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Mesa, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Mesa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What this critical audit really means for Mesa school letter grades
- Mesa apartment stabbing leaves one seriously hurt; what police say now
- Mesa man charged after wife stabbed 24 times, police say
Also on today's calendar: Downtown Mesa Taco Trail and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do lizards go when their tails fall off? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 108 and low of 86 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 110, low: 89.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 111 and low of 85 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Audit flunks state grading system for schools, including in Mesa (eastvalleytribune.com) — Families in Mesa should know a new state audit says Arizona’s A–F school letter grades may not accurately reflect how well schools, including those in Mesa, are performing. Auditors found low test proficiency can still yield high grades and flagged missing indicator-specific grades and past open meeting law issues, while state officials work on revisions that could change how parents compare schools by 2027. 
2. Man arrested after Mesa stabbing leaves victim seriously injured (kpho.com) — Mesa police say one person was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing at an apartment near University Drive and 40th Street, and a man was detained at the scene. Detectives are now handling the investigation, and officers report there is no ongoing threat to the public, though no names have been released.
3. Mesa man accused of stabbing wife 24 times (azfamily.com) — Mesa police say a local man is accused of stabbing his wife 24 times in their apartment near University Drive and 40th Street, leaving her hospitalized in stable condition. Prosecutors allege he admitted wanting to hurt her and make her stop talking; he’s charged with attempted murder, held on $500,000 bond, and due back in court July 17.
4. Husband accused of stabbing wife 24 times to make her stop talking, prosecutors say (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Mesa readers should know prosecutors allege a local husband stabbed his wife 24 times, and Mesa Police say she survived and is in stable condition. The man faces an attempted murder charge, reportedly admitted wanting to make her stop talking, and remains jailed on $500,000 bond ahead of another court appearance Friday.
📸 Around Mesa
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Upcoming Events in
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Virtual Workplace Readiness →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Sou
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Job Interview Practice →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Sou
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Summer FAFSA Workshop
Glendale Community College B-102 Classroom: Computer Lab
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Virtual Orientation →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Sou
5:30 pm -
Kindergarten Sneak Peek
Superstition Springs Mesa, AZ 85209
7:00 am -
Wednesday Morning Leads Group
Chandler Chamber of Commerce Signature Events Famous Dave's Legendary BBQ 3250 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224
7:30 am -
Virtual Job Interview Practice →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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CPR/AED & FIRST AID (East Valley) →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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Downtown Mesa Taco Trail →
, Mesa
4:00 pm -
Dino-Detectives (Ages 4-6) →
River of Time Museum & Exploration Center, 12901 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills
9:00 am
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 30
📣 Mesa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kinders in Training
Basha Elementary Chandler, AZ 85248
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Bulldog Day
Bogle Junior High Chandler, AZ 85248
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Baby Storytime
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
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Baby Bonding
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
10:30 am
Monday July 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just went to Seattle Fish House for the first time.
We had grilled halibut fish tacos, very good, we will definitely go again. (Nextdoor Sunland Village) - Saw a Kit Fox this morning on the walk around 5:20am.
Circled back a little bit later to see if I could spot em again but couldn’t spot the fox again. (Nextdoor Hunter's Ridge)
- Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Ramp Agent in Mesa. Apply here.
- Asbury Automotive Group posted a job opening for Billing Clerk in Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesa here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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