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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale shoppers now benefit from family-size meal bundles at Whole Foods and Sam’s Club that offer ready-to-heat dinners to save time and cut takeout costs. The convenient deals give busy families a practical option each day. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ A Circle K manager bought a $12.8M winning lottery ticket after it remained unsold last fall + a judge will soon rule whether the prize belongs to him or the store under Arizona Lottery rules. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Scottsdale-based Diversified Partners is moving ahead with new retail and mixed-use projects as its special team (The Three Amigos) works to find private sites and plan projects with architects and future tenants; projects in Laveen, Cardinal, East Gate Plaza, and Williams Station are set to begin soon. Arizona Digital Free Press
- ➤ Din Tai Fung is set to bring its world-renowned Taiwanese dumpling house to Scottsdale; reservations opened Feb. 26 and a reservation-only soft opening is planned for March 12 at Scottsdale Fashion Square + the grand opening is scheduled for April 20, when walk-ins, takeout, and delivery will become available. The Arizona Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Holland Center in Scottsdale will host the continuing 'Amazing Artist' series from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, March 9 features glass artist Sandy Pendleton and Monday, April 13 features metal sculptor Carlos Page—admission is $10 with proceeds benefiting local art programs. City Sun Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Common Sense Institute report says Spring Training will inject nearly $953 million in tourist dollars into the Valley this year (Cactus League stadiums are expected to boost local business across communities). ABC15 Arizona
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale native Isabella Scarfone, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus (in Teaneck), was named to the Fall 2025 honors list after meeting the 3.5 GPA and 12 letter-graded hour requirements. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Scottsdale Fire Department has appointed three new assistant chiefs — Robert Rucker, Aren Hansen, and Kristi Gagnon — to join Assistant Fire Chief Clint Steeves as part of its leadership team. The promotions add nearly a century of combined experience to the department and take effect now. Scottsdale Independent
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Emo Picnic
12:30-3 a.m. — Civic Center Mall — Free entry — Experience live acoustic emo covers and food vendors in a nostalgic atmosphere.
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians
6:10 AM — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Check event pricing — CBS Sports covers the MLB matchup with live scoring and expert insights.
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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
1:10-3:10 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Cost not specified — Catch the MLB action live as the Rockies face off against the Dodgers.
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37th Annual Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Update
7:00 AM – 12:45 PM — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale — Cost information not provided — Comprehensive CME course featuring renowned experts in family and internal medicine.
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Jay Sánchez Live Music Event
5-9 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails available — Enjoy live music with 90's hits in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Parada Del Sol Rodeo
7-10 p.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Digital tickets available — Experience the thrilling action of the PRCA-sanctioned rodeo in the heart of the Wild West.
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Live Music at BLVD Kitchen and Bar with Savage 3
Evening — BLVD Kitchen and Bar — Check website for details — Experience high-energy live music in a stylish atmosphere with craft cocktails and shareable bites.
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Spring Training: Rangers vs. Giants
6:05 AM – 3:05 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Catch the excitement of Cactus League Spring Training as the Rangers battle the Giants in Scottsdale.
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Cactus League Spring Training: Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants
6:05 AM – 3:05 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Check website for ticket pricing — Witness the excitement of the Angels taking on the Giants in a thrilling Spring Training matchup.
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Neko Case Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost Info TBD — Experience the music of Neko Case, a potent voice with a unique blend of indie-rock and country-noir.
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