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1. Mayes Declines Scottsdale Schools Investigation, Citing Conflict Of Interest (azfreenews.com) — Parents and residents in Scottsdale should know that Attorney General Kris Mayes has declined to investigate Scottsdale Unified School District's design advisory team over open meeting law concerns, sending the complaint to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office instead. The complaint centers on how SUSD handled school closure and consolidation discussions, raising questions about public access to advisory meetings and echoing a prior open meeting law violation finding against the district.
2. Boys and Girls Club opens $10M facility on Tonalea Middle School campus in Scottsdale (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale families now have access to a new $10 million Boys and Girls Club on the Tonalea Middle School campus, offering free after-school access for enrolled students and low-cost options for others. The 27,000-square-foot facility includes a gym, performing arts center, maker space, audio studio, garden, and daily meals, aiming to give local kids a safe, enriching place to go after school.
3. Take a look at 10 years of Phoenix Open Birds Nest concerts (azcentral.com) — If you love the Phoenix Open's Birds Nest scene, this photo gallery walks you through a decade of concerts at TPC Scottsdale, from Toby Keith and Snoop Dogg to Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson. It's a nostalgic look at how the Scottsdale party tent evolved into a major music stop, packed with crowds, country stars, DJs, and plenty of high-energy moments.
4. What 2025 Taught Us in Scottsdale North (yourvalley.net) — Homeowners in Scottsdale North are seeing a more balanced, buyer-friendly housing market, with 2025 marking a shift back toward normal conditions rather than a boom or bust. The piece explains how pricing discipline, seasonal timing, and rising inventory affected sales, and what lower mortgage rates and the post–Super Bowl "Super Selling Season" could mean for residents considering a move in 2026.
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