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Mesa, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Mesa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mesa fire officials want an extinguisher riding in your car.
  • Mesa neighborhood shaken after four people shot in alleged gang dispute.
  • Mesa crash raises urgent question: what’s actually in your car for emergencies?

Also on today's calendar: Sunset Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 94, low: 77.
  • Monday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Should you have a fire extinguisher in your car? (azfamily.com) — A recent truck fire in Mesa has local fire officials urging drivers to keep a properly mounted ABC fire extinguisher in their vehicles for emergencies. Mesa Fire’s Isaac Thompson explains how to choose, maintain, and safely use an extinguisher with the PASS method, stressing it can buy crucial seconds to rescue someone even if it doesn’t fully put out a car fire.
   

2. 2 arrested after gang confrontation leads to 4 people shot in Mesa, police say (azfamily.com) — Four people were shot Tuesday night in a gang-related confrontation near McKellips Road and Center Street in Mesa, and police say two 19-year-old men have now been arrested. Investigators report one suspect allegedly opened fire after a street dispute, injuring four people, two of whom remain hospitalized, while both suspects face multiple serious felony charges and high bonds.
   

3. Should You Keep a Fire Extinguisher in Your Car? Suncoast Fire Officials Say Yes - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A serious crash in Mesa where bystanders used a fire extinguisher to help free a driver from a burning truck, has local officials stressing the value of keeping an ABC extinguisher in your car. Mesa Fire’s Isaac Thompson says regular checks, secure mounting, and knowing the PASS technique can buy lifesaving seconds, even if a small extinguisher can’t stop a full vehicle fire.
   

4. Arizona HOA U-Turns on Foreclosure of $475K Home Over Owner's $977 Debt After National Backlash (lmtonline.com) — A Mesa couple who nearly lost their Superstition Springs home over $977 in unpaid HOA fees will now be able to stay after their HOA reversed course and agreed to a payment plan. The case, which drew national attention, has neighbors questioning the HOA’s attorney and highlights a new Arizona law that now makes similar HOA foreclosures much harder.
   

5. Woman's body found in submerged truck pulled from Mesa canal near Signal Butte Road (abc15.com) — Mesa police are investigating after a truck plunged into a canal near Signal Butte Road and Dragoon Avenue this morning, killing the driver identified by family as Brittany Kroldart. First responders spent hours recovering the submerged vehicle from 18 to 20 feet of water, while neighbors say speeding and crashes are common along that stretch of road.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a neat little “honor” bakery hut on the south side of McDowell just east of the fire station.
    Looks like they have sour dough and other treats, chilled water and other things. I didn’t look, but my wife got out and said you can pay with Zelle… (Nextdoor Las Sendas)
  • CAT ADOPTION EVENT THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY !!!
    Wishful Whiskers Rescue & TNR in Apache Junction has an open house every Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm. You can show up anytime during the… (Nextdoor Bella Via)
  • EMCOR Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Mesa. Apply here.
  • Sportsman's Warehouse posted a job opening for Outfitter- Firearms in Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mesa here.

Ok Mesa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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