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Signal Butte Park's Phase 2 gets its ribbon-cutting Saturday

Plus, Maricopa County voters have until Nov. 8 to fix ballot signature issues.

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Mesa will cut the ribbon on Signal Butte Park's second phase Saturday

Phase 2 adds trails, shade and room to ride

1.5 miles
of new LED-lighted walking trails
3
new ramadas
About 43 acres
in the park addition

Source: Signals AZ

If you've got a rider in the house, mark Saturday. The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park, 3355 S. Signal Butte Road, on Sat., Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. 12News takes a first look at the new BMX pump track, which designer Pillar Design Studios states is the largest asphalt in Arizona.

  • Also new: biking flow trails, a tot track and a BMX pump track
  • Free: Chick-Fil-A sandwiches while supplies last
  • Raffle: Valley Rain will give away a bike and helmet
  • Not allowed on bike tracks: motorized vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, RC cars

Phase 2 follows a 2018 bond vote and a 2020 first phase

  1. 2018Mesa voters approve the General Obligation Bond that funds Phase 2.
  2. Jan. 2020The first phase of opens.
  3. Nov. 7The Phase 2 ribbon-cutting will be held at 10 a.m.

Source: Signals AZ

After the ceremony, professional BMX riders will show off their skills on the pump track. Water and snacks will be provided. A new pedestrian bridge over a wash will connect both sections of the park.

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Ballot fixes

If you voted in Maricopa County, you have until 5 p.m. Nov. 8 to fix ballot signature issues. 12News

Nov. 8Deadline, at 5 p.m., to fix ballot signature issues in Maricopa County

The signature curing deadline is 5 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2026.

Source: 12News

School board

Two new faces, Rhoads and Goldstein, take J.O. Combs seats on the Unified School District Governing Board in January. PinalCentral.com

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Nine-year-old Eden Armstrong of Queen Creek won her division of eight girls at the 2026 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's Pan Kids No-Gi Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for less than two years. Queen Creek Tribune

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Mesa BBQ

The free Downtown Mesa BBQ & Bluegrass Classic runs Fri., Nov. 6 and Sat., Nov. 7 at Macdonald and Main Street. Kids cook their own brisket and pulled pork in the competition. AZ Big Media

The BBQ Classic splits its contests across two days

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Fri., Nov. 65 to 10 p.m.Appetizer and dessert
Sat., Nov. 711 a.m. to 5 p.m.Four-meat and kids

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Downtown Mesa

City leaders say downtown Mesa has more than 500 individual properties, and all but 6.9% of them are filled. ABC15 Arizona

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Signal Butte Park's Phase 2 gets its ribbon-cutting Saturday

Plus, Maricopa County voters have until Nov. 8 to fix ballot signature issues.

The TLDR

  1. Signal Butte Park Phase 2 gets its ribbon-cutting Sat., Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.
  2. Maricopa County ballot signature fixes are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 8
  3. Rhoads and Goldstein join the J.O. Combs board in January
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