Mesa AZ

Long-stalled plans to develop market-rate multifamily at University Drive and Center Street in Mesa have now evolved into an opportunity to deliver 62 affordable senior housing units after City Council approved a lease and development agreement last month. The DATABEX project database shows plans for the nearly one-acre site at...

A family’s fun day at Saguaro Lake turned terrifying when a jet ski nearly struck a 9-year-old on an inner tube. His mother says they could only watch in horror as the rider sped straight toward him. The driver bailed at the last second, and now the family is warning others before the next close call turns tragic. Molly McBride has more.

The city of Mesa announced that they are removing all honorary Calle Cesar Chavez signs and a commemorative plaque at Eagle Community Center due to the recent sexual abuse allegations against the late civil rights activist. The city removed the honorary street signs along Broadway road and the plaque on...

An OrthoArizona medical office building in Gilbert, Ariz., has been purchased for $32.3 million, according to an April 6 report from BisNow. Montecito Medical Real Estate acquired the nearly 50,000-square-foot facility from Sphere Investments. The building opened in 2019 and was last sold in 2021, when Sphere Investments bought the...

Dawn Staley has issued a plea to the sports world in the wake of her confrontation with Geno Auriemma. South Carolina's head coach issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon, April 7. She revealed that she has spoken with Auriemma in the wake of their controversy. The South Carolina head coach and the ...

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I’ve spent years scouring the desert for that one perfect dish that stops you in your tracks. While modern places have their charm, my heart always belongs to those unassuming, vintage eateries that focus entirely on the art of the sandwich. I finally hit the jackpot at a long-standing...

A routine bike stop in Mesa turned fatal after police say a man riding without a light was detained, struggled with officers and later died at a hospital. The encounter began near Dobson Road and University Drive, where officers stopped the cyclist, placed him in handcuffs and started transporting him for medical clearance. Somewhere along the way, police say, he became unresponsive and was...

Mo’ Bettahs today announced plans to enter three new markets — Phoenix, Indianapolis and Minneapolis — as the Hawaiian-style fast-casual brand accelerates its national expansion. Additionally, the company reported positive same-store sales growth for the 18th consecutive year, marking nearly two decades of sustained momentum. With nearly...

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Mesa Police Department revealed more details Monday about a weekend in-custody death, including how he was arrested and a timeline before he became unconscious. Investigators said officers saw Eric Baker, 52, riding his bicycle on University Drive near Dobson Road without a front light,...