Good morning, Scottsdale.

Early Saturday, a large natural gas leak at the Omni construction site near 56th Street and East Mayo Boulevard in north Scottsdale forced the safe evacuation of workers and led to Mayo Boulevard’s closure at 73rd Street while fire crews and Southwest Gas assessed the leak.

Frank and Lupe's, a family-owned restaurant known for its signature carne asada burrito recipe, will reopen in spring at Gainey Ranch under new ownership that will honor its long-standing traditions.

The updated location (8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 214) reflects the restaurant’s enduring local legacy.

At a Feb. 24 council meeting, Barry Graham asked how much subsidy WestWorld of Scottsdale should get as economist Alex Keen showed it ran a $6.2 million deficit last year after debt service and repairs compared with a $4.2 million loss the prior year, even while boosting local business.

On New Year’s Eve, Ali and Matt went to HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center (where tests found a rare heart infection) before being transferred to HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center; Ali delivered her daughter by C-section and then had open-heart surgery, with her baby now showing improvement in the NICU.

Scottsdale home sales in the last month dropped 7.2% with 271 homes sold, yet the median price rose 2.7% to $1.35M and the average climbed 4.9% to $1.85M compared to January 2025.

Inventory and days on market also increased + reflecting a typical winter slowdown.

Darius Wabbington helped lead Sunnyslope to a 53-49 win over Brophy on Feb.

27 by scoring 10 points in two minutes, and the team will play in the semifinals at Scottsdale Chaparral on March 4 at 8 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Game

6:10 a.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Free trial available — Catch the exciting showdown between the Athletics and the Diamondbacks live.

Spring Training: Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants

11:05 AM – 6:35 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the White Sox take on the Giants in an exciting Cactus League Spring Training matchup.