🌱 Shooting On Light Rail + Dogs Rescued In House Fire + AZ Winter

Good morning, Phoenix. My name is Miranda Fraraccio, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Now, here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 74 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. A man was hospitalized Saturday following a shooting on the Valley Metro Light Rail downtown. The individual is said to be hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; no other injuries associated with the shooting have been reported. Police say they have gathered information on a possible suspect; however, they have not publicly identified the suspect or the victim as of Sunday afternoon. (KPNX 12 News)
2. An 80-year-old woman and 20 dogs were rescued from a north Phoenix house fire. On Saturday afternoon, fire officials responded to the call near 39th Ave. and Bell Rd., where they found the dogs inside metal cages and were able to remove them from the home. The 80-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition. (Arizona's Family)
3. The National Weather Service is predicting a dry winter for Phoenix and the state of Arizona. According to the Climate Prediction Center's most recent Winter Outlook report, the state can expect a "triple dip La Niña" — meaning the season will likely be warmer and drier than usual. In light of the ongoing drought across the Southwest, experts recommend residents continue to take water-saving measures where possible. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Today in Phoenix:

• Rebirth Spell: New Moon Ritual At Sutra Studios (9:00 AM)
• Evening Food Box Hours At NourishPHX (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for fresh local produce? The Farm Express Bus visits the Burton Barr Central Library every Monday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For the full Farm Express schedule, visit activatefoodaz.org. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)
• Heads up, house hunters: three properties here in Phoenix and two others in nearby Peoria have just hit the local market. (Phoenix Patch)
• The City of Phoenix Public Works Department advised the community on continued delays with bulk trash collection service. Visit phoenix.gov for the most recently adjusted 2022 pickup schedule. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.