Celebrate Mesa Offers Fall Family Fun

October 2, 2024 at 9:47 am
Celebrate Mesa returns Oct. 12 from 5pm to 9pm at the Red Mt. Soccer Complex, 905 N. Sun Valley Blvd. More info about this free event is at celebratemesa.com

Early Voting for the City of Mesa General Election

October 1, 2024 at 9:45 am
Early voting for the General Election begins Oct. 9 and ends Nov. 1. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 7. More info at mesaaz.gov/elections

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

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Mesa Arts Center Oct. 19-20

September 26, 2024 at 2:06 pm
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Mesa Arts Center Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9am to 5pm

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

Register for Girl's Flag Football League and Kinder Clinic

September 17, 2024 at 10:41 am
Registration for the new Girl's Flag Football League continues until Sept. 30 and for the Kinder Clinic until Sept. 20. Details 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

Mesa Public Library Invites Community to Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September 12, 2024 at 2:24 pm
Mesa Public Library encourages library cardholders to sign up to win a variety of raffle prizes during National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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

FY2025/2026 Funding Application Process Begins Sept. 11 for Housing & Community Development Programs

September 9, 2024 at 11:17 am
The annual funding application process begins Sept. 11 for Housing and Community Development programs designed to prevent or eliminate slum and blight. Details at MesaNow.org

2.5 Million Items Borrowed from Mesa Public Libraries Last Year

September 6, 2024 at 12:08 pm
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. To sign up for a Mesa Public Library card, visit mesalibrary.org

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Fall 2024 Exhibitions Opening Reception Sept. 13

September 5, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum celebrates the opening of five new exhibitions with a free opening reception Sept 13 from 7pm to 10pm

Public Meetings for Proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan to Seek Input on Community Needs

September 4, 2024 at 2:16 pm
The City is hosting three meetings to provide information and get public input about the proposed 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan regarding community needs and funding priorities. Details at MesaNow.org

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

Mesa Celebrates Red Mountain Park Expansion

August 29, 2024 at 9:56 am
Mesa is celebrating the expansion of Red Mountain Park. The expansion includes 10 new multi-use fields for sports like soccer and lacrosse, and four new baseball-softball fields

Office of Economic Development Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council

August 28, 2024 at 9:21 am
Mesa's Office of Economic Development has received a 2024 Excellence in Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for the Mesa Business Builder Program. Details at MesaNow.org

The City of Mesa Welcomes National League of Cities Centennial ‘Roadshow’

August 27, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Mesa welcomed today the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns and villages nationwide.

Mayors John Giles and Corey Woods Launch Disagree Better Arizona to Elevate Civil Discourse

August 26, 2024 at 2:06 pm
Mesa Mayor John Giles and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods have announced the launch of the Disagree Better Arizona initiative to elevate civil discourse and foster constructive dialogue across the state

Mesa College Promise Program Expands, Enters Fourth Academic Year

August 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Mesa College Promise has welcomed its fourth and largest group of students to receive two years of fully funded tuition and fees at MCC. This includes the inaugural group of eligible Mesa residents who are 24 years or older

KoMiCo to Establish Semiconductor Equipment and Coating Facility in Mesa

August 20, 2024 at 7:11 am
KoMiCo is establishing a semiconductor equipment and coating facility in southeast Mesa. The facility is expected to be operational by 2026 creating over 200 new jobs

Mesa Appoints Two New Municipal Court Magistrates

August 20, 2024 at 6:14 am
Mesa City Council has appointed Judges Geoffrey Balon and Amy Haley as new Municipal Court magistrates

Local Public Figures Bring Awareness Back to School and Pedestrian Safety

August 14, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Local public figures, including Mayor John Giles, Mesa Councilmembers and Baxter the Bobcat and other mascots helped crossing guards on Aug. 14 to bring awareness to school and pedestrian safety

ICYMI - City of Mesa Partners with Phoenix Rescue Mission to Provide Outreach, Case Management Services to Address Homelessness and Heat Relief

August 14, 2024 at 1:36 pm
Mesa and Phoenix Rescue Mission are partnering to address homelessness and heat relief

North America’s Largest Automotive Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Mesa

August 8, 2024 at 11:54 am
New investment and jobs from Magna to bolster the region.

Applications now open for the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program

August 6, 2024 at 8:17 am
The City of Mesa has announced the opening of the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program for the new program year.

Resident's Guide to Community and Civic Engagement

July 31, 2024 at 10:31 am
The City of Mesas Community Engagement team is holding a free Residents Guide to Mesa class to educate and support neighborhood leaders to improve their communities. The Residents Guide to Community and Civic Engagement will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 E. First St.

Applications Being Accepted for East Valley Veterans Parade

July 24, 2024 at 12:06 pm
The East Valley Veterans Parade Association is now accepting applications for entries to the 17th Annual East Valley Veterans Parade. This year’s theme is “Arizona Heroes – Global War on Terrorism” to recognize those who served in the wars in...

Wholesale Aviation Parts Distributor Southern Cross Aviation Announces Expansion into Mesa

July 23, 2024 at 8:00 am
Southern Cross Aviation, a leading wholesale aviation parts distributor, has announced its expansion to Mesa to support the thriving general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense aerospace industries in Greater Phoenix. This strategic expansion...

Mesa Expands Household Hazardous Materials Facility Hours

July 3, 2024 at 9:40 am
Hazardous materials don’t belong in trash cans or recycle barrels. Mesa is making it even easier for residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste by extending operating hours at the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility,...

Mesa's Gateway Library Wins Prestigious Interior Design Award

July 2, 2024 at 11:34 am
Mesa’s newest library wins a 2024 Library Interior Design Award from the Commercial Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA). The biennial IIDA/ALA competition recognizes excellence in library interior design and...

Mesa Dedicates New Police Property Building

July 1, 2024 at 11:00 am
Mesa opens a 33-thousand-square-foot facility to store police evidence. The City celebrated the completion of the anticipated Police Property Building, located at 154 N. Robson, next to Mesa Police Headquarters, with a ribbon-cutting...

ICYMI - Maricopa County to Fund Improvements at Popular Community Centers in City of Mesa

June 26, 2024 at 3:47 pm
Visitors at the City of Mesa’s Firefighter Memorial, i.d.e.a. Museum and Mesa Historical Society will soon enjoy an even more memorable experience thanks to the renovation funding approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on June...

ICYMI: Stanton Announces $15.9 Million Federal Grant to Advance Rio East-Dobson Streetcar Extension

June 25, 2024 at 11:48 am
Today Rep. Greg Stanton announced Valley Metro would receive a $15,939,835 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to advance the Rio East-Dobson...

Mesa Arts Center Adds Four New Shows to 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season

June 11, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season, (previously announced on April 29). The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10),...

Mesa Animal Control Reminds Residents to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

June 10, 2024 at 10:02 am
With triple digit temperatures now a daily occurrence, the City of Mesa and Mesa Animal Control are reminding residents to protect their pets as the thermometer rises in Arizona. The heat can affect pets in many ways, from causing dehydration to...

Mesa's New Water Quality Report Highlights Quality, Reliability, Value and Service

June 6, 2024 at 9:05 am
How well do you know your H2O? Learn about the quality of your Mesa drinking water by reading the new City of Mesa Water Quality Consumer Confidence report at www.mesaaz.gov/ccr. For over 100 years, the City of Mesa has been committed to providing...

CarbonCapture Inc. Secures Lease in Mesa for World's First Direct Air Capture Manufacturing Facility

June 6, 2024 at 8:20 am
CarbonCapture Inc, a leading U.S. direct air capture (DAC) company that builds modular systems that can be mass-produced, has announced the signing of a lease for its first manufacturing site - an 83,000 square-foot high-volume facility in Mesa. At...

City of Mesa Calls General Election

June 4, 2024 at 4:38 pm
The Mesa City Council has called a General Election for Nov. 5, 2024. Mesa voters will vote on four ballot measures that will impact the City’s ability to keep up with growth and maintain high-quality services for its residents, businesses and...

Mesa Offering Heat Relief Services to Help Save Lives This Summer

June 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm
As temperatures reach the triple digits, Mesa is informing the public of its partnership with Maricopa County Public Health and local organizations to provide heat relief services for unhoused individuals and other vulnerable Mesa residents. A...