🌱 Scottsdale Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Aug 31)

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening in Scottsdale. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 107 Low: 84.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Phoenix drag queen is back on stage after monkeypox recovery (The Arizona Republic)
2. AZ Big Media Metro Phoenix shifts into Top 10 buyers markets (AZ Big Media)
3. Urban Land Institute study: Phoenix is falling behind on housing (The Business Journals)
4. Ally Spine Center | Featured (Fountain Hills Times)
5. Bold project brings jazz club to E. Mesa (East Valley Tribune)
6. AZ Big Media Phoenix No. 4 in U.S. for year-over-year home price increase (AZ Big Media)
7. Mesa Now (MesaNow.org)
8. Insurance company denies Phoenix homeowner’s flood claim leaving his house unlivable (Arizona's Family)
9. AZ Big Media Corning brings $100M manufacturing facility, 250 jobs to Gilbert (AZ Big Media)
10. Deputies locate parents of a 10-year-old girl found alone in Chandler (Arizona's Family)
11. Judge gives life sentence to Indiana man for attacking wife in Phoenix (The Arizona Republic)
12. Several dead fish pop up in Scottsdale wash weeks after storms, floods (Arizona's Family)
13. Tempe will enforce trespassing ban at Salt River. People living there are asking why now? (12news.com KPNX)
14. Valley man shares how Salvation Army saved him from dying in the heat (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
15. Body found in trunk identified as missing Phoenix man, Las Vegas police say (Arizona's Family)
16. How aspiring business owners in Mesa can make their dream a reality (12news.com KPNX)
17. Homelessness, evictions, rising rents at storytelling event in Tempe (The Arizona Republic)
18. AZ Big Media AZ BIG Podcast: Alexi Venneri of Digital Air Strike talks marketing innovation (AZ Big Media)
19. Forbes Recognizes Mesa as One of the Best-in-State Government Employers in Arizona (Signals AZ)
20. Tempe-based First Solar announces U.S. expansion (KJZZ)
21. AZ Big Media Arabian National Breeder Finals returns to Scottsdale (AZ Big Media)
22. Is Phoenix a homebuyer's market yet? Latest price data shows the answer is still no (The Business Journals)
23. AZ Big Media Cyber Quest family arcade will open at Arizona Boardwalk (AZ Big Media)
24. AZ Big Media Macerich welcomes Hermès to Scottsdale Fashion Square (AZ Big Media)
25. Scottsdale resident hosts suicide prevention fundraiser at Saguaro Lake (Daily Independent)
26. 🌱 Fake Election Email Circulates + Heat-Related Death Data (Patch)
27. Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet President, visits Phoenix in 2012 (The Arizona Republic)
28. Two people shot near 40th Street and Thunderbird Road Tuesday (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
29. Fundraiser Saturday in Mesa for nonprofit that helps people escape domestic violence (Daily Independent)
30. Angie’s Lobster rolls out first brick-and-mortar location in Mesa (KTAR.com)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Happy Hour at The Scottsdale Bar And Grille (10AM)
• Drinks at Dusk at the Scottsdale Bar And Grille (8PM)
• Toddler Bedtime Stories at Scottsdale Library (8:30PM)

From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Police Department: "Community helpers day with Laguna Elementary School SUSD Kindergarten kids was a blast, just check out all these smiles. Thanks for the invite, Laguna kinder teachers and coordinating the day, SRO Dyer! #SUSD #ScottsdalePD #schoolresourc..." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "Excessive Heat Warning today, Aug 30th and tomorrow, Aug 31st with temps reaching a possible high of 115 degrees. Please plan accordingly." (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• City of Scottsdale - Government: "Construction begins for Pima & Happy Valley Road improvements 🚧 These improvements will widen Pima Road, from Pinnacle Peak to just north of Happy Valley Road, to three thru-lanes in each direction, and Happy Valley Road from Pima Road ..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "Youth Outdoor Recreation for Community or WOLF members currently in 1st-12th grade. Visit the various links for sign-up or contact Kevin Riding In at 480-3627473 or the Social Suite at 480-362-6360." (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "Teddy Bear Story Time at the SR Tribal Library, Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10:30am. Registration begin September 3rd at https://sugeni.us/d8qW or call: 480-362-6600" (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• City of Scottsdale - Government: "Another very cool addition to Canal Convergence 2022! 🌸" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• City of Scottsdale - Government: "ICYMI- Community Services Manager Rachel Smetana made an appearance this month on the Today and Tomorrow in Scottsdale podcast to talk about all the exciting things happening at Vista del Camino! 🌞🌴 Check it out:" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Scottsdale Public Library: "Today it's more important than ever to conserve water. Learn how you can detect water waste in your home at our Survive the Drought Workshop on Tuesday, September 6 at Appaloosa Library starting at 1 p.m. More information here: scottsdal..." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale: "ICYMI- In celebration of Women's Equality Day, the Scottsdale Independent sat down with Presiding Judge Marrianne T. Bayardi to discuss her leadership style in Scottsdale, what women’s equality means to her and who inspired her to take o..." (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Holiday Park: "Is this one of the missing cats of Old Town? - Has been hanging around for a few months." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village Grove: "Good morning. - I am needing to rehome my 1 Year Old Dutch Shepherd Abba. I would love to go into more detail with a potential adopter but a series of life changing events has occurred where I cannot keep this sweet girl. She is full of ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Paradise Heights/South Shea: "Good morning everyone. - Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Physical Therapist in the scottsdale area?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shea and N Scottsdale: "Can Anyone - suggest a local trainer or dog behaviorist to assist us in house training our 14 month puppy? - We have tried everything and need to step up our efforts with a dog professional. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scottsdale Vista North: "My 18 year old puppy is in pain when getting up that he cries out. - This just started a week ago. Most of the time he just lays on the floor. He ate the food I gave him this morning. I don’t want him to suffer. He had the same problem 5..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scottsdale Springs: "Does anyone know of a good cleaning lady in Bedford TX? - I would like references and I would like to pay per hour. Message me at 602-544-9911." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cactus Corridor North: "Is anyone else having trouble with SUN RUN ? - My solar system ( NEW ) is producing less and less KWH every day since purchased and they refuse to expedite a service call because they claim the contract estimated KWH per day/month is con..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pinnacle Canyon: "Is anyone else experiencing a magical extreme use of water on Aug bill? - Yep I know it's hot, yep I called water & they said they sent someone to check the meter...... In 11 years it has never, ever had that kind of water usage. The mys..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Thunderbird: "FOUND 38th/Greenway. - Please DM me if you know her. I know all the steps, no need to tell me! :) THANKS!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sonoran Arroyos North: "🚩🚩UPDATE 8/30 8: 30 pm. - KOBE has been given an extension until 8/31. A FOSTER IS NEEDED! 🚩🚩 🆘🆘 This is a HAIL MARY‼️‼️Sweet Kobe needs to be an only dog at this time but his last owner, who had to surrender him because of his l..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Paradise Heights/South Shea: "Hi! - If anyone is in need of a babysitter, tutor, or dog walker in the Scottsdale area send me a message. I have babysat for many different family’s. I have a 3.7 gpa and I tutor for elementary and middle school students." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hallcraft Villas Scottsdale Two: "I have posted numerous times regarding a water leak. - Sink hole. I called. Total Property Management several times to no avail. Over a few months!! Well, yesterday SUSAN CONRAD from Total Property called the SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPARTME..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Scottsdale Villas: "Need help for an injury or sick love bird. - I have a love bird in a shoe box that I found in my backyard on the ground. He was panting pretty hard. That has seemed to slow down now. Does anyone have any suggestions. Every rescue I’ve ca..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Granada-McDowell: "Does anyone know of a someone who would pick up an old refrigerator for free? - It was barely working when we replaced it, so I don't want to donate it as most agencies want "working" refrigerators if you donate. The city wants you to ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Starfire Golf Square: "Looking for news paper or wrapping materials to wrap items for dishes etc , as we are moving . - We will gladly pick up . Thank you !" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franks on Shea: "No appointments available for months at PCP? - I'd like to know if everyone is experiencing not being able to schedule appointments with your Dr.'s. I called in May to make an appointment for yearly physicals/wellness exams for both my..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Indian Bend/Lincoln: "New Vans for sale, worn once or twice. - Boys size 2. $20" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Del Camino Estates: "Hey neighbors! - We just opened a new Jiu Jitsu self-defense gym just 5 minutes away on Bell off the 51. We are offering free trial classes and special founding member discounts including new uniforms on sign up! Adults and kids class..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Legend Trail: "Seems this owl keeps coming to visit almost daily. - He wasn’t very photogenic today, did not even really look at me. I guess he just trusts my presence which is so cool." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cactus Corridor North: "Beware of Sunrun friends. - It looks like Solar companies have found a way to rip off their customers. Dont even attempt a service call, they wont even schedule it for you." (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Sarah Loganv

About me: Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud, ” an upbringing that has given her the survivalist instinct of a hunter. Seeing her competition as nothing more than prey, Logan never backs down from a fight, and she doesn’t think twice about trading headbutts or closed fists with anyone foolish enough to try her. Starting in the U.S. independent scene in 2011, Logan quickly carved out a rugged reputation. She polished her skills in Japan, where she trained under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku at the Kaientai Dojo, and by the time headlines heralded her WWE signing in fall 2016, she had achieved notoriety in Europe and Mexico, too. Not only is Logan adrenalized by a good fight, but she’s also deceptively powerful, having won multiple Olympic weightlifting events. On the Nov. 21, 2017, edition of SmackDown LIVE, Logan suddenly burst onto the scene, alongside Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott, to systematically lay waste to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Then, the 2018 Superstar Shake-up brought her to Raw, and she proceeded to unleash anarchy nearly every Monday night with her Riott Squad cohorts. At WrestleMania 35, Logan turned in one of her most impressive performances, racking up several eliminations and finishing the over-the-top-rope melee as the runner-up. Much like she did in her youth, Logan employs a hunter's mentality whenever she steps into the squared circle, and her fellow Raw Superstars would be wise to avoid her crosshairs. Update. Update 7/21/2021

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