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MacDonald’s Ranch will host its annual Pumpkin Patch from Oct.

3-31, featuring pumpkins, hay bales, games and photo spots that attract families and visitors. Kelcie D. Binnion (director of operations) said the event creates a unique fall atmosphere in Scottsdale.

On Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Phoenix-based nonprofit Through Each Other's Eyes will host an immersive photography seminar at Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale.

Three photographers, including Joel Grimes, Scott Baxter & Jeff Kida, will share insights and answer audience questions.

Over 400 parents attended a Sept.

22 hearing at Desert Mountain High School to oppose planned school closures in Scottsdale Unified School District, with about 100 wearing school shirts (including Redfield Elementary and Laguna Prep) to share their concerns.

Nineteen Scottsdale Unified seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (twelve coming from Desert Mountain High School among four district high schools), placing them among the nation's highest achievers.

Lawsuits claim GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss may be linked to sudden vision loss and other side effects, with Arizona patients including some young adults affected.

Phillips Law Group said calls from locals are rising as safety concerns prompt clearer doctor guidance.

Arizona homeowners can now add ALTA endorsements to their title insurance policies to guard against forged deeds, while free Title Alert services in Maricopa County monitor property records.

Experts say these measures help protect clear titles for residential properties.