Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
Angie’s offered job opportunities to former Salad And Go employees when founder Tony Christofellis said on Thursday he hired six salaried staff & additional team members may join soon.
Noel, an immersive floral exhibit, will debut at Scottsdale Fashion Square from Nov.
11 through Nov. 15, featuring holiday-themed floral installations, workshops, culinary and retail experiences, and a fashion show. The event begins with a ticketed Grand Reveal celebration (proceeds will benefit local charities).
Two Category 5 dust storms on Monday and Wednesday left the Valley with hazardous air quality as a pollution advisory was in effect Thursday, according to Michael Graves (air quality meteorologist at ADEQ).
Meteorologists expect monsoon rains to clear the lingering dust soon.
A new law banning additives like colored food dyes and potassium bromide takes effect as schools resume this month.
Rep. Leo Biasiucci said snack makers are already reformulating treats to meet the new standards.
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced more than $1 billion in medical debt relief for nearly 671,000 residents through a partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt; letters will begin arriving this week to over 200,000 additional eligible recipients with no action required.
Scottsdale mayor Lisa Borowsky said the city is not running out of water but cheap water as the City Council approved an $8.5 million payment to secure water credits from a basin 60 miles away, a step in diversifying local supply ahead of expected federal cuts to Colorado River allocations.
A Walgreens property at 11250 E.
Via Linda in Scottsdale sold for $5.8 million, and P&B Holdings IV, LLC now owns the fully leased 15,120 sqft retail building & it will continue to house Walgreens.
The Cardinals kicked off their NFL preseason yesterday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Carson Beck started at quarterback under new head coach Mike LaFleur against the Panthers, and fans watched the game live on NBC.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life in a thrilling live performance.
Megan Moroney Live
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the vocal talent of Megan Moroney at this vibrant venue.
Nick Thune Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Tempe Improv — Ticket required — Experience the absurdist humor and catchy tunes of Nick Thune in a night of stand-up comedy.
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