Daily
Scottsdale
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Food Bank will host a back-to-school food drive on Aug. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. where families can donate kid-friendly and nutritional items to support local families during the school year. Scottsdale Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ADOT officials warn that scam texts claiming unpaid traffic citations are using a fake ADOT Motor Vehicle Division logo (including the misuse of DMV instead of MVD and grammatical errors from overseas) and advise recipients to delete such messages to protect their personal information. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Scottsdale Police arrested two juveniles and 18-year-old Lebron Rogers on suspicion of murder in connection with the June 30 shooting near 115th Street and East Sahuaro Drive — evidence from search warrants served on July 29 linked the suspects to the fatal incident. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, as students and staff return to Scottsdale Unified School District campuses, district leaders invite parents and other community members to join school councils, volunteer, and attend board meetings — these actions will help keep our local schools strong and vibrant. Scottsdale Independent
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Special needs trusts help Scottsdale families secure future care for loved ones with disabilities by protecting benefits (Medicaid and SSI) and providing extra funds for needs like therapy or transportation. Experts warn that Arizona rules demand careful trust planning using specialized trustees to avoid errors (county-specific requirements) that could risk losing support. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky has proposed possibly introducing up to 60 Salt River horses to 600 acres in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and some local experts say the plan is risky—she said on July 29 she is weighing her options amid an Arizona Department of Agriculture plan to thin a herd of 280 horses to about 100, leaving 180 without placement. Scottsdale Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale United Methodist Church plans to convert part of its property into 82 affordable apartments and a daycare center on North Miller Road—an effort to meet local workforce housing needs—and will have its proposal reviewed by the Development Review Board. Construction is expected to begin within 18 to 20 months after permit issuance. Scottsdale Progress
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Scottsdale Arizona Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with entrepreneurs and enhance your business growth in a heart-centered community.
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Aloft Live! with James Mills
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while soaking in live music from James Mills of People Who Could Fly.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12:00–1:00 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build connections and enhance your business in a supportive community atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Health and Wellness Expo
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Admission details not specified — Explore diverse health and wellness activities and services at this engaging event.
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Book Release Celebration with Lisa Gardner
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Poisoned Pen Bookstore — Free entry — Isabella celebrates the release of Lisa Gardner’s new book, KISS HER GOODBYE.
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Aloft Live: Music by Mike Spero
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Arizona Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Forge powerful connections and grow your business in a heart-centered community.
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Live Music with James Mills at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while tapping your feet to live music from James Mills.
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PlumpJack & CADE 5 Course Wine Dinner
— — Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel — $163 early bird, $195 regular — Indulge in a five-course wine dinner featuring exceptional pairings from Napa Valley's finest.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and collaborate for business growth in a heart-centered community.
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He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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