Community Corner
🌱 Shots Fired During Street Takeover + Senate Eyes Photo Radar
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Rise and shine, Scottsdale! This Wednesday let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Scottsdale today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy with showers. High: 53 Low: 39.
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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:
- Referred to as a 'street takeover,' groups of cars pull up and stop, revving engines and blocking traffic. The one that took place on Sunday night at 68th and Camelback included gunfire and led Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega to state that this behavior cannot be tolerated, according to ABC 15. "I do appreciate that the police department reacted quickly, and I know that we're going to continue to pursue this, and the City Council as well will take every measure necessary to address this problem," Ortega said. Later the same group appeared in Glendale. (ABC15 Arizona)
- Celebration Vacations program is happening now at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. According to FabulousArizona.com, "Celebration Concierges [can] craft a truly knock-their-socks-off experience... [including] custom fireworks, hot air balloon rides, rare wine or bourbon tastings with an expert, couple's spa retreats and helicopter and Jeep tours." Tap on the resource to see the whole list of ways to enhance a stay. (fabulousarizona.com)
- The Arizona State Senate is considering a bill to stop electronic speed enforcement like the photosystem used in Paradise Valley. Earlier this month, Vice Mayor Anna Thomasson and Paradise Valley Police Commander Freeman Carney, with the town's lobbyist Doug Cole, went to the statehouse to testify against the bill. According to Your Valley reporting, "Paradise Valley has six town intersections with fixed photo radar locations, covering 12 intersections approaches." The bill ends stop-light photo radar except in school zones and would reduce revenues to the town. The town contends that the cameras are training pass-through drivers to drive more safely in Paradise Valley. The debate continues. (Subscription Needed/ Your Valley)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- More Than Modeling — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (4 p.m.)
- Planning Commission — Civic Center. (5 p.m.)
- Neighborhood Advisory Commission — City Hall. (5 p.m.)
- The Wood Brothers — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Family Sunday Funday at Cactus Park is planned for Feb. 27. (Signals AZ)
- 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)
- Join SRPMIC for eight sessions discussing traditional parenting, storytelling, and more. Indian Parenting "Honoring Our Children By Our Traditions" will take place every Thursday from noon -1:30 p.m. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.
