City of Mesa Officially Renames Mesa Grande Cultural Park

November 4, 2024 at 1:08 pm
The City has officially renamed Mesa Grande Cultural Park to reflect our region's rich cultural heritage and profound connection to the O'odham and Piipaash peoples and their ancestors. The name given to the site is Sce:dagi Mu:val Va’aki. In the O’odham language, it means Blue Fly’s place of dwelling or Blue Fly’s house

Mesa Honors Veterans with Parade November 11

October 31, 2024 at 3:34 pm
The East Valley Veterans Parade Presented by Google Fiber is Monday Nov. 11 at 11am in downtown Mesa. This year's theme is Arizona's Heroes in the Global War on Terrorism to recognize those that served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and their families

Breakfast with Santa Expands and Moves to New Location

October 31, 2024 at 9:37 am
Tickets go on sale the week of Nov. 4 for Breakfast with Santa, which has expanded to 3 Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at a new location, The Post, 26 N. Macdonald. Details at mesaparks.com

Register for Jr. Suns Youth Basketball League and Kinder Clinic

October 30, 2024 at 11:27 am
Registration is underway for Jr. Suns Youth Basketball including a new co-ed youth basketball league. To register, visit mesaparks.com

Mesa Community Court and Mesa Community College Join Forces to Empower Individuals Facing Homelessness Through Higher Education

October 28, 2024 at 2:18 pm
Mesa Community Court and Mesa Community College have partnered to provide court participants with personalized support to earn college degrees and certificates to help create a path to skilled work and self-reliance

Nucleus RadioPharma Announces New Manufacturing Site in Mesa

October 21, 2024 at 6:31 am
Nucleus RadioPharma is building a new manufacturing facility in southeast Mesa to produce life-saving theranostic products to help patients

Mesa is Moving Ahead with Plans to Improve EV Charging Citywide

October 16, 2024 at 9:49 am
Mesa has released a much-anticipated Request for Proposal to make the City's electric vehicle charging network more accessible and convenient for all residents. Funding will be from an $11.8 million federal grant

Mesa Breaks Record for Hydration Donation Campaign

October 14, 2024 at 3:29 pm
Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign collected more than 1 million bottles of water this summer, smashing the goal of 700,000. The water bottle donations help people in need during the extreme summer heat

Newest Asian District Mesa AZ® mural celebrates Year of the Dragon

October 9, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Mesa's Asian District has unveiled its fifth cultural mural at Mekong Plaza. Jewel of Balance celebrates the Year of the Dragon

Registration Available for Mesa Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

October 7, 2024 at 11:12 am
Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the City's Parks and Recreation 2024-2025 winter season. A complete list of programs and activities is available at mesaparks.com

Lights, Camera, Safety!

September 30, 2024 at 10:07 am
The Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest is back. 12 to 18 year olds are invited to create a 30-second announcement featuring a safety tip for riding or walking. Visit mesaaz.gov/movesafe for details

Mesa Police Department Concludes Successful Operation Safe Summer Initiative

September 24, 2024 at 2:42 pm
The Mesa Police Department has announced the successful completion of Operation Safe Summer to reduce teen violence. Over 10 weeks, officers issued 76 citations to teenagers for curfew violations and saw a decrease in violent crime involving teens

SRP Partners with City of Mesa to Expand Grass-to-Xeriscape Incentives for Residents

September 23, 2024 at 12:20 pm
SRP is partnering with Mesa to expand the City's Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Incentive program with a five-year, matching grant. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Family Resource Center Opens at Main Library

September 19, 2024 at 9:39 am
The Mesa Family Resource Center has opened at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. The community hub offers free activities and resources to families to support young children's health and development

City of Mesa Announces Grant Winners of Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

September 18, 2024 at 9:33 am
The City of Mesa has announced the 12 Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund grant winners. They will design, implement and govern actionable climate solutions. The list of grant recipients is available at MesaNow.org

Non=Functional Turf Removal Begins at Mesa City Parks and Basins

September 16, 2024 at 12:24 pm
Thanks to a state grant, Mesa is now removing non-functional turf at more than 50 parks and basins to reduce the city's water usage

Writer in Residence Offers Free Workshops at Mesa Public Library

September 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
Sharon Skinner is the newest Writer in Residence with Mesa Public Library. She will be hosting workshops and offering one-on-one consultations for aspiring writers through December

Fuel Operation at Falcon Field Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Mesa

September 3, 2024 at 10:28 am
Falcon Field, in partnership with Avflight Mesa and Avfuel Corporation, have partnered to bring sustainable aviation fuel to the the city-owned airport

Mesa Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Water-Saving Fall Planting Resources

September 3, 2024 at 9:58 am
Mesa encourages residents to take advantage of water-saving fall planting resources. Details at MesaNow.org