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In today's newsletter:
What changes is Scottsdale making to its license plate reader program?
Also on today's calendar: Celebrate August in Style: Educator Savings & My Sister's Attic's 35th Anniversary and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 109 and low of 84 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 104, low: 81.
Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 103 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scottsdale to keep Flock but orders independent review, safeguards (fresnobee.com) — Scottsdale is keeping its Flock automated license plate reader cameras but ordering an independent audit, stricter misuse penalties, and a public-facing policy webpage to increase oversight. City leaders are responding to regional concerns and a new statewide investigation into ALPR use, aiming to balance crime-fighting tools with civil-liberty protections that directly affect local drivers and neighborhoods.
2026 EVCCA Ballot Issues Forum → Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Rio Salado College 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Rio Salado College Conference Center 8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for Medical Insurance Brokers. I am looking to leave job or go part time before Medicare age and looking for Medical Insurance that is somewhat reasonable is overwhelming. (Nextdoor Echo Ridge At Troon North)
Who is looking for the purrfect cat to add to your household? Alejandro could be the one for you. Look at the little grey spot on his chin! Purrfect age: 2 years old. Purrfect temparment: affectionate and a lap… (Nextdoor Desert Crown Three)
CCS Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitor - PT in Scottsdale. Apply here.
Travel + Leisure Company posted a job opening for Houseperson - Wyndham Orange Tree Resort in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Hills
Sales Representative - DISH jobs hiring near Fountain Hills, AZ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
Estate Sale September 5th & 6th Saturday Sunday 6:00am---- 1:00pm Lots of Antiques Furniture, Pictures And Frames Much Much More! 13649 N 103rd Ave Sun City AZ Cash Only (fhtimes.com)
A brighter solution: ASU research leads to migraine-easing lighting (asu.edu)
Paradise Valley
PVSchools renews career and graduation support at two high schools (yourvalley.net)
Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!