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OREGON OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

ASU hires former Chaparral HS coach to lead Sun Devils football team

ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM

Scottsdale law firm contends ‘abortion pill’ medically unsafe

Local Businesses

Inflation, supply-chain issues are impacting Valley businesses

Local News

Scottsdale police warn: Don't DUI

The Scottsdale Police Department is teaming up with other local law enforcement agencies for a DUI Task Force and Saturation Patrol. The traffic safety effort begins Friday, Nov. 25, and runs …

Andaz Resort progresses in planned expansion

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows looks to expand its property as Paradise Valley’s planning commission considers the permits to allow construction. The resort seeks to develop a …

Lottery ticket sold in Scottsdale delivers big with added cash

A winning Arizona lottery ticket purchased in Scottsdale is worth $6.9 million thanks to an unclaimed prize. After a $4.3 million The Pick jackpot, which was sold at a store in Mesa, went unclaimed …

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SCOTTSDALE COMMERCE & NEWS

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City Council

Scottsdale authorizes funding for ArtWalk

The Scottsdale City Council consent agenda passed unanimously by all seven council members Nov. 21. Part of the agenda was funding authorization up to $75,000 for marketing and production of the …

Government

Scottsdale plans some closures for Thanksgiving holiday

The city of Scottsdale will have some closures this week in recognition of Thanksgiving. Most city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving. Trash/recycling …

Development

Mercado Courtyards project moves on to Scottsdale council

A plan for a multifamily and mixed-use project near a central Scottsdale hospital drew a mixed reaction during a Scottsdale Planning Commission last week. The plan for the Mercado Courtyards in …

Government

Scottsdale to spend $2.5M on street control project

The city of Scottsdale agreed to spend up to $2.5 million on a group of four bollards within its Entertainment District to give police ability to close streets during big events. The project, …

Giving Back

Scottsdale Community Partners continues aiding senior residents

Scottsdale’s yearly Adopt-A-Senior program is once again helping underserved seniors this holiday season. Scottsdale has a reputation around the world as a wealthy enclave — especially …

Police

Man charged with luring a minor for sexual exploitation sentenced probation

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years’ probation after he was arrested in June for messaging an undercover detective posing as a 16-year-old girl to engage in a sexual act in his …

Development

Scottsdale Council to consider new Optima rezoning

A rezoning request for a planned new Optima multifamily development will be on the docket for the next Scottsdale City Council meeting Nov. 21. The council will hear the rezoning for the planned …

DEPUTY INJURED

Suspect arrested in Scottsdale following MCSO, DPS pursuit

A 41-year-old man fled from authorities Wednesday during a traffic stop, and his vehicle struck a Maricopa County deputy before he was apprehended in Scottsdale. Maricopa County Sheriff’s …

SCOTTSDALE OPINION

Pellett: Scottsdale Unified’s supplemental curriculum indoctrinates, not educates

PebbleGo is an online, supplemental curriculum leveraged by Scottsdale Unified School District for kindergarten to fifth-grade students. Promoted as an “engaging multimedia” that will …

Klapp: Flow of Arizona tourists relies on airspace management

As Arizona has grown in population over the past decades, we have continued to grow our footprint as a go-to location for travelers in the United States and around the globe.

Cantor: Addressing silence, Scottsdale’s first responders

First of all, I am alive and almost well. Now if you know me you will know I am happy in my little rut. For example, I lived in the same house my parents bought when we moved to Scottsdale for 60 years. Lots of memories some wonderful, some sad, some ridiculous, all with lifelong learning experiences.

Vanatta: Do your homework: A health insurance guide for families

Open enrollment for the 2023 benefit year is now upon us, giving many people an opportunity to weigh their healthcare options for the year ahead. It’s not a simple process for anyone. Those …

Alexander: Will the real Barry Graham please stand up

Another Valley newspaper reported that City Council candidate Barry Graham has accepted nearly $20,000 in donations from developers. This is shocking, as Graham has run a single-issue campaign …

Pabis & Gulick: Supporting school override based on our own SUSD education

As graduates of Saguaro and Chaparral respectively, we have lots of friendly rivalry when it comes to who had the best experience in high school — and which football team is better. As …

Cieniawski: Support enriching school experiences, vote for SUSD override

This election, we are being asked to support our Scottsdale Unified School District by approving a budgetary increase through a continuation of the District Additional Assistance override. Most …

Najafi: Supporting Scottsdale School’s override is right for community

Why does SUSD keep asking us for money? Let me give it to you straight. Our beautiful state of Arizona is 48th lowest in the nation for funding our public schools. Each of my kiddos receives …

Letter: You can trust Scottsdale Unified with your override vote

We are public members of the Scottsdale Unified School District Bond and Override Oversight Committee. We have served on the Bond Oversight Committee for six years along with seven other voters in …

Henninger: City staff behind much of Scottsdale’s special charm

We talk often about what makes Scottsdale special: the beautiful preserve, the wonderful resorts golf courses, Indian Bend Wash, historic Old Town. Less fancy but more important to our quality of …

SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale Unified considers new sequence for secondary science courses

High school science curriculum at Scottsdale Unified School District likely will undergo changes in the order of courses beginning with the class of 2027.

Scottsdale Community College receives business award

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce has awarded Scottsdale Community College the 36th Annual Sterling Award in the “Big Business” category, which acknowledges Scottsdale organizations that demonstrate excellence, innovation and community stewardship.

Scottsdale Unified begins budget talks for 2023-24 school year

Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board has begun discussing the maintenance and operations budget for the upcoming school year with plans for more focused financial discussions early next year.

Teachers were told they had won grants during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day, presented by SRP.

Scottsdale’s Fiesta Bowl Charities provides 400 grants to Arizona teachers

Continuing the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s annual tradition of honoring, supporting and celebrating educators throughout Arizona, Scottsdale-based Fiesta Bowl Charities granted 400 teachers — including 85 Phoenix teachers — with $2,500 each through the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP.

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Scottsdale Unified kindergarten open houses start Nov. 8

Finding the right education setting to begin a child’s formal education journey is a major decision for parents. That is why Scottsdale Unified School District opens the doors of its kindergarten classrooms each November, January and March to families of the next school year’s kindergarten students.

Scottsdale Community College to launch new pharmacy technician program

The importance of a robust and highly-trained workforce of healthcare professionals has never been more apparent than it is today. To that end, HonorHealth is collaborating with Scottsdale Community College to offer a new Pharmacy Technology Certificate of Completion that efficiently prepares anyone interested in working in healthcare for the abundance of new positions expected to open up over the next decade.

Scottsdale educators want more respect, trust from district

In a quarterly report to the Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board, agencies that support district educators presented an update as to where they are in solving the ongoing teacher shortage.

SUSD open enrollment has begun Nov. 1

Scottsdale Unified School District opens the doors of its 30 schools each year to resident and non-resident students alike. The application process for non-resident students seeking to …

Scottsdale Neighbors & Business Reporting

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Veterans

Veterans Medical Leadership Council records success with annual luncheon

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Veterans Medical Leadership Council hosted the largest VMLC Heroes Patriotic Luncheon to date with nearly 700 attendees at the Arizona Biltmore.

Photo - Harvest Festival at the Boardwalk

The Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale offers free events throughout the year. On Saturday Nov. 19, the Harvest Festival in the boardwalk's courtyard offered families the chance to decorate …

Military

Scottsdale resident executes anti-terrorism drill

Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Ian Hager, from Scottsdale, Ariz., participated in an anti-terrorism force protection drill aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli on Nov. 15. Tripoli is …

Fundraising

Hunkapi Programs raises $200K in annual gala

With the support of the local community, Hunkapi Programs, an equine therapy farm located in the heart of Scottsdale, announced that it raised $200,000 at its 8th annual Open Your Heart Gala.

Things to do

Scottsdale author hosts book signing Nov. 27

Bonnie Engstrom, a Scottsdale-based author, will be giving a book signing in Fry’s Grocery Store at 90th Street and Shea Road on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m.

Giving Back

Arizona Helping Hands made recipient for holiday gift drive

The Brokery is hosting a weekend full of holiday events the first weekend of December, including a gift drive for Arizona Helping Hands.

Fundraiser

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue hosts brunch for holiday season

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue’s 13th annual Holiday Champagne Brunch & Auction is coming to the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch at 7700 E. McCormick Parkway on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. …

Honoring Veterans

Scottsdale veteran flies in World War II Biplane

A Vietnam War veteran who lives at Amber Creek Inn Memory Care Community in Scottsdale took to the skies with other seniors in a restored Boeing Stearman biplane – the same aircraft used to train military aviators in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

History

Scottsdale businessman speaks at Daughters of the American Revolution meeting

The Grand Canyon Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held its monthly meeting on Nov. 5, at the McCormick Scottsdale Resort.

Business

Scottsdale housing firm opens new luxury community

Mark-Taylor Residential, a Scottsdale multi-family housing management firm in Arizona and Nevada, announced the grand opening of Sanctuary on 51st, a new single-family luxury rental home community in Laveen, Ariz.