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Mesa Independent Your source for unbiased news in Mesa —keeping residents informed and connected. Published by Independent Newsmedia

The Mesa Independent, which started in 2021, is mailed for free monthly to ZIP codes 85209 and 85212, serving Eastmark and Sunland Springs Village. Earlier versions of the newspaper — including when it was known as the East Mesa Independent — were distributed for 58 years, with the last weekly issue on April 27, 2016. Editorial coverage focuses on hyper-local news including neighborhood issues, sc

hools, city government and the myriad events and activities that make Mesa unique. The digital daily newspaper at https://www.yourvalley.net/mesa-independent/ covers the entire city of Mesa, delivering readers stories on issues affecting their quality of life and promoting involvement in their local neighborhoods through activism, entertainment and business news.

In case you missed it: At a special meeting on Thursday, the Mesa City Council voted to adopt a notice of intent to ente...
08/30/2026

In case you missed it: At a special meeting on Thursday, the Mesa City Council voted to adopt a notice of intent to enter into a tax-incentive agreement for a proposed retail development.

The development, commonly referred to as the “Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Project,” is generally located at State Route 24 and Williams Field Road. Link in first comment.

Gas prices in the Valley jumped another 15 cents this week to settle at $4.69 a gallon according to AAA Arizona on Frida...
08/29/2026

Gas prices in the Valley jumped another 15 cents this week to settle at $4.69 a gallon according to AAA Arizona on Friday. Link in first comment.

A mixed-use planned community with dwellings, offices and commercial businesses called Legacy Park is planned on 196.3 a...
08/29/2026

A mixed-use planned community with dwellings, offices and commercial businesses called Legacy Park is planned on 196.3 acres at the northeast corner of South Ellsworth Road and East Williams Field Road in Mesa. Link in first comment.

A 78-lot, two-story attached single-residence development is planned on 5 acres approximately 270 feet east of the north...
08/28/2026

A 78-lot, two-story attached single-residence development is planned on 5 acres approximately 270 feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road in Mesa.

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously Aug. 26 to recommend the city council approve a rezoning and a site plan review for the Park North property as part of a consent agenda with other items. Link in first comment.

The Mesa Transportation Department on Thursday completed its LED streetlight installation project that converted all 46,...
08/28/2026

The Mesa Transportation Department on Thursday completed its LED streetlight installation project that converted all 46,064 streetlights to light emitting diode fixtures. Link in first comment.

A development plan review and special-use permit were approved for a 155,597-square-foot industrial development for ER2 ...
08/28/2026

A development plan review and special-use permit were approved for a 155,597-square-foot industrial development for ER2 in Mesa.

ER2 is consolidating its Arizona operations from two facilities, one in Phoenix and the other in Mesa, to the new site. Link in first comment.

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is coordinating with aircraft owners to host Cockpit Close-Up, a free community event 8-10 ...
08/28/2026

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is coordinating with aircraft owners to host Cockpit Close-Up, a free community event 8-10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

The next Cockpit Close-Up will be on Sept. 5 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive in Mesa. Link in first comment

Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. ...
08/28/2026

Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Link in first comment.

At a special meeting on Thursday, the Mesa City Council voted to adopt a notice of intent to enter into a tax-incentive ...
08/27/2026

At a special meeting on Thursday, the Mesa City Council voted to adopt a notice of intent to enter into a tax-incentive agreement for a proposed retail development.

The development, commonly referred to as the “Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Project,” is generally located at State Route 24 and Williams Field Road. Link in first comment.

The Mesa Public Library invites the community to create cards designed to honor and support first responders in advance ...
08/27/2026

The Mesa Public Library invites the community to create cards designed to honor and support first responders in advance of the National Day of Service on Sept. 11. Link in first comment.

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