Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Mesa.
🏘️ Community
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control had a record 227 dog adoptions on Sept.
19, part of a week when 417 pups found forever homes. Shelters in Mesa, Phoenix + Scottsdale are offering remaining dogs at 50% off through Sept. 30.
💼 Business
Arizona joined 11 states in a settlement with Paramount over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
Discovery on Sept. 23, requiring 30 films per year for two years, independent productions, and $300 million for U.S. production (court approval is pending).
🎭 Culture
Scarizona, a family-owned haunted attraction at 1901 N.
Alma School Road will open tomorrow, Sept. 25 for a Halloween season offering three immersive experiences over 22 select nights across six weekends.
📰 Economy
Resilience Force director Saket Soni will speak virtually Wednesday evening as ASU’s Future Security Initiative (in partnership with New America) spotlights the growing resilience economy that rebuilds homes after disasters.
He explains that communities need local workforces to support year-round repair and climate adaptation.
🎓 Education
An ASU professor found that about half of Arizona's eight-year-olds receive autism diagnoses only through schools, leaving them without clinical support outside school.
This study raises concerns about gaps in services once children finish primary education.
🌲 Environment
Fall has arrived as forecasts tied to a record-breaking El Niño (the strongest on record) suggest extra rain and storms will hit Mesa this fall and winter.
Meteorologists (tracking the system) warn that rainfall will be above average as temperatures gradually cool.
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