access to others such as those with chronic conditions, and pharmacies will need standing orders to administer it—this may delay the vaccine for vulnerable groups. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer in the seventh that broke the tie and led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win Tuesday night—stopping the Texas Rangers' six-game win streak. 12 News
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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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ANCIIENTS Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of mesmerizing tunes by Dearest as they perform their hit songs.
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Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Mesa
Various hours — Mesa Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore an extensive range of crafts, workshops, and shopping opportunities at this vibrant arts and crafts fair.
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Filipino Night Market: Food and Culture Festival
4-9 p.m. — AZ International Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino culture with delicious food from local vendors in a vibrant night market atmosphere.
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Sunday Evening Recital: Amy & Alina Dampt
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Enjoy an inspired performance of beautiful sacred music by flutist and harpist duo Amy and Alina Dampt.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with entrepreneurs and influencers to enhance your business network and growth.
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