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1. St. Vincent de Paul expands Phoenix heat shelter operations (fox10phoenix.com) — St. Vincent de Paul is keeping its Phoenix heat-relief shelter open longer and expanding daytime services to protect people experiencing homelessness from this week's dangerous temperatures. Volunteers John and Arlene Samano say the shelter and the city's Safe Outdoor Space are helping them stay safe while giving back. Officials report dozens of heat-related deaths countywide, underscoring the shelter's life-saving role.
2. Phoenix vice mayor calls alleged officer misconduct 'atrocious,' vows transparency after arrests (abc15.com) — Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington is condemning alleged misconduct by recently arrested Phoenix police officers and urging residents with concerns to come forward. Several city council members support the chief's decision to terminate the officers while stressing due process. City leaders say the case threatens already fragile community trust and may prompt new safeguards around traffic stops and oversight.
3. Phoenix police chief addresses arrest of 2 officers charged with robbing, beating couple (azfamily.com) — Phoenix residents are learning more about a serious misconduct case after Police Chief Matt Giordano addressed the firing and arrest of two officers accused of assaulting a couple during an off-the-books traffic stop in south Phoenix. The department is auditing the former officers' past activity and expanding its review across the South Mountain Precinct while keeping the investigation in-house.
4. A lifetime of Arizona rock history is up for sale. How to bid (phoenixnewtimes.com) — Longtime Phoenix concert promoter Danny Zelisko is selling more than 2,100 pieces of rock memorabilia from decades of Arizona and Southwest shows through a new eBay store. Fans can bid on posters, passes, guitars and more, while a portion of September sales will support Phoenix nonprofit The Joy Bus, which delivers chef-prepared meals to cancer patients.
5. After Arizona's latest dust storm, this car part could cause trouble (azfamily.com) — After a recent dust storm swept through Phoenix, local auto experts are warning drivers that clogged air filters and dusty windshields can quietly lead to costly repairs. A Phoenix shop owner urges residents to check filters regularly, wash cars after storms, and clear windshields by hand before using wipers to avoid damage.
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