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🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake as Scottsdale reviews its Flock crime‑fighting cameras?

And on the Scottsdale Patch calendar - America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom

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Hey there, Scottsdale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake as Scottsdale reviews its Flock crime‑fighting cameras?
  • How will Scottsdale families adjust after Laguna and Copper Ridge close?
  • Which Scottsdale events should be on your calendar this week and beyond?

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Hot with blazing sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Blazing sunshine and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 76.
  • Friday: Hot with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale police chief says city would be 'less safe' if Flock cameras go away (abc15.com) — Scottsdale's police chief is urging city leaders to keep the city's 85 Flock license-plate reader cameras, arguing they're crucial for solving crimes and finding missing people as the council reviews the program. He stresses the system doesn't use facial recognition, supports audits and possible shorter data retention, and notes Scottsdale is drafting stricter safeguards and penalties for any misuse.
   

2. Scottsdale School Board votes to close two schools at end of school year (abc15.com) — Scottsdale families at Laguna and Copper Ridge schools are facing closures after the Scottsdale School Board voted 3–2 to shut both campuses at the end of this school year. Following weeks of emotional testimony and an Open Meeting Law warning from the county attorney, parents now must decide whether to stay in the district or move children to charter or private schools.
   

3. Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (October 6-11) (phoenixmag.com) — Scottsdale residents have a full slate of things to do this week, from Desert Design Week events spread across Phoenix and Scottsdale to Scottsdale Fashion Week's runway shows and workshops. Looking ahead, you can also plan for Canal Convergence at the Scottsdale Waterfront and the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, plus many concerts, festivals and theater productions across the Valley.
   

4. Arizona resorts nab 8 of 12 best in region wins, including No. 1 spot (azcentral.com) — Several Scottsdale resorts, including the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, earned top spots in Conde Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards for Southwestern resorts. Arizona properties dominated the list overall, with Wickenburg's Ranchos de los Caballeros taking No. 1 and Scottsdale standouts recognized for luxury amenities, spas, and desert views that many local residents already know well.
   

5. Patriot Pack Announces 16th Anniversary Reunion and Final Celebration of Its Motorcycle-Ride Legacy • The Imaging Channel (theimagingchannel.com) — The Patriot Pack is planning a 16th-anniversary reunion at the McCormick Ranch Hotel in Scottsdale on February 28, 2027, inviting past riders, sponsors, and friends. Over 16 years, the motorcycle rides have raised funds for veterans, cancer support, and families in need nationwide. Although the rides are ending, the group's charitable mission will continue beyond the celebration.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our little escape artist Leo got out around noon on Sunday.
    He's a 3 year old Savannah cat with very distinct markings. Hes large enough to be mistaken for a bobcat at first glance and very agile. Any sighting… (Nextdoor McDowell Mountain Ranch North)
  • Is anyone missing their dog?
    This poor pup is scared in the parking lot of Evans and 78th st. No collar. Exact location: 7850 E Evans Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Nextdoor Scottsdale Ranch SE)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Medical Secretary for Hospice and Palliative Care in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Third Person in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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