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What's up Scottsdale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Scottsdale's school closure options impact Laguna Elementary families?
  • Police detail what led to a deadly crash near Civic Center
  • How Scottsdale's 2027 Barrett-Jackson auction will spotlight a one-of-one Supra

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Scottsdale Online Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 107 and low of 86 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 107, low: 86.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 105 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Laguna Elementary parents unite to fight school closure (abc15.com) — Families at Laguna Elementary in Scottsdale are mobilizing as the Scottsdale Unified School District weighs three options that could close Laguna and other north Scottsdale campuses due to declining enrollment. Parents are organizing turnout for a Sept. 22 public hearing at Desert Mountain High School and the October board vote, hoping a strong, respectful presence will keep their 40-year-old neighborhood school open.
   

2. Driver arrested in Scottsdale crash that killed his 21-year-old passenger (abc15.com) — A 21-year-old passenger died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday at Drinkwater Boulevard and Civic Center Plaza in downtown Scottsdale, and the driver has been arrested on a manslaughter charge. Police say the car left the roadway and hit a utility pole, and they believe speed and alcohol were factors while they await lab results and complete their investigation.
   

3. Toyota Donates Last-Ever GR Supra MkV Final Edition to Benefit Reach Out WorldWide at Barrett-Jackson 2027 Scottsdale Auction (tprm.com) — Scottsdale car fans can look ahead to January 2027, when Barrett-Jackson will auction the last-ever Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition at WestWorld of Scottsdale to benefit disaster-relief nonprofit Reach Out WorldWide. The car, signed by Akio Toyoda and packed with performance upgrades, will be previewed at upcoming Barrett-Jackson events, with bidding registration and ticket information already available online.
   

4. Ask the Marshall: A Conversation With Arizona's State Historian (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com) — Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble traces his career back to early teaching jobs at Coronado High School and Scottsdale Community College, where he first created Arizona and Southwest history classes. In this wide-ranging Q&A, he reflects on growing up in small-town Arizona, the myths and surprises that define the state, and why understanding diverse cultures and landscapes is essential to Arizona's future.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 7, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ 85251 near N 64th St and E Thomas Rd by the canal Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Arcadia Central)
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    I'm sure I'm not the only one! One of my A/C units went out yesterday, and fortunately it turned out to be a simple capacitor failure. Bad… (Nextdoor Candlewood)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Young Champions posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach - West/North Phoenix (Saturdays) in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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