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Falcon Field Airport in Mesa now offers sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions, aligning with the city's Climate Action Plan and broader sustainability goals.

Mesa-now.org reports that Mesa's Grass-to-Xeriscape initiative offers up to $1,100 to residents for replacing lawns with drought-resistant plants, aiming to cut water use by 50%.

A man in Maricopa was arrested after a standoff where chemical agents were used to end the incident without shots fired. He faced warrants and unlawful flight charges.

The S'edav Va'aki Museum introduces a Teen Volunteer Program for students aged 14-17, offering hands-on cultural management experience and fulfilling internship requirements.

The article describes an ongoing heatwave in Phoenix, with temperatures soaring past 108 degrees and little relief at night, as the pattern is expected to continue through the week.

An ex-Arizona doctor has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter for aiding a suicide.

Chef Peter McQuaid is the new executive chef at The Americano steakhouse in Scottsdale, having worked previously with Beau MacMillan at several venues.

The Taco Spot, a Mexican street food chain in East Valley, is opening four new locations by 2024, growing from a barbershop taco sale to a social media sensation with extensive plans for expansion in Arizona and beyond.

The Mesa City Council approved two major data center projects, set to transform the southeastern Mesa landscape and bolster the region's technology sector.

Sahuaro Ranch Park in Glendale is home to many free-roaming peacocks, originally brought from the Chicago World's Fair for pest control, now a part of the park's historic charm.

Mesa police set a perimeter in a neighborhood for a suspect connected to a stolen vehicle and assault, leading to a lockdown and two detentions, but one suspect remains at large.

The Valencia Newcomer School in Phoenix aids students adjusting to American life, providing an environment for academic and cultural acclimatization before they integrate into mainstream schools.