What a moment! 👏🏽🎉

Yes, Alice Cooper and Sen. Kelly made cameos in Mesa's Star Wars-inspired State of the City but here are 3 highlights including the announcement the Mesa College Promise program will expand to adult learners. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

When I read soil methane levels of 42% had been found at a Phoenix site, I thought… “huh, that seems like a LOT of methane for a random plot.” Turns out it is, and the city has done nothing to address its climate impacts. Story from Taylor Seely 🌵 & me: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

An extension of state Route 24 has long been envisioned as critical, and state officials recently distributed $87.5 million to Queen Creek for the project. But state politics are starting to get in the way of those plans. From Maritza Dominguez: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

UPDATE: Arrests in Preston Lord case now total four. Names are: • Talan Renner • Dominic Turner • Talyn Vigil • William “Owen” Hines Robert Anglen ⁦azcentral⁩ azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

SCOOP: Maricopa County and Phoenix officials are quietly considering a Chase Field partnership, a move that could keep the Diamondbacks in downtown Reported by me, Sasha Hupka 🌵 and Corina Vanek. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

“Million dollar gangsters. Not here.” Days after ⁦⁦azcentral⁩ investigation into the "Gilbert Goons,” the Mesa police chief directed officers to review cases. Story by ⁦Maritza Dominguez⁩ azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

A city-owned site in Mesa's downtown won't have affordable housing despite the demand from local residents. Majority of city council saying it's not the place for it. Here's how residents are reacting and what's planned for the future. azcentral.com/story/news/loc… via azcentral

Election fraud claim or strong-arm scheme in Gilbert mayor’s race? Demand letter from key member of Shane Krauser’s campaign team warned candidates to drop out of race or face legal action. Story by Maritza Dominguez via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

'Gilbert Goons' cases, added overtime put police department over budget. What's next azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Mesa mayor weighs in on Biden’s announcement to withdraw as the democratic presidential nominee.

Gilbert community under siege—arson latest in teen terror campaign that residents say police and school administrators did not stop. Story by Maritza Dominguez and Christina Avery via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

"GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles invited to Democratic convention, Arizona rally." (via Maritza Dominguez) azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Mesa GOP mayor cites John McCain's motto as he urges Republicans to vote for Harris Maritza Dominguez azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

NEW: "Mesa vice mayor investigated in Pennsylvania over irregular voter signatures." (via Maritza Dominguez) azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

MUST READ: Gilbert residents are pleading for help with an “invasion” of cows. Town officials say state laws protecting free-range cattle and the sovereignty of the Gila River Indian Community limit the actions it can take. By Maritza Dominguez: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

NEW: Arizona's newest town has chosen its first council! Meet the new leaders by reading Maritza Dominguez's story: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…