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🌱 Gas Prices On The Rise + CDC Masking Changes + 90 Degrees Now

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Hey, Scottsdale! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 87 Low: 56.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Patch reporting suggests that gas prices will continue to rise locally due to events globally. "The price of crude oil rose to around $95 per barrel Monday after the price surged above $100, following Russia's attack on Ukraine on Thursday and then settled back at around $92, the association said." The report said that the sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community might cause the oil markets to raise the price because of a decrease in supply. Monday saw Arizona's prices for gas rank eight in all 50 states. (Patch)
  2. Easing masking recommendations by the CDC has had little impact on Arizona, a state that had long ago dropped mask mandates. According to Patch reporting, however, local municipalities, on the other hand, have begun to drop their masks following the new guidance. Tempe did so on Saturday. Reportedly, Maricopa County's medium risk for infection is tied, in part, to its decreasing daily case count down to 688 cases on Feb. 22. (Patch)
  3. Ninety degrees in March! According to the AZ Republic, a warming trend over the next several days caused by a high-pressure system will result in temperatures in the high 80s and perhaps low 90s. The weather service tweeted, "Phoenix has a 19 percent chance; Scottsdale a 13 percent chance; Mesa a 17 percent chance and Goodyear an 18 percent chance of reaching 90 degrees," according to the report. (The Arizona Republic)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  • A BB hit a Valley woman's windshield in Scottsdale. (12news.com KPNX)
  • A Colorado-based company will open Birdcall restaurant in Scottsdale. (Your Valley)
  • The Scottsdale video network March program guide is now available. (Press Release Desk)
  • The city of Scottsdale Weekly Update is ready for your review. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Coffee with the Cop/Webinar — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Blue Zones Community Leadership Event — Center for the Performing Arts. (8 a.m.)
  • PM Connect Hosted by Mavrix — Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Scottsdalians, do you want your voice to be heard? The city is updating the Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan and sections of the City's Zoning Ordinance specific to the downtown area and needs your input. (Facebook)
  • The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Police Department Sgt. Joe Ferreira retired after working for 30 years at the Scottsdale Police Department. Joe began his career in 1992 and served in patrol before becoming a detective in 1997. (Facebook)
  • Tickets are now on sale for Tents by the Tracks at McCormick Park! Don't miss out on your chance to camp overnight at the happiest place in Scottsdale. (Facebook)
  • Thank you, Friends of the Scottsdale Library! (Facebook)
  • Mayor Ortega's 2022 State of the City video will premiere soon — until then, enjoy some highlights from 2021 with this look back at our year. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.

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