Salad and Go Takeovers and a Possible Gilbert Comeback
A guide to the reported 7 Brew, Swig, Dutch Bros and Just Salad sites—and the separate $180,000 brand purchase behind a possible Gilbert comeback. Here’s what is known as of October 19.
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The Switchyard in Queen Creek: Signs Are Up. Here’s What’s Next.
The Switchyard sign is lit and the outdoor spaces are taking shape. See our latest photos, the announced restaurants and shops, and the Town’s opening timeline for downtown Queen Creek.
Barnes & Noble Is Taking Shape at Queen Creek Marketplace
The windows are papered between Ross and Tilly’s. Here’s where to find Queen Creek’s planned Barnes & Noble, what’s announced for the café and store, and the scheduled November 11 opening.
Canyon Lake Looks Unrecognizable. Here's Why the Water Is Dropping
Exposed shelves, marina structures and unidentified coils appear in our October 11 footage. Here is why Canyon Lake is being lowered, where the water goes and what the closure means.
In-N-Out Proposed at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Southeast Mesa
Mesa records identify an In-N-Out proposal at Arizona Athletic Grounds with dual drive-thru lanes. Here is what is confirmed, what comes next and what remains unknown.
East Valley Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes: 2026 Fall Guide
There is still time for an October farm outing. Compare Vertuccio’s corn maze, Schnepf’s Pumpkin & Chili Party and a Queen Creek food-truck dinner.
What’s Being Built at Elliot and Signal Butte? Circle K Plans
The dirt lot beside Swig at Elliot and Signal Butte is a planned Circle K. See original aerial photos, the city’s site-plan details and what’s known about timing.
Signal Butte Bike Park Grand Opening Announced for November 7
Signal Butte Bike Park in Mesa is scheduled to open November 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. Find the entrance, riding areas, parking details and what to check before a first visit.
What’s at Elliot and Signal Butte? Mesa’s Water Plant Explained
The red-roofed complex at Elliot and Signal Butte is Mesa’s drinking-water treatment plant. See original aerial photos and learn what its expansion will add.