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In today's newsletter:

  • Mesa girl in critical condition after backyard pool near-drowning
  • How Mesa police say you can spot a romance scammer fast
  • Which visiting volleyball team is competing at a Mesa tournament this week?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warmer with a shower in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10-year-old girl fighting for her life after near-drowning in Mesa (newsbreak.com) — A 10-year-old girl is in critical condition after being pulled from a backyard pool at a home in Mesa, where first responders arrived Monday afternoon near Warner and Meridian roads. Mesa Fire and Medical crews continued CPR and rushed her to the hospital, and officials are urging vigilance around pools as they monitor her condition.
   

2. An 87-year-old Mesa woman lost $500,000 to an online romance scammer (abc15.com) — An 87-year-old Mesa woman lost $500,000 in a sophisticated online romance scam, but Mesa police have already recovered nearly $200,000 and are still investigating. Detectives are warning Mesa residents, especially seniors, to be wary of strangers pushing crypto investments, urging quick decisions, or asking to move conversations to private messaging apps and keep them secret.
   

3. Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 (santamariatimes.com) — This week's regional high school and college sports slate even brings outside teams into Mesa for a girls volleyball tournament, putting the city on the map for visiting athletes and fans. From football and flag football to cross country meets, the schedule offers plenty of options to follow local teams and catch games that may feature Mesa-hosted matchups.
   

4. Queen Creek road projects active – except a big one (eastvalleytribune.com) — A long-planned upgrade to the busy Sossaman and Germann intersection, which will serve drivers moving between Queen Creek, Mesa, and the county, is stalled while state regulators review a dispute with Union Pacific Railroad. With traffic expected to exceed 54,000 vehicles a day by 2030, the project's fate will shape future congestion and safety for East Valley commuters who regularly travel into and out of Mesa.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Up date on shattered patio sliding door:
    Frist: "thank you " to all of you that have commented! I've been stressed and very overwhelmed and upset over this problem. I haven't done much so… (Nextdoor Valencia)
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    I am starting class to become a CNA soon, and I'm curious as to if there's any additional certifications that I would need that would help me enter… (Nextdoor San Miguel)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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