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Scottsdale
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spring training fans parking at an HonorHealth lot near Scottsdale Stadium help fund scholarships for future healthcare professionals. In 2025, $66,000 was awarded to 13 students at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Drinkwater (a longtime volunteer noted the lasting impact). ABC15 Arizona
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix Film Festival returns for its 26th edition to bring filmmakers and movie lovers together at Harkins Scottsdale 101 from Thu, Apr. 9 through Sun, Apr. 19. The 11-day event will feature over 250 films plus seminars, parties - and workshops for more than 15,000 attendees. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Alexandra Bradberry opened Sparkle Bar in Old Town Scottsdale in 2015 to offer tailored makeup services for all skin tones; her business now serves a loyal clientele with about 66% returning for special events (celebrating each person’s individuality). Scottsdale Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Salt River Project announced Tuesday a plan to lower residential power bills by about 3% this summer (saving customers around $5.57 per month from May through October). The Tempe-based utility will have its board vote on the proposal on March 26. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale City Council approved a contract with Vincere Physicians Groups for $400,000 per year to provide cancer screening for firefighters, including $2,500 whole-body MRI scans for those 35 and older and $950 Galleri multi-cancer blood tests. The agreement aims to reduce long-term cancer risks from toxic exposures. Scottsdale Progress
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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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Live Music Featuring Rio Grande
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Dance to Funk, Disco, and 90's Hip Hop in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
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Sarga Bodywork Workshop
March 16-19 — MasPaz Massage, LLC — Tuition fees apply — Learn the art of Sarga Bodywork through an engaging hands-on experience.
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