Good morning, Scottsdale.

Retiring Arizona travel writer Roger Naylor will present a Route 66 talk in Scottsdale on Nov.

19 at 6 p.m. at Western Spirit Museum (free with museum admission and a $10 program fee), highlighting his 20-year career chronicling the state's historic sites and natural wonders.

AAA Arizona reported on Friday that gas prices in the valley climbed 18 cents a gallon to settle at $4.87 while the average price for regular gas broke the $5 mark.

Experts said volatile crude oil costs are driving price increases this week.

The Navajo Nation will switch to Mountain Daylight Time at 2 a.m. on Nov.

1 while most of Arizona remains on Mountain Standard Time, a change dictated by federal law. Lawmakers continue discussing a proposal (that could end clock changes) as debates in Congress persist.

On Sept. 26, food recalls were issued for several items sold in local stores, including raw meats, Italian pasta, cheese, seeds and frozen desserts after contamination or mislabeling risks were found.

Shoppers should inspect labels (see FDA guidance) to stay safe.

Seven-year-old Hayden Mohrman impressed judges at a national skating championship after spending many afternoons at local ice rinks with her competitive sister.

The young athlete is earning attention for her skill and dedication to the sport.

Mercury fans can cheer in today's WNBA playoffs even as local talent remains scarce—none of the eight playoff rosters feature players born or schooled here and only one attended an Arizona college.