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Mesa firm gets FDA approval on ultrasound device

The Arizona Republic: A Mesa startup has developed a device to treat everything from sagging eyebrows to liver cancer...Read More

Rio Mesa's start one of its best, but injuries a concern

Ventura County Star: The Rio Mesa High girls’ water polo team has had one of the best months of December in school history in terms of wins and losses. But the second-place finish in the Mistletoe Classic was costly in some respects.The 7-4 championship game loss to Harvard-Westlake has left coach Keith McKnett hoping three stars will be healthy for the start of Pacific View League play in January.Courtney Walters .....Read More

Accident Claims Mother's Life in Mesa

FOX 10 Phoenix: Mesa police say a young mother has died following an accident Christmas Eve...Read More

Accident claims mother's life in Mesa

KVOA Tucson: MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Mesa police say a young mother has died following an accident Christmas Eve. The woman is identified as 22-year-old Brianne J. Keough. Police say her 1-year-old daughter was in the car with her. The child was properly restrained in a child safety seat and was not injured...Read More

Mesa toddler seriously injured after being hit by car on Christmas Eve

KTVK 3TV Phoenix: MESA - A 2-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital on Christmas Eve in serious condition after being hit by a car. The accident happened around 9 p.m. at a home at 211 E. Sixth Ave. According to the Mesa Police Department the boy's mother was unloading her children from the car when the boy ran into the street. Police say he suffered a broken leg, and his injuries do not appear to be life .....Read More

Serra Mesa residents’ demand for ‘better planning’ pays off

San Diego Union-Tribune: For months, the 200 yard signs planted around Serra Mesa implored passers-by to “Demand Better Planning.” For now, that demand has been met...Read More

Mesa toddler seriously injured after being hit by car

The Arizona Republic: The Mesa Fire Department airlifted a 2-year-old to the hospital on Christmas Eve...Read More

Coaching Rio Mesa is Flores' passion

Ventura County Star: Rio Mesa High coach Juan Flores knows how lucky he is.Flores knows not many people land their dream job, but that’s exactly what Flores did when the former Spartan was hired to coach and teach at Rio Mesa. From the time Flores decided he wanted to coach the sport he grew up competing in, he hoped one day to return to his alma mater.After spending time at Hueneme High as both the wrestling coach .....Read More

Mesa residents open their hearts for foster kids

The Arizona Republic: Plea for toys by Mesa United Way provokes huge response...Read More

Mesa police station site not a done deal, mayor says

The Arizona Republic: Mesa is not yet committed to building a police substation at Southern Avenue and Longmore...Read More

Breakers fall to Costa Mesa

Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot: COSTA MESA — The anxiety was understandable. Both teams figured to have it in Thursday’s Orange Coast League baseball game between Laguna Beach High and Costa Mesa. After all, the winner would be in sole possession of first place in league with the first round down...Read More

Mesa Mom Killed In Crash; Baby Unhurt

CBS 5 Phoenix: A young mother is killed in a crash Christmas Eve in Mesa...Read More

Mesa man arrested for peeping up women's skirts

KTVK 3TV Phoenix: TEMPE -- Security cameras captured a Mesa man allegedly looking up women’s skirts at a Target store in Tempe. Police say the footage shows Jason Cottis lurking around with a mirror in a hand basket. They say he used it to peek up skirts and dresses. Officers say Cottis did this at least a half-dozen times over the past two years. They finally made their bust last week. "Typically when they call .....Read More

CRASH: Kennewick man hurt in auto accident near Mesa

Tri-City Herald: Kennewick man was injured today when his pickup truck crossed the centerline on Highway 17 near Mesa..Read More

Man killed in Otay Mesa industrial accident

San Diego Union-Tribune: A 54-year-old man was killed Thursday morning in an industrial accident at a lumber storage yard in Otay Mesa...Read More

Mesa councilmen target burned-out buildings

East Valley Tribune: Since the day in April 2007 when fire ravaged a Dairy Queen on Main Street in Mesa, the site has been notable for what has occurred there: nothing...Read More

Mother killed, baby unhurt in collision at Mesa intersection

KTVK 3TV Phoenix: MESA – A baby in the back seat of a car escaped serious injury in an accident that killed her mother Thursday afternoon. Police say 22-year-old Brianne Koegh was making a left turn at the intersection of Higley and McKellips roads in Mesa just after noon. Her vehicle was struck by a full-size GMC truck going south on Higley. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 1-year-old daughter was in a .....Read More

Mesa officer hurt after patrol car hit

East Valley Tribune: A Mesa police officer was treated for back pain Wednesday after a car collided with his patrol car as it was parked in the gore point of the on-ramp at U.S. 60 and Stapley Drive...Read More

Worker Crushed To Death At Otay Mesa Business Identified

KGTV San Diego: A 55-year-old Otay Mesa lumber storage yard worker who died when several 20-foot boards fell off a truck and knocked him to the ground was identified Friday...Read More

Accident claims mother's life in Mesa

The Arizona Republic: Her 1-year-old daughter is OK...Read More

La Mesa interchange to start in fall

Victorville Daily Press: ICTORVILLE • After 16 months of review and deliberation, Caltrans this week opted to allow the city to oversee the $63 million construction of the long-awaited La Mesa/Nisqualli Interchange, now set to break ground in fall 2010. City officials say.....Read More

Bulldogs 5th at Warrior Classic in Mesa

Eastern Arizona Courier: Fifth-place team finishes at Rio Rancho and Mesa Westwood are frustrating for Safford wrestling coach Herman Andrews, but they also don’t tell the whole story...Read More

Tourism official looks to strenghten ties between Mesa and Grand Island

Grand Island Independent: Allegiant Airlines already is doing booming business flying people from cold-weather cities to Mesa, Ariz...Read More

Pajaro-Sunny Mesa leader disputes residency challenge

Santa Cruz Sentinel: PAJARO -- The president of the Pajaro-Sunny Mesa Community Services District board of directors says he lives within the district and is eligible to hold his leadership position...Read More

Alta Mesa to acquire Meridian Resource under deal worth $26.8M

American Petroleum Institute: Alta Mesa Holdings will spend about $26.8 million to purchase independent oil and gas company Meridian Resource.  - More - ..Read More

Mesa County to consolidate its buildings

The Daily Sentinel: Mesa County administrators are planning to consolidate several facilities and offices into one location, freeing up money that could allow them to accelerate a couple of capital projects and inject some work into a starving construction community...Read More

Mira Mesa bank robbed

San Diego Union-Tribune: A man wearing a long black trench coat used a demand note to rob a Bank of America in Mira Mesa Wednesday, police said...Read More

Woman killed in accident that left infant unhurt

The Arizona Republic: An woman was killed Thursday in a Mesa collision. An infant riding in the car was unhurt...Read More

1932 story of Santa stunt lives on in Mesa

The Arizona Republic: Story of 1932 Santa stunt that shocked the community deserves to be retold, historian says...Read More

REGION: Wooden boards fall off truck, kill worker

North County Times: SAN DIEGO ---- A 55-year-old Otay Mesa lumber storage yardworker who died when several 20-foot boards fell off a truck andknocked him to the ground was identified Friday...Read More

Man In Long Coat Robs Mira Mesa Bank

KGTV San Diego: A tall thief in a black cap and a long, dark-colored coat claimed to have a concealed gun Wednesday while robbing a Mira Mesa bank...Read More

Wax On, Wax Off: "Surf Story" Release Party in Costa Mesa

OC Weekly: Friday, Dec. 18 at the Hurley International headquarters in Costa Mesa, Robb Havassy and company held a party, complete with art show and concert, to commemorate the release of Havassy's bo.....Read More

Mesa facing critical light-rail decisions

KVOA Tucson: MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Mesa will design critical elements of the downtown light-rail line in the next few months. The city is working with downtown merchants and residents to determine how wide Main Street should be, where stations will go and the location of a park-and-ride lot...Read More

Juanita Eberle

Lexington Clipper-Herald: Juanita Eberle, 91 years of age, of Holdrege, formerly of Mesa, Ariz., and Sumner, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege...Read More

Cougar boys soccer team splits 2 games in Jackrabbit Invitational

Casa Grande Dispatch: MESA — The Casa Grande boys soccer team went 1-1 Saturday in the Jackrabbit Invitational at Mesa High School, defeating Queen Creek 2-1 and losing 4-2 to host Mesa...Read More

Alta Mesa Holdings to Acquire Meridian Resource Corp.

Rigzone: The Meridian Resource Corp. The Meridian Resource Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Meridian to be acquired by Alta Mesa Holdings, LP, a privately held company, for $0.29 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $26.8 million...Read More

Cougar boys soccer team 4th in tourney

Casa Grande Dispatch: MESA — The Casa Grande boys soccer team dropped a 4-2 decision to Westwood in the third-place match at the Jackrabbit Invitational on Tuesday...Read More

Quickies

Douglas County News-Press: Klossner makes verbal commitment for lacrosse Castle View High School senior Dakota Klossner has made a verbal commitment to play NCAA Division II men’s lacrosse at Mesa State College in Grand Junction...Read More

Holiday trees with a bit of history

Telluride Daily Planet: Up on Schmid Ranch, a rolling spread of mesa-top land that has been worked by the same family for more than 100 years, you will find all the trappings of an old ranch...Read More

Victims of deadly home-invasion shooting in Mesa identified

KTVK 3TV Phoenix: MESA -- The three victims of a home-invasion shooting Mesa earlier this week have been identified. Pavel Lopez-Barraza, 35 died at the hospital. His two children, Celia and Paul were both wounded in the shooting but are expected to recover.  On Monday two men burst into the family's East Valley home and opened fire. Detectives said the incident appears to be a home invasion. The two suspects are .....Read More

Mesa Faces Critical Light Rail Decisions

CBS 5 Phoenix: Mesa will design critical elements of the downtown light-rail line in the next few months...Read More

Ah Haa, UCSM partner to offer accredited art classes

Telluride Daily Planet: The Ah Haa School for the Arts and the University Centers of the San Miguel are working together to offer art classes for credit through Mesa State College. This fall, Western Art of Modern Centuries is offered for one credit taught by Laura Kudo, MA. This class is held Monday and Wednesday evenings from Oct. 20-Nov. 10...Read More

Woman in crash ID'd as 22-year-old mom

East Valley Tribune: Mesa police have identified the woman killed in a car crash Thursday afternoon as Brianne J. Koegh, a 22-year-old mom...Read More

Chargers rally back into CIF title game

Huntington Beach Independent: COSTA MESA — They have worked long hours since summer, when they won a pair of passing-league tournaments and doubters said, "We’ll see what they do when the real games start."..Read More

Chargers coast into semis, 47-16

Huntington Beach Independent: COSTA MESA — The last time he played Dana Hills, senior quarterback Matt Viles had a career night in September and broke a school record with 486 yards passing...Read More

DUI suspect hits Mesa police car on freeway, officer injured

The Arizona Republic: Officer Blaine Waters narrowly escaped serious injury in collision on U.S. 60 near Stapley Drive...Read More

Huge crowds expected at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa

The Arizona Republic: Ten services planned for Christmas Day to accommodate 4,000 families, guests...Read More

Mesa Offshore Trust Announces No Trust Income for December 2009

Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance: AUSTIN, Texas----Mesa Offshore Trust announced that there will be no Trust income distribution for the month of December 2009 for Unitholders of record on December 31, 2009...Read More

Worker Crushed to Death in Otay Mesa; Victim ID'd

San Diego 6: Load of lumber toppled onto the man...Read More

Car hits toddler who wanders into street

East Valley Tribune: A 2-year-old boy was hit by a car Thursday night after wandering into the street outside the toddler’s Mesa home, according to a Mesa police spokesman...Read More