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In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are coming to Scottsdale’s Fire Station 606 in 2026?
  • Could your Scottsdale dental surgery use a safer two-provider anesthesia setup?
  • Thinking of tackling Scottsdale’s Tom Thumb’s Trail this season? Read this first.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice and warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale Fire Station 606 renovation to begin in 2026 (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale’s Fire Station 606 near Via Linda and 108th Street will undergo a $7.2 million renovation starting January 2026, but emergency response will continue uninterrupted from a nearby temporary site. Crews are operating from a former Scottsdale Unified School District building near Miracle League Field and Cholla Park, and the upgraded station will be fully accessible and able to house an ambulance when it reopens.
   

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2. Family settles wrongful death lawsuit after son dies from dental anesthesia complications (abc15.com) — A Scottsdale family has quietly settled a wrongful death lawsuit after their 40-year-old son died from anesthesia complications following a dental implant procedure at a local oral surgery practice. The case is fueling calls for stronger Arizona rules on using a separate anesthesia provider, and residents are reminded they can request a two-provider system for dental surgeries.
   

3. Arizona's Popular Scottsdale Hiking Trail Is A Steep Climb To Panoramic Views And Unreal Rock Formations (islands.com) — Scottsdale hikers get a detailed look at Tom Thumb’s Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, including its steep climb, dramatic rock formations, and sweeping desert views. The piece stresses that this exposed route is among Arizona’s more dangerous hikes, outlining heat risks, ideal start times, and how to extend the outing for a longer local adventure.
   

4. Arizona funding $5 million PTSD treatment trial for first responders (azfamily.com) — A Scottsdale-based lab at the Scottsdale Research Institute is leading a $5 million Arizona-funded clinical trial using whole psilocybin mushrooms to treat PTSD in first responders. With local police, firefighters, and veterans already on a wait list, the study could shape future mental health options while raising questions for departments about policies on psychedelic treatments.
   

5. Basketball Recap: Scottsdale Christian Academy's Run of Three Straight Wins Now Over (maxpreps.com) — Scottsdale Christian Academy’s boys basketball team saw its three-game winning streak snapped in a 57-50 loss to Legend, dropping the Eagles to 7-5. After several strong performances from Legend players, Scottsdale Christian will regroup before facing Glendale Prep Academy on January 10, giving local fans a clear date for the team’s next chance to bounce back.
   

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    Saturday December 27
  • Persian Zumba Class
    Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
    10:30 am

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