Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leslie’s Pool Supply, based in Phoenix, announced on March 1 that it will close 80 underperforming stores nationwide by the end of this fiscal quarter as part of a cost-cutting restructure amid declining sales — Scottsdale residents should check with local outlets for updates. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax scammers are using AI & fake credentials to send messages that mimic IRS notices and trick Scottsdale residents into sharing personal data. Officials advise verifying preparer credentials and avoiding unsolicited links by visiting official sites. The Arizona Republic
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A luxury home at 9422 E. Happy Valley Rd. in Scottsdale is on sale for $9,000,000, as listed on Zillow from Feb. 23, featuring seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms + 11,480 sqft. ABC15 Arizona
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (optimistic about avoiding the injured list) got an injection for his tight back last week and plans to build up in the second series, while outfielder Corbin Carroll, recovering from hamate surgery, resumed drills and aims for an Opening Day return on March 26. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Diamondbacks’ nine-month silver anniversary series began on Sunday, March 1 and will feature fresh accounts from figures like Colangelo, Garagiola Jr. and Johnson every month through November. The series revisits the 2001 championship run and its lasting impact on baseball. The Arizona Republic
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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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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.
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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.
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Cactus Reining Classic
8 AM – 12 AM — Monterra at WestWorld — Cash prizes for competitors — Experience over 30 western and reining competitions, including the famed Run for a Million.
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