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Mesa, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Mesa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Dobson Ranch golf shot could cost Mesa $5 million.
- How are Mesa students really doing on state tests this year?
- How a father-son trip turned into a Mesa Arts Center burglary case.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 114 and low of 87 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 114, low: 87.
- Thursday: Very hot with lots of sun, with a high of 115 and low of 88 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Golf ball to groin triggers $5M claim against Mesa (eastvalleytribune.com) — A man has filed a $5 million claim against the City of Mesa after a ricocheting golf ball allegedly ruptured his testicle at Dobson Ranch Golf Course on Valentine’s Day. His attorney argues the city and course operator created unsafe conditions with a poorly placed net pole, and Mesa now has 60 days to respond before a possible lawsuit. 
2. Mesa schools record modest proficiency gains in math, English (eastvalleytribune.com) — Mesa Public Schools students posted modest but steady gains in English and math last year, with overall proficiency reaching a four‑year high in reading and slight improvements in math. District leaders say most campuses showed average or better growth, and they’re now targeting support based on grade‑level benchmarks and “keep up” data to push Mesa’s scores back above the state average.
3. Mesa Police: Father Took 10-Year-Old Son Along to Burglarize Mesa Arts Center (iskynews.com) — Mesa Police say a 31-year-old man is in custody after an alleged burglary at the Mesa Arts Center with his 10-year-old son, where jewelry and other items were reportedly stolen on August 19. Detectives later searched a Mesa residence, recovered the property, and listed multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, while emphasizing the suspect is presumed innocent pending court proceedings.
4. Chappelle, Burr to headline new comedy festival at Sloan Park this fall (azfamily.com) — Big-name comedy is coming to Sloan Park in Mesa this October, with Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, and Tom Segura headlining the new Fastball Comedy Festival. The two‑day, phone‑free event runs Oct. 17–18, and ticket presales open this week for Cubs and spring training season ticket holders before general sales on Friday.
5. Heat Relief Network Faces Funding Concern as Summer Deaths Mount (abc15.com) — Mesa and other Maricopa County residents are facing another deadly summer, with dozens of confirmed heat-related deaths and hundreds more under investigation as funding for the regional Heat Relief Network is set to expire this year. Cooling and respite centers like City Hope are providing lifesaving shelter, water, and air conditioning, but advocates warn that losing this support could endanger many vulnerable people during future extreme heat waves.
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1/2 Day Early Release
Superstition Springs Mesa, AZ 85209
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Wednesday Morning Leads Group
Chandler Chamber of Commerce Signature Events Famous Dave's Legendary BBQ 3250 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224
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Nonprofit Blueprint Training Session
Chandler Chamber of Commerce Business Education 25 S Arizona Pl # 201, Chandler, AZ 85201
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Virtual Job Interview Practice →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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Resume Writing & Lab →
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Welcome Week!
Glendale Community College SU-100D Fireplace Lounge
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Virtual Youth Leadership →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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Chandler Chamber of Commerce Community Events Calendar 112 S Kyrene Rd Ste 4 Chandler AZ 85226
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Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Burk Hearing and Vision Screening
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Tuesday August 25
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-- The Patch AM Team
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