Daily
Scottsdale
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale city leaders approved a pay raise for police on July 1 that raised base pay from $98,696 to $106,100 and added bonus pay for long service. The new plan includes a pay step over seven years and extra benefits — placing the department among the top three paid agencies in the Valley. Scottsdale Progress
- ➤ Scottsdale Police Chief Joe LeDuc, permanently named in April, is focusing on building community trust and dealing with issues like disruptive short-term rentals—he plans to boost his team with new hires and maintain open communication with residents. His initiative aims to ensure that the police remain closely connected to the city's needs. Scottsdale Progress
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Scottsdale sports medicine clinic, Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, hired Dr. Paul Pannozzo (M.D.) to treat chronic pain with non-surgical methods. He finished his training at Ohio State University Medical Center and completed extra training in pain management to help patients get back on their feet. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Patients in Scottsdale are choosing smaller plastic surgery procedures that give them a natural look instead of large implants. Dr. Oren Tessler at Defyne Plastic Surgery says his practice sees more requests for breast reductions and male chest contouring—trends driven by health and fitness goals. City Sun Times
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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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Aloft Live! Featuring Brady Grey
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light food while listening to live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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