Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BEAUTY NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Gerace (a food nomad from Caribbean bars and Denver food trucks) has opened Little Joe’s restaurant as a new local fixture in Gilbert. Gilbert Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of East Valley high school seniors have not completed the FAFSA and are missing out on key financial aid opportunities for college and vocational training—data shows only 41.2% of Arizona’s Class of 2025 filled out the form by early August. Officials and schools are supporting improvements to the form and offering help to raise completion rates for future applicants. The Mesa Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona law requires every dog over three months old to wear a collar or harness with a valid license tag, and public parks and school grounds require dogs to be leashed. Maricopa County and local cities such as Mesa, Gilbert, and Surprise enforce these rules—violations can be reported to local authorities. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Downtown Gilbert has new wayfinding signs in the Heritage District as phase one nears completion; 74 signs now help visitors find parking, restrooms, rideshare zones and bike racks. The two 7-foot directory signs placed at BriComp Boulevard and Ash Street use LED lights to share updates on Gilbert’s key historic landmarks — Canal, Water Tower and Railway. Gilbert Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ An entity tracing to Rj DeLorto & Alvin Yono acquired the Francis & Sons Car Wash property at 615 W. Ray Road on Aug. 8 for $1.15 million from a seller linked to Bhavin Patel. The carwash features a 6,331-square-foot building and a canopy built in 2004 on 1.73 acres with four pay lanes and three detail bays. Gilbert Independent
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Hoop Nation Labor Day Weekend National Invitational
Aug 30 - Sep 1 — Inspire Courts AZ — $450 for 4 games — Compete for a chance to win free entries into future HoopNation events.
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LIVE AND LOCAL! Featuring Copper Skyline
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not provided — Experience the modern country-pop sounds of Copper Skyline with high-energy performances and great musicianship.
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Barre at the Bar! Country Edition
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Not My First Rodeo — Included complimentary cocktail — Enjoy a full-body barre workout set to upbeat country music in a vibrant bar atmosphere.
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Dueling Pianos Showdown
11:30 a.m. — Backyard Gilbert — Check venue for costs — Experience a musical duel as Cactus Keys takes the stage for an energetic night.
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Thaddeus Rose Band
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not specified — Enjoy an evening of alternative music with Thaddeus Rose Band.
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