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Ideas needed to get more young people to earn a certificate or college degree

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Counts on College needs your ideas to get more young people to earn a certificate or college degree. Applications are being accepted online from June 4 to June 22 at...

Dobson Library screening Southwest Saturday Cinema Series

from:City Of Mesa

Dobson Library, 2425 S. Dobson Rd., is celebrating Arizona's Centennial with a southwestern film series on Saturdays throughout June. It was made possible by a generous grant...

Mesa Police Sergeant Faces Allegations of Excessive Force

from:City Of Mesa

On Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at approximately 7:30 PM, Sergeant Michael Duke was involved in an off-duty traffic altercation with the driver of another vehicle. The driver's...

Social Security information session for Spanish-speaking community

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st St., will be hosting a program in Spanish about the benefits of the Social Security program Sat., June 2 at 2pm. It will include information about...

METRO commemorates start of construction in central Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to commemorate the start of construction on the 3.1-mile light rail line into downtown Mesa. The extension will continue light rail east...

Mesa Hydration Donation campaign begins June 4

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa's Hydration Donation campaign to provide water to the homeless and unsheltered runs from June 4 to Sept. 14. There are 7 drop-off locations in the city. For more, visit...

Mesa Police Department News - May 23, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/22/2012 09:44:50 District: Superstition Shift: Days Supervisor: Activity: Crime Trends/Suspect Information Crime Category: Robbery Crime Type: Firearm DR...

Mesa Public Libraries entertaining children with an activity-filled summer

from:City Of Mesa

A number of free programs are available this summer at Mesa libraries for children of all ages. For more, visit www.mesalibrary.org/events/

Mesa Police Prepare for Memorial Day DUI Task Force Operations

from:City Of Mesa

The Mesa Police Department will be participating in the East Valley Memorial Day DUI Task Force. This DUI Task Force is in cooperation with the Arizona Governor's Office of...

The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom car show classes and dates expanded

from:City Of Mesa

The High Octane Car Show at The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom June 29-30 has been expanded to two days and multiple classes. You can register your classic,...

Mesa Arts Center Extends Its Stage Statewide Through AZArtBeat Stories Told On Eight, Arizona PBS

from:City Of Mesa

Partnership Brings Artists & Cultural Experiences into Arizona Communities Funded by Flinn Foundation Starting May 24th

A Day to Remember in Mesa

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Mesa marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

City Manager announces selection of new Chief Financial Officer

from:City Of Mesa

Michael Kennington is the City's new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2. It is the highest financial position within the City and is responsible for the City's...

City holds fourth annual prayer breakfast

from:City Of Mesa

City of Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and District 5 Councilwoman Dina Higgins held the Fourth Annual City of Mesa Prayer Breakfast at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa.

Mesa provides steel fabrication experience to students

from:City Of Mesa

The City of Mesa and East Valley Institute of Technology have partnered to develop a program that provides students with the opportunity to gain steel fabrication experience.

2012 Mayor's Youth Committee graduation

from:City Of Mesa

Congratulations to the 2012 Mayor's Youth Committee (MYC) graduates! Twenty-one juniors and seniors from Mesa high schools completed the rigorous program. MYC is made up of...

Grand opening for new fire station in southeast Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

A grand opening has been held for Fire Station 219, 3361 S. Signal Butte Rd. It is the first City of Mesa building to be LEED (U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy...

Mesa Police Department News - May 17, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/16/2012 18:37:00 District: Red Mountain Shift: Swings Supervisor: Activity: Other Incidents Crime Category: Robbery Crime Type: Firearm DR #: 20121370637 ...

Buckle Up Arizona…It's the Law! Enforcement Campaign

from:City Of Mesa

Arizona Occupant Protection Enforcement Program In an effort to save more lives on Arizona's roadways this month the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with The...

Mesa Arts Center Announces Sixth Season of National Geographic Live Arizona Speakers Series

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Arts Center Announces Sixth Season of National Geographic Live Arizona Speaker Series

Revitalization of Fiesta District progressing

from:City Of Mesa

The City of Mesa?s plan to revitalize the Fiesta District has taken another step with the announcement that Albright College and the City of Mesa have entered into a Memorandum of...

City Council approves MOU to bring Albright College to Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa City Council unanimously approves a Memorandum of Understanding to bring Albright College, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, to the Fiesta District and downtown. Albright...

Mesa Police Department News - May 15, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

Date & Time: 05/14/2012 22:21:00 District: Red Mountain Shift: Swings Activity: Arrest Situations Crime Category: Burglary Crime Type: NonResidence-Unlawful Entry (No Force) ...

Another college announced for Mesa at new higher education center

from:City Of Mesa

City will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, pending City Council approval, to bring Albright College, based in Reading Pennsylvania to the Fiesta District and the new Mesa...

Mesa Public Library hours extended

from:City Of Mesa

Starting today all four branches of the Mesa Library hours will be extended. Patrons can visit any branch from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Saturday...

Mesa Police News - May 9, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

1. DR#: 20121290473 Date: 05/09/2012 Time: 1322 hours Location: 5200 E. Southern, Mesa, Arizona On the above listed date, MPD units were dispatched to the area of Higley and...

Ride of Silence honors cyclists

from:City Of Mesa

On May 16 at 6:30 p.m. the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and continue to roll across the globe. The City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert and Global Bike Shop are partners...

Make it and Take it Wednesday

from:City Of Mesa

Craft lovers can come down to the Main Library every third Wednesday of the month for "Make it and Take it Wednesdays." Kids 8 and over can participate. Meet in the...

35th birthday party for Arizona Museum of Natural History

from:City Of Mesa

Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, is hosting a free 35th birthday party Fri., May 18 from 6pm to 9pm. Macdonald will be blocked off in front of the museum for...

Mesa Police Department: Take 25 C hild I.D. Safety Program

Bring the Entire Family to Enjoy & Learn: Mesa Police: Missing Persons Unit ~ Explorers ~ Crime Prevention Internet Safety Info ~ Car Seat Placement ~ Child Safety What To Do...

City of Mesa and Chicago Cubs announce date for groundbreaking of new state-of-the-art stadium

from:City Of Mesa

City of Mesa and Chicago Cubs announce a July 11 groundbreaking event to officially kick-off construction of the new spring training baseball facility and stadium that will be the...

Mesa Police Department News: 2001 Murder Suspect Located/Arrested in Mexico

from:City Of Mesa

Suspected murderer, Manuel Guadalupe Medina, was booked into the Maricopa County Jail during the late hours of May 7th, 2012, for the murder of his girlfriend in 2001. On New...

Mesa Police Department News - May 4, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

DATE & TIME: 05/03/2012 22:49:00 DISTRICT: Dobson SHIFT: Swings ACTIVITY: Fatal Collisions CRIME CATEGORY: Accident CRIME TYPE: Accident DR #: 20121240848 ...

May is Building Safety Month

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa celebrates Building Safety Month during May. The theme is An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures and highlights Energy and Green Building, Disaster...

Mesa Police News - Assault

from:City Of Mesa

DATE & TIME: 05/01/2012 02:44:00 DISTRICT: Central SHIFT: Graves ACTIVITY: Arrest Situations CRIME CATEGORY: Assault CRIME TYPE: Assaults on Officer DR #: 20121220064...

Volunteers needed for The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom

from:City Of Mesa

Volunteers are needed at The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom June 29 and 30 for a variety of shifts and duties. For more, log onto...

Mesa’s Police Memorial Celebration

from:City Of Mesa

For our annual time of remembrance in recognition of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Chief Milstead is requiring all sworn personnel to wear...

Celebrate 10 years of fun at Webster Recreation Center

from:City Of Mesa

A free party will be held at Webster Recreation Center, 202 N. Sycamore on Friday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Celebrate 10 years of fun with Webster Recreation Center!

Registration drawing to a close for Desert Challenge Games

from:City Of Mesa

Friday is the last day to register athletes for the 2012 Desert Challenge Games. This will be the 22nd annual Games, a three-day event for athletes with physical disabilities to...

District 5 will be site for next Building Strong Neighborhoods Initiative

from:City Of Mesa

The next Building Strong Neighborhoods Initiative is in Council District 5 in the Ridgeview neighborhood. The program begins with a kickoff meeting Thursday, May 10 at 6:30pm at...

Mesa Police News - April 30, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

DR#20121200410: 04/29/12 @ 1352 hours - On the listed date and time officers responded to 63 N. San Jose #101 reference a family fight. Upon their arrival officers were met...

Mesa crash simulation motivates teens to drive safely

from:City Of Mesa

More than 1,000 students from Desert Ridge High School in Mesa witnessed a simulated car crash on the sports field of Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E. Madero.

Mesa named 2012 Playful City USA by KaBOOM!

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa has been named Playful City USA by KaBOOM! a national non-profit organization dedicated to saving play. This is the 4th year Mesa has been named Playful City and is throwing...

Residents to review proposed parks and transportation iMesa projects

from:City Of Mesa

You've imagined, now it's time to invest and improve. You're invited to provide feedback on a series of proposed park development projects and bike/pedestrian...

Statesman statue to be placed in Mesa Community College?s Rose Garden

from:City Of Mesa

Statesman Statue will be permanently displayed in the MCC Rose garden.

Mesa Police News - April 26, 2012

from:City Of Mesa

DATE & TIME: 04/26/2012 01:23:00 DISTRICT: Superstition SHIFT: Graves ACTIVITY: Other Incidents CRIME CATEGORY: Accident CRIME TYPE: Accident DR #: 20121170040 ...

Mesa seeks to fill openings on advisory boards and committees

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa residents are invited to participate in the process of City of Mesa government by serving on one of the City's 25 citizen advisory boards and committees. For a complete...

Mesa Arts Center Receives NEA Art Works Grant to Support Jazz from A to Z

from:City Of Mesa

Mesa Arts Center is recommended for a $58,000 grant to support the Jazz from A to Z program.

Workshop offers help with moving at Mesa Library

from:City Of Mesa

Are you moving and don't know where to start? Come down to the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. on Sat., April 28 from 1-2:30 pm. Professional organizer Bridges...

City Council approves MOU to bring Westminster College branch campus to downtown Mesa

from:City Of Mesa

City Council unanimously approves a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a branch of Westminster College to downtown Mesa. The goal is to negotiate a 5 year lease with classes...