? Heat Mitigation Plan + New Bag Policy For Sporting Events

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 102 Low: 81.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The City of Scottsdale is considering plans to address Urban Heat Island. The plans are part of the city's first Heat Mitigation Plan. In 2020, the city partnered with ASU to identify the city's hottest parts. The proposed plans are increasing the city's tree canopy, reducing dark surfaces, and improving pedestrian shade facilities. (ABC15)
2. The Scottsdale Unified School District has a new bag policy for sporting events. Guests will no longer be allowed to bring large purses. Bags must not exceed 12" by 6" by 12". Guests are allowed a 1-gallon clear plastic bag, however. (ABC15)
3. The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to a large fire at a northeast home on Thursday. The department cooperated with the Phoenix Fire Department to extinguish the blaze on Sylvia Street. The family was able to make it out of the home safely and no one was injured. The fire is currently under investigation to determine the cause. (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Disenchanted At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (3:00 PM)
• Guys and Dolls At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of Scottsdale properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department is reminding hikers to use good judgment when choosing trails. Don't hike an area that is beyond your ability. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Decorate pencil pouches on Thursday, Sep. 1 at Arabian Library at 2:45 p.m. This program is meant for students between 12 and 18 years of age. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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? Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master?s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.