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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Geoff Campbell, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Make your Wednesday a great one!

First, today's weather:

Loving the weather of late! Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86, low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Zumper, a national rental site, ranks Scottsdale tenth in rental costs. As reported by KPNX, increases in the population, the number of units being "flipped," and the purchase price of area homes are the chief causes of the rent increases. In a recent study of national rents, Zumper puts the one-bedroom rate for rentals in Scottsdale at $1,800. The simultaneous increase in rents and sale prices creates a bind, making it harder for those looking to own homes or afford rents. (12news.com KPNX)
  2. In a related story, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently voted to provide legal services for renters in Maricopa County. They are likely to be evicted as a result of non-payment. [Curator's note: According to Statista.com, Maricopa is ranked fourth in a list of the U.S. counties with the highest population. Counties one-three in descending order are: Los Angeles/ Los Angeles, Cook/Chicago, and Harris/Houston.] The County Board has hired Community Legal Services (CLS) at the cost of $2.6 million; the agreement ends in June of next year. Clients will be limited to tenants within the shadow of eviction, finding themselves the fiscal victims of COVID-19. For more information visit www.Maricopa.gov/HelpWithBills. (Press Release Desk)
  3. A new Cigna Healthcare program addressing the emotional wellbeing of local firefighters is currently being piloted in Scottsdale, according to a recent In the Know Podcast (Independent News Media). The program is rooted in a growing understanding of the toll that the daily stress of a firefighter's job takes on each first responder. Scottsdale Fire Fighter Capt. Jonathan Perona of Engine 602 and Rodgers Wilson, M.D., medical director for Cigna Arizona, are featured on the podcast. (Your Valley)
  4. Arizona State University and the Scottsdale Environmental Advisory have teamed up to complete a three-phased plan, including "a sustainability scan, planning workshops, and a final report and presentations." According to the City Sun Times, similar projects in Phoenix and Tempe were successful. Chief goals of the program include the reduction of greenhouse gasses and better management of local natural resources. Final reports are expected early in 2023. (citysuntimes)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • College & Career 101 Virtual Presentation — Horizon High. (6 p.m.)
  • Kundalini Yoga with Transformative SOUND—Journey beyond a Holistic Center. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Odyssey - Fall Play - Scottsdale Unified District —Desert Mountain High School. (8 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

    Scottsdale Police Department: SPD continue to seek information on the whereabouts of Najib Monsif. (Facebook)
  • Coming Soon: Thompson 105 wood-fired grill & bar in north Scottsdale. (mouthbysouthwest.com)
  • 2021 Scottsdale Parks And Recreation Event Update — Follow all the upcoming events. (Press Release Desk)
  • Scottsdale Police Department posts: "Scottsdale Officers Diaz and Fluellen were panelists on The Bridge Forum - Young Voices Leading the Change. Along with representatives from Mesa Police Department, Tempe Police Department, and various community organizations, they discussed ways to connect with the citizens to improve police and community relationships one contact at a time." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Public Library announces: "Dare to be (a little) scared! This Saturday, Oct. 2, at Civic Center Library we'll be showing 'The House with a Clock in its Walls' at 2 p.m. for our Saturday Family Movies series. For more information, check our online calendar." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Parks & Recreation announces: "Fall break is coming up! Don't forget to enroll your child (1st - 6th grade) in Scottsdale's Fall Break Camp Oct. 11 - 15. Camps will run Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Mountain View and Horizon Community Centers. " (Facebook)

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— Geoff Campbell

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

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