Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert police and fire leaders are testing a drones-as-first-responders program that pre-positions drones at a central site to launch immediately when a 911 call comes in (the trial has already logged 2,459 flights and aims to support faster, safer responses across city services). Gilbert Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Optima Medical has moved its North Gilbert clinic to 3530 S. Val Vista Drive, suite C101. The clinic offers comprehensive preventative care including heart risk assessment + diabetes management among other services. Gilbert Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ An industrial flex property at 1275 W. Houston Ave. sold for $3.35 million on Dec. 3. The 11,136-sqft site on 4.03 acres includes two single-story buildings and was purchased by an entity linked to Jadian Capital from a seller tied to Design Roofing. Gilbert Independent
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Truck-A-Palooza at Gilbert Regional Park
9 a.m. — Gilbert Regional Park — $10 entry — Explore dozens of vehicles and interact with the heroes who drive them at this family-friendly event.
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LIVE AND LOCAL! with Poor Barbie
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of live music in a vibrant, dog-friendly brewery atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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