Spring-training preview: Storylines to follow at Cubs camp Spring training officially begins Wednesday for the Cubs, as they hold their first formal pitchers and catchers workout. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023
Spring training travel: A guide to what’s new in Arizona for Cubs and White Sox fans When the Chicago Cubs signed papers in 1951, to make Mesa, Arizona, their new spring training home, the Tribune lauded one local amenity — a mineral bath — 9 miles away. Chicago Tribune · Feb 14, 2023
Arizona Town To Pay $8 Million to Widow of Daniel Shaver, Shot While Crawling Unarmed Toward Police The cop who killed Shaver was fired. But he will receive a disability pension for the rest of his life because he claims he has post-traumatic stress disorder. Reason · Nov 28, 2022
Wife of Texas man killed by police in Arizona settles suit The widow of an unarmed Texas man fatally shot by police outside his suburban Phoenix hotel room in 2016 has settled her wrongful death lawsuit The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
In 1 classroom, 4 teachers manage 135 kids -- and love it Schools in Mesa, Arizona, piloted a team-teaching model to combat declining enrollment and teacher shortages The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Guns at voting sites have long sparked fears of intimidation and violence – yet few states ban their presence A couple in Mesa, Arizona, was dropping off their ballots on Oct. 21, 2022, for the forthcoming midterm election when they saw two people carrying guns and dressed in tactical gear hanging around the Maricopa County drop box. The armed pair left when officers later arrived. The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022
Poll watchers are showing up at voting sites with handguns and wearing tactical military gear Two people armed with handguns and wearing tactical military gear, balaclavas masking their face and the license plates on their cars covered, stood watch over a ballot drop box during early voting last week in Mesa, Arizona. Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022
Election officials say armed "vigilantes" watching over ballot drop box in Mesa, Arizona Two voters have filed complaints of voter intimidation to the Arizona state secretary in the past few days. Axios · Oct 23, 2022
Armed men "watch" ballot drop box in AZ "This is obviously totally incompatible with liberal democracy and an open society," said one commentator Salon · Oct 23, 2022
'Incredibly Damning Statements': Former Prosecutor For Robert Mueller Sees Trouble For Trump After Rally Pleading ignorance may not be a valid defense for former President Donald Trump if he winds up criminally charged under the Espionage Act or for obstructing justice following a weekend rally in Mesa, Arizona, according t Benzinga · Oct 11, 2022
All candidates for Mesa City Council, Arizona, District 4 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Mesa City Council, Arizona, District 4 — incumbent Jenn Duff and Trista Guzman Glover — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for… Ballotpedia · Oct 3, 2022
Kyle Hendricks remains the link between where Cubs were — and where they’re trying to get back to MESA, Ariz. — As the names and faces in the clubhouse change, Kyle Hendricks has tethered the ups and downs of Chicago Cubs baseball over the last 10 years. Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022
Mike Trout’s influence on Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki goes beyond that viral moment: ‘You know you’re making an impact’ MESA, Ariz. — A bashful smile crossed Seiya Suzuki’s face at the mention of his viral moment. Chicago Tribune · Mar 29, 2022
‘Lunatic’ fringe: Rangers prospect Josh Smith brings the relentless energy that Chris Woodward loves MESA, Ariz. — Josh Smith is in his first spring training with the Rangers. He is making team officials take notice. Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Mar 24, 2022 Kosuke Fukudome — still playing in Japan at age 44 — says Cubs fans ‘will love to see’ Seiya Suzuki play MESA, Ariz. — If anyone understands what awaits Japanese star Seiya Suzuki at Wrigley Field, it’s his countryman Kosuke Fukudome.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 16, 2022 Seiya Suzuki gets 5-year deal from Cubs — largest contract ever for Japanese position player MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs have finally made a big splash to address a major need.
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