Royals announce 2010 spring schedule Nov 20, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals. Club to host 13 different teams in Cactus League action. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Teachers react quickly to put out auditorium fire Nov 20, 2009
Around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night, Red Mountain High School in Mesa was hosting an outdoor concert for their band ... They brought the equipment back inside to store in the auditorium, but had to turn the stage lights on so they could see, said Mesa Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Dunn. (AZCentral -- News)
Former Intel CEO honored as innovator Nov 20, 2009
Innovator of the Year - Academia: Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in Mesa. Note: Several high-school students, teachers and state legislators also received awards. (AZCentral -- Business)
Snowbirds flocking back to the Valley Nov 19, 2009
In Mesa, where there are more than 44,000 recreational-vehicle spaces, parks report that bookings are up and cancellations are down. "We are not only better than last year, but we're actually beating numbers from three years ago," said Cheri Dewarrat, manager of East Mesa ViewPoint RV and Golf Resort ... But in cities like Mesa and Apache Junction, snowbirds are the bread and butter. (AZCentral -- News)
Johnston to head state golf industry group Nov 19, 2009
The Mesa resident, who has more than 25 years experience in the industry, started his career at 14 ... Johnston has been a head golf professional at Desert Springs and Granite Falls in Surprise, director of golf at Anthem Golf & Country Club in Anthem, and general manager of Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cubs release Spring Training slate Nov 19, 2009
The Cubs and White Sox square off March 6 in Mesa, March 7 and March 19 in Glendale, and then play two in Las Vegas, March 12-13 ... This will be the Cincinnati Reds' first spring in Arizona, and the Cubs will play their National League Central foes March 13 and March 29 in Mesa and March 21 in Goodyear. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Selig likes start to Ricketts' ownership Nov 19, 2009
They toured the Mesa, Ariz ... The Cubs have the option of buying out their contract in Mesa, Ariz. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Petrified Forest National Park Nov 19, 2009
" John Colebank and his wife, Carole, of Nolensville, Tenn., were visiting the park on a blustery day in March, taking in the breathtaking vistas at Blue Mesa. "We're going across the Southwest, primarily to visit national parks," John said. "We'd never been out this way before ... " Both mentioned how important it was to them that future generations be able to visit the park and enjoy it as they had. Stealing our heritage But theft remains one of the park's biggest problems. Carranza, who grew... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Police, U.S. agents on trail of pedophile who writes letters Nov 19, 2009
Phoenix investigators are working with others in Scottsdale, Mesa and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to determine the identity of the author whose articulate fantasies were carefully typed, edited and proofed before they were addressed to girls across the country. In some cases, the author included clipped photos of the girls from local newspapers or other media reports from coverage of youth-gymnastics events, beauty pageants, swimming competitions or other events where they were shown... (AZCentral -- News)
Falcons End Semester With Three Separate Events Nov 19, 2009
The Air Force men's and women's swimming and diving teams both picked up wins against Mesa State in dual action on Oct. 30, with the men registering a 162-95 win, while the women notched a 157-128 decision ... With the Falcons' 162-95 win over Mesa State on Oct. 30, Air Force men's head coach captured the 100th dual victory of his career. (Airforcesports.com)
Arizona firms seek orders at Dubai Airshow Nov 19, 2009
Boeing Co. was showing off helicopters it builds in Mesa, including a new light-attack and reconnaissance copter geared toward international customers called the AH-6i. Boeing had not announced any orders for the aircraft as of Wednesday but a spokeswoman said customers expressed interest in the products. (AZCentral -- Business)
Whistle-blowing got tech fired, suit says Nov 19, 2009
Officials at the Tysman Law Firm in Mesa, which represents Gipson, deny that their client is behind the mailings. They say they are being contacted about the mailings from as far away as Minnesota. (AZCentral -- News)
Phils' Gosewisch busts out in Fall League Nov 19, 2009
Gosewisch broke out of a 1-for-11 slump with three hits and two RBIs on Wednesday night, leading the Scottsdale Scorpions to a 7-5 victory over the Mesa Solar Sox ... Twins farmhand Steve Hirshfeld (1-3) surrendered five runs on five hits with three strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings for Mesa. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
O's pitching coming out on top in AFL Nov 18, 2009
The Desert Dogs (18-12) clinched the AFL East with an 11-1 win over the Mesa Solar Sox on Monday and will play in the championship game against the Peoria Javelinas at 2:45 p.m. ET on Saturday at Scottsdale Stadium. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
4 mayors: Revamp state tax system Nov 18, 2009
They met Tuesday in Mesa for the inaugural Arizona Republic Southeast Valley Mayoral Forum ... Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe have coped with drops in sales taxes and development revenue ... Mesa Mayor Scott Smith said that when his city faced a $61 million budget gap last fall, officials decided it wouldn't work just to cut jobs without overhauling operations. (AZCentral -- News)
Kennedy happy with progress in AFL Nov 18, 2009
Kennedy, finally given a chance to develop and sharpen his two-seam fastball, struck out five over five innings for his second win in seven Arizona Fall League starts Tuesday as the Surprise Rafters topped the Mesa Solar Sox, 9-2. "Today was probably the best I've thrown my two-seamer. I have lot more confidence with it," said Kennedy, who made one appearance with New York this season following surgery in May. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season Nov 18, 2009
Kelly, Richardson continue development with Mesa Solar Sox. MLB Headlines. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
80 Girls in Arizona, nation sent sexually explicit letters Nov 18, 2009
Mesa detectives investigated the city's first case in 2000, though the latest of the city's three total cases was reported in 2003, according to Sgt. Ed Wessing, a department spokesman. Anyone with information can contact Phoenix police at 602-262-7626 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.. (AZCentral -- News)
It takes your breath away: Schnebly Hill Road. Nov 17, 2009
Schnebly Hill Road is one of the premier drives in Arizona, a steep, twisty, unpaved and wonderfully scenic route that drops more than 2,000 feet from a wooded mesa into the wonderland of Sedona ... There's not much shade at the lower levels, but as you near the mesa top you'll slip into thickets of oak, juniper and pine ... Look for Munds Mountain to the south-southeast, Airport Mesa (formally Table Top Mountain) to the west-southwest and Chimney Rock and the Cockscomb farther west. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Cross Country Nov 17, 2009
at George Kyte Invite. at Dave Murray Invite. (Thesundevils.com)
State Snapshots Nov 17, 2009
Emily Allen and Kate Webb, both of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and Ausha Cole of Mesa, Ariz. have signed letters of intent to join the Bobcat team for the 2010-11 season. (Montana Standard, MT)
Critic's Corner Nov 17, 2009
Mesa, Arizona: You've said that you're glad Robin and Barney broke up on HIMYM. I understand the appeal of bachelor Barney. However, I'm afraid we've seen that before, and it was kind of nice to think that those two characters had grown and matured. (USA Today -- Life)
Cubs Inbox: Who's the '10 center fielder? Nov 17, 2009
Are the Cubs going to stay in Mesa this year ... The spring schedule should be released soon and, yes, the Cubs will play in Mesa in 2010 and 2011. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
End of a record for state's 'Silent Senator' Nov 16, 2009
Historians, colleagues and other Arizona politicians say Hayden should be remembered as more than a trivia question or just the namesake of Carl Hayden Community High School in west Phoenix ... Died: Jan. 25, 1972, in Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
Mesa woman's accident destroys home Nov 16, 2009
A Mesa woman was burned and her home destroyed after knocking a spilled bottle of rubbing alcohol onto a lit match Sunday. Fire crews responded to the condominium in the 2200 block of North Recker Road in Mesaa little before 1 p.m. ... When she reached down to find it, she spilled an open bottle of rubbing alcohol onto the small flame, igniting the fire, said Doug Martineau, Mesa Fire Department spokesperson. (AZCentral -- News)
Prospects making strides in AFL Nov 16, 2009
Kelly, Richardson continue development with Mesa Solar Sox ... Those eight prospects are currently representing the Red Sox by suiting up for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League, where they're refining their games in the hopes of having an influence in the big leagues soon enough. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Hanging baskets of winter color Nov 15, 2009
Jonathan Cochran, manager of Harper's Nurseries cape Co.'s Mesa operation, likes to pack a hanging basket with as many hardy plants and flowers as possible for fall and winter. For the next six to seven months, Valley gardeners can gloat as they add flowering plants to their yards, patios and gardens that, 30 days ago, would have withered in the heat. (AZCentral -- Home)
Health issues didn't keep boy down Nov 15, 2009
The Mesa resident was 21. Ridley said they don't have a cause of death yet, but believe his heart gave way. (AZCentral -- News)
New breed of choppers may mean more jobs Nov 15, 2009
New breed of helicopters may mean more jobs for Mesa ... New breed of helicopters may mean more jobs for Mesa ... A new breed of reconnaissance helicopters designed with foreign customers in mind could result in more jobs for Boeing Co.'s Mesa manufacturing site. (AZCentral -- Business)
Lack of room foils criminal court move Nov 15, 2009
Criminal judges assigned to Mesa are moving to Phoenix in December as part of a Maricopa County Superior Court reorganization, but a lack of office space at the downtown court complex is forcing half of the County Attorney's Office staff to stay behind. While 30 prosecutors and staff members move from Mesa to Phoenix, an additional 37 will stay in Mesa and commute to court proceedings when required ... In May, Presiding Superior Court Judge Barbara Rod- riguez Mundell announced that the Mesa... (AZCentral -- News)
Tempe Town Lake thrives despite setbacks Nov 15, 2009
It took more than 20 years before the students' ambitious designs led to a proposal to create 28 miles of parks from 51st Avenue in Phoenix to the Granite Reef Dam in Mesa. That grand plan ended in November 1987, when Maricopa County voters turned down a property tax and bonds to finance the $2. (AZCentral -- News)
Uncertainty remains over Papago course operators Nov 14, 2009
Jim Meyers of Mesa loosens up Friday on the first tee at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix. The course, once the crown jewel of Arizona's municipal golf system, reopened in December after an eight-month closure and a major face lift. (AZCentral)
Flu patient still hospitalized Nov 14, 2009
Where: KinderCare, 1810 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. Most read. (AZCentral)
McCain: Don't encroach on Luke Air Force Base zones Nov 14, 2009
He said urban sprawl was the death knell for Williams Air Force Base in Mesa; it closed in 1993. County supervisors and the state attorney general are battling over whether the county can issue building permits in the high-noise and accident-potential zones around Luke and its ancillary facilities. (AZCentral -- News)
City Council expected to OK deals for school-zone lights Nov 14, 2009
The Mesa City Council next week is expected to approve agreements with the Mesa and Gilbert public school districts to install flashing lights to warn drivers they're in school zones. Dan Cleavenger, Mesa's transportation director, told the City Council in a report that the city installed flashing lights in two school zones last year ... Six Mesa district schools and two in the Gilbert district, which extends into parts of Mesa, will be affected. (AZCentral -- News)
Valley Benefits: Donations, volunteerism Nov 14, 2009
The event will take place at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa and continue into the evening with dinner, dancing and an auction until 10 p.m. Cost is $175 per player, $600 for a foursome. Sponsorships start at $350. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Sinagua history at Walnut Canyon Nov 14, 2009
WALNUT CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT - A strong wind blows out of Walnut Canyon, but the day is warm, the clouds are scattered and sunlight burns the mesa tops ... Around 1400, the people migrated again, this time to the Hopi mesas, where they found new fields to cultivate and hillsides of juniper, which the Hopi use to this day for its cleansing properties, among other things. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Coach vents after big loss to Mesa Nov 14, 2009
Mesa advances with rout of Red Mountain ... Mesa advances with rout of Red Mountain ... Mesa Red Mountain coach Jim Jones vented about a Fiesta Region that proved to be a meat-grinder for his team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mesa joins new online 'community' Nov 14, 2009
Mesa joins new online 'community ... Mesa joins new online 'community ... The light-rail line that connects Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix is one kind of community link, a physical one. (AZCentral -- Business)
Energy audits find ways to save Nov 14, 2009
Russo, who started REEis a year ago in Mesa, said he can spot defects fairly quickly with a visual inspection of the home and its attic. He noted that pigeons congregating on a roof in summer are often cooling off near a leaky air-conditioner. (AZCentral -- Business)
Phoenix Faerie Festival Nov 14, 2009
What(ex: pizza or concert). Where(ex: 85004, Phoenix). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Weeks' patience paying off in AFL Nov 14, 2009
The former first-round pick hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning Friday as the Phoenix Desert Dogs outslugged the Mesa Solar Sox, 9-7. Weeks, selected 12th overall by the Athletics in the 2008 Draft, also scored twice for the Desert Dogs (16-11), who have won three in a row. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Red tape casts giant shadow on solar projects in Arizona Nov 13, 2009
The Vote Solar Initiative identified Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Peoria as having Arizona's best practices on permits for photovoltaic systems, while Paradise Valley, Mesa and Gilbert need improvement. The study focused on costs and how long it takes to get a permit for a photovoltaic system, which harnesses sunshine to generate electricity. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trial starts for woman who admitted she killed boy Nov 13, 2009
A prosecutor argued Thursday that Heather Nicole Miller, 24, committed felony murder with child abuse leading to a 3-year-old Mesa boy's death, as her trial started before Judge Arthur Anderson in Maricopa County Superior Court ... Mesa police found the body of Isaiah Vargas wrapped in plastic and a blanket and buried near a canal at McKellips Road and Stapley Drive ... Miller first told police that Isaiah had been abducted by two men in the parking lot of a Mesa apartment complex on March 28,... (AZCentral -- News)
Boeing taps ASU for tech alliance Nov 13, 2009
The company has helicopter manufacturing operations in Mesa, where it employs close to 5,000 people. The Boeing Technology Alliance is a network established to help Boeing identify and acquire technologies from nontraditional sources. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Foes seek new site for SRP substation Nov 13, 2009
Duncan asserted that a similar Mesa substation registered such "very, very high" electromagnetic readings that "the only thing that can protect you from EMF is the distance. A wall won't protect you." ... Some are located near schools, such as the Alameda Substation at Grace Community School in Tempe and the Hughes Substation next to Lehi Elementary in Mesa. (AZCentral -- News)
Obert's picks Nov 13, 2009
MESA DESERT RIDGE at Gilbert Mesquite. Phoenix Maryvale at MESA MOUNTAIN VIEW ... MESA at Mesa Red Mountain. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Brown's adjustments lead to success Nov 13, 2009
Oakland '07 first-rounder Brown homered and drove in three runs in Phoenix's 11-5 rout of the Mesa Solar Sox on Thursday night. Brown went a perfect 3-for-3, scored three times and walked twice as the Desert Dogs snapped the Solar Sox's six-game winning streak. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Winterball Roundup - 11/11 Nov 13, 2009
Arizona Fall League: Surprise 8 - (@) Mesa 9 10-15, 7. 0 GB. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Tree stops at Phoenix on Ariz. tour Nov 13, 2009
Nov. 10 - 11 - Made various stops Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web site, , on Monday afternoon. (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona may sue tuition groups for money Nov 13, 2009
Mesa Republican Rich Crandall, who is also chairman of the House education committee, said he generally supports many of the recommendations, including the idea of sending some unspent funds to the state. He said he doesn't think a lawsuit is likely to bring about a quick solution. (AZCentral)
Oakland A's MLN: Henry, Casilla Debut Nov 12, 2009
5 game lead over Mesa in the Arizona Fall League's Eastern Division. Phoenix is attempting to win its sixth consecutive title. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Phoenix poll shows some optimism for 2010 Nov 12, 2009
The survey was conducted by Baird in conjunction with nine metro chambers of commerce, including groups in Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Tempe. The forecast poll also shows 58 percent of businesses are expecting flat bottom lines in 2010, 23 percent expect gains, and 19 percent losses. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Fishing in urban lakes Nov 12, 2009
Mesa Red Mountain Lake. Sunrise-10 p.m. Southeast corner of Brown Road and Sunvalley Boulevard. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Host an easy French-bistro brunch Nov 12, 2009
Find Anthropologie at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 480-947-3101; Dana Park Village Square in Mesa, 480-497-0938; and Kierland Commons in Phoenix, 480-951-4230. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Home)
Legendary boxer Chvez opens restaurant Nov 12, 2009
And it's expected that his son, Omar Chvez, 19, another rising boxing star, will participate in future boxing matches held at the Mesa venue, his father said ... Julio Csar Chvez signs autographs at the opening of Julio Csar Chvez Campeones restaurant in Mesa Nov. 10, 2009. (AZCentral -- Business)
Williams, Porter added to coaching staff Nov 12, 2009
He was scheduled to manage Mesa in the Arizona Fall League this year, but when he elected not to return to the Marlins, the team gave the spot to Brandon Hyde. Taken by the Cubs in the 40th round of the 1993 First-Year Player Draft, Porter played professionally for 10 seasons, including parts of three in the big leagues. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Mets' Davis pacing himself for success Nov 12, 2009
Davis employed that game plan Wednesday, hitting his fourth Arizona Fall League homer and driving in four runs, but the Surprise Rafters squandered a late lead in a 9-8 loss to the Mesa Solar Sox ... Mesa, which has won six straight, won it in the ninth when Jose Iglesias singled home fellow Red Sox prospect Ryan Kalish for a walk-off win. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Marine Veteran To Run Against Filner Nov 12, 2009
Carl Luna, a political science professor at San Diego's Mesa College, predicted Popaditch's appeal for strong borders will not sit well with the district's large Hispanic population. "It's a nice exercise, but he doesn't have a chance (against Filner)," Luna said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Sox announce Spring Training schedule Nov 12, 2009
Those three other games between the two teams will take place on Saturday, March 6 in Mesa, Sunday March 7 in Glendale and on Friday, March 19 in Glendale. The White Sox have 16 games scheduled to be played at Camelback Ranch. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Corrections for 11/12/09 Nov 12, 2009
The story incorrectly stated that Professional Medical Transport, which was unable to bid on a regional southeast Valley ambulance contract, operates in Mesa and Gilbert. The company is certified by the Arizona Department of Health Services to operate in both cities but has no current contract. (AZCentral -- News)
Iowa signs four, MSU inks five Nov 12, 2009
along with forward Blondy Baruti of Mesa, Ariz. Clarkson has led Wagner High School to a 67-12 record the past two seasons and the 6-foot-4 guard is rated by one recruiting service as the fourth-best prospect in Texas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Parades remind residents to honor veterans Nov 12, 2009
A parade down Center Street in Mesa, with the theme "Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans," included more than 90 groups that marched to honor veterans. An 87-year-old World War II veteran, Tom McGowan, said he has been coming to the Mesa parade every year since he spends his winters away from his home in White Plains, N.Y. ... Another spectator, Betsy Bunning of Mesa, whose two brothers and father are war veterans, looked out at the parade as she waited for her son to march along with the Mesa High... (AZCentral -- News)
Atrisco suitors eyeing mega-community Nov 12, 2009
Mondragon says ANM has told the city it plans a planned, multi-use development that could dwarf even the 13,000-acre Mesa del Sol development under way on the city's south side. Mondragon says the city is in favor of a mixed-use development that would incorporate residential, industrial and office space at the proposed site. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Naples serious in wooing Cubs Nov 12, 2009
The Cubs' contract with Mesa, Ariz ... The Florida group says the numbers will show there are more Chicagoans -- and Cubs fans -- in the Naples area than there are in Mesa. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
