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🌱 Silver Alert For Phoenix Woman + Trails Closed For Excessive Heat
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Good morning, neighbors! It's Saturday in Phoenix and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.
First, today's weather:
Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 110 Low: 87.
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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:
- A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 74-year-old Phoenix woman. Maria Astorga was last seen near Black Canyon Highway and Campbell Avenue wearing a green shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department immediately. As of Friday evening, Astorga was still listed as missing. (KTAR.com)
- A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after being rescued from a pool by the Phoenix Fire Department. The incident occurred at a pool near 32nd Street and Thomas Road on Friday afternoon. It remains unclear how the boy fell into the pool or how long he was underwater before crews were able to rescue him. (The Arizona Republic)
- The City of Phoenix is closing Camelback Mountain's Echo and Cholla trails and trails connected to Piestewa Peak Trailhead between 11 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The policy is in response to the Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The city hopes that the closures will reduce the number of rescues while keeping emergency first responders safe during the heatwave. (KNAU Arizona Public Radio)
Today in Phoenix:
- Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market At Deer Valley Towne Center (8:00 AM)
- Couples Workshop At Red Bird Ministries (8:30 AM)
- Blade Runner At Orpheum Theatre (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Phoenix Police Department recognizes the retired officers that visited the department's Regional Police Academy. Click to view the video. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
- The Phoenix Fire Department shares photos and footage from a house fire near 5th St. & Roosevelt. There were no injuries reported during the incident. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
- Arizona Humane Society is currently searching for foster heroes. Click to learn about the fostering process and how to participate. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with a new update.
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!
