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Surcharges for new Cubs stadium clear hurdle
An effort to finance a new Spring Training stadium in Mesa for the Chicago Cubs through surcharges on rental cars and baseball tickets cleared its first hurdle today and won approval from a House panel, despite opposition from every other baseball team in the Cactus League and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig.
Police union files claim against Mesa
MESA - A union representing Mesa police officers is moving toward filing a lawsuit against the city and its police department, claiming SWAT officers are owed $225,000 in pay.
Phoenix-area cities paying retention bonuses
Cities in metro Phoenix are paying millions of dollars in retention bonuses as they lay off employees, cut pay or raise taxes amid the recession. Compensation experts question the wisdom of retention bonuses as the state's 9.3 percent unemployment rate has drastically reduced turnover. Cities defend the bonuses as an incentive to retain employees and make up for stagnant wages.
Organizers of MLK parade face a funding shortfall
Despite facing a funding shortfall, organizers will continue with plans for Mesa's annual parade that honors slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Mesa mayor vows crackdown on massage parlors
Mesa's mayor is vowing a vigorous crackdown on massage parlors that serve as fronts for prostitution. The number of licensed massage parlors in the city has soared from 73 to about 120 since April 2006.
Homebuilding strong in Mesa
MESA - New home construction permits are on the rise in Mesa. The city has seen an increase in the permit activity since falling below 20 in February. Mesa saw 72 permits in June, the latest numbers available. The number of permits is considered a good measure of upcoming home construction activity.
Thieves target seniors in Mesa and Tempe, cops say
MESA - Thieves are charming their way into the homes of senior citizens, then stealing items once they're inside. Police say it's happening in Mesa and Tempe.
Mesa gets stimulus cash for cops
MESA - Mesa is set to receive about $6 million in stimulus cash to hire up to 25 additional police officers. However, City Manager Chris Brady and Mayor Scott Smith have concerns that even though the grant pays for the initial hire and some other related costs, it may create a burden on the city's budget.
Traffic study for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
MESA - The cities of Queen Creek and Mesa are studying ways to improve traffic flow around the bustling Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
