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🌱 Patch AM: How Tempe police are handling disturbing camera misuse at Corona del Sol
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Coffee in hand, Tempe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Tempe police are handling disturbing camera misuse at Corona del Sol
- Tempe remembers the longtime owner of its iconic Palo Verde Lounge
- Why two new UFL standouts just signed at the Cardinals' Tempe facility
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 117 and low of 88 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very hot, temps: high: 115, low: 88.
- Friday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 113 and low of 88 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Surveillance officer downloaded videos of undressed girls at high school in Tempe, docs say (azfamily.com) — Parents in Tempe are being notified after a school surveillance officer was arrested on voyeurism charges tied to camera recordings in a temporary girls' changing room at Corona del Sol High School. Investigators say the staff member allegedly downloaded and stored multiple videos before being taken into custody, and Tempe police are now working to identify and contact any potentially affected students' families. 
• Owner of historic 62-year-old Palo Verde Lounge has died (azcentral.com) — Tempe is mourning the death of the longtime owner of the 62-year-old Palo Verde Lounge, a beloved dive bar and music spot. Photos and memories from past themed events highlight how deeply this Mill Avenue-area institution has been woven into the city's nightlife and arts scene for decades.
• Arizona Cardinals sign pair of players ahead of final preseason matchup (revengeofthebirds.com) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed punter Jack Browning and safety Josh Minkins at their Tempe training facility after preseason injuries created depth concerns. Both players arrive from the UFL's Orlando Storm and bring recent professional experience as the team prepares for its final preseason matchup.
📸 Around Tempe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe
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- Toddler Storytime
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
10:00 am - Paws 2 Read
Tempe Public Library - Learning Lab
3:30 pm - JV Volleyball - Girl's: Shadow Mountain vs Tempe
Tempe High School
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Shadow Mountain vs Tempe
Tempe High School
5:00 pm - Q1 - JV Volleyball @ Connolly
Gililland Middle School Connolly Middle School, 2002 E Concorda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, U
5:00 pm - Q1 - JV Volleyball @ McKemy
Tempe Academy of International Studies Mckemy Campus McKemy Academy of International Studies, 2250 S College Ave, Tem
5:00 pm - Family Literacy Night
Broadmor Elementary School Tempe, AZ 85282
5:30 pm - Q1 - VARSITY Volleyball @ McKemy
Fees College Preparatory Middle School McKemy Academy of International Studies, 2250 S College Ave, Tem
6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime
Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room
10:00 am - Tips for Being News Savvy Online
Tempe Public Library - Connections Café
1:30 pm - JV Volleyball - Girl's: Tempe vs Combs
Tempe High Combs High School
4:00 pm - Immersive 9 Design Showcase
Arredondo Elementary School Tempe, AZ 85282
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
Chandler
- Chandler PD highlights Behavioral Unit work (chandlernews.com)
- CHoP Chandler: A steakhouse that exudes confidence (azbigmedia.com)
- City of Chandler proposes utility rate increases for 2027 (abc15.com)
Gilbert
- Gilbert Public Schools takes steps to improve students' reading, behavior (eastvalleytribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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